The shortlist for the 100,000 award will be announced in. Literary fiction is a term that has come into common usage in the early 1960s. Find science fiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. They focus on publishing literary fiction and poetry. An information marketplace for the global publishing industry publishers. Our list includes contemporary english language fiction, translated european fiction, dedalus anthologies, and literary non fiction. Theyre famous for publishing tinkers by paul harding as their.
Publishers of quality literary fiction, nonfiction and ebooks. Science fiction and fantasy are two of the great literary genres, and the market for sci fi and fantasy is huge. Independent publishers since 1967 publishing an array of books, from crime and thrillers to literary, historical and womens fiction, to fantasy, memoirs, and. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. Dzanc books is a nonprofit publisher of literary fiction that also runs. Most readers are familiar with the big publishing houses, like penguin.
Both fans and publishers of literary fiction expect the writing itself to be excellent not poetic, exactly. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses medium. First dates can be so awkward wikimedia h ere are sixteen publishers accepting dark fiction, horror, urban fantasy, military horror, and anything that goes bump in the night including. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. City lights publishers has launched several famous poets, including lawrence ferlinghetti and allen ginsberg, but this press also specializes in cutting edge literary fiction and nonfiction. You can find more than 150 publishers accepting unagented submissions broken down by genre here. Iaas, challenges the status quo by publishing alternative fiction, non. The list is segmented by state, and this will be an evolving list. Austin macauley publishers are an independent publisher based in london.
Bellevue literary press was launched in 2007 in new york and since then they have been surprising their readers by publishing books that are a mix of fiction and non fiction. Oneworld publications publishers of literary fiction. Book publishing companies largest listings of book. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book publishing. If you have a favorite bookstore that supports lgbtq authors and books, please let us know. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science. We also publish periodical print versions of able muse.
Is selfpublishing a viable option for literary fiction. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Plus we celebrated ten years of publishing fiction. Sep 05, 2017 here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. Searching for a good, reliable publisher for your next literary fiction book. In the process of the judging for me, of best western novel still going on, i became interested in learning what i could about publishers of western fiction. Were a literary canadian publishing house located in the artistic. Select publishers and agents get first look at the top selections for each category, including lgr literary agency, katherine tegen books, and. Blue moon publishers, canadian literary fiction and non. Fiction publishers directory of united states listing 1 to 10 of 93 fiction publishers listed in the american publishers directories. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions.
The company is highly selective and will spend more sustained time editing and marketing excellent books than simply building a large list. Some are small presses that only publish a few works of literary fiction a year, others are large established presses that just focus on literary fiction. Unpublished competition is exclusively for unpublished manuscripts across 6 categories of fiction and nonfiction. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Make sure to read the submission requirements on the publishers websites before submitting. Persea books is an independent book publisher based out of new york that was established in the 1970s. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly.
Our list includes contemporary english language fiction, translated. May 27, 2015 even though its become quite easy for writers to use amazon kdp or other platforms to publish an ebookand use printondemand technology to create a professionallooking print bookits still rare for literary fiction writers to selfpublish. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. In the process of the judging for me, of best western novel still going. Heres our list of 100 reputable book publishing companies organized by genre so you can. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Fiction publishers directory of united states listing 1 to 10 of 93 fiction publishers listed in the american publishers directories page 1 of 10 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of united states that are listed under fiction publishers. Browse fiction literary fiction ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. Literary fiction publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 43 literary fiction publishing companies page 1 of 5 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of literary fiction publishers.
Once in a blue moon, a story comes along that captures hearts and imaginations. Newest publishes literary fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama, as well as a line of mystery novels, with a particular interest in books by western canadian authors. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Its nunatak imprint is the longestrunning first fiction series in canada. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature.
Bellevue literary press, a project of nyus school of medicine, wants books about healing, illness, and medicine. Dedalus is an alternative, independent publisher, founded in england in 1983. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. The name literature is sometimes used for this genre, although it can also refer to a broader. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Jul 12, 2016 than 110 literary agents who share advice on querying, craft, the submission process, researching agents, and. The term is principally used to distinguish serious fiction which is a work that claims to hold literary merit, in comparison. Awardwinning books by margaret atwood, george saunders, marlon james, and more. To view a list of literary fiction publishing companies by country please select a country. Literary fiction publishers directory list of literary fiction.
Literary book publishers book publishing directory. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Founded in 1977, newest press is one of canadas first independent literary publishing houses. Were a literary canadian publishing house located in the artistic town of stratford that shines a light on diverse stories and new voices. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Though many literary novels dont exactly make for great beach reading. Publerati exclusively publishes literary fiction and uses a variety of new marketing tools including social media book samples to help authors reach more readers. If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. Akashic books is a brooklynbased independent company dedicated to publishing urban literary fiction and political nonfiction by authors who. May 02, 2020 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions writer. Literary fiction publishing companies publishersglobals list of publishing houses that publish literary fiction books, ebooks, magazines, newspapers. Remarkable fiction and nonfiction from homegoing to the nickel boys. Jul 22, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry.
Home dedalus books, publishers of literary fiction. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. Captivating and authentic reads from this publisher like beneath the ashes by. Though they publish fewer than 20 books a year, their editors are discerning enough to. Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed.
Ad lumen press seeks to publish works of high artistic andor literary merit from emerging voices. If youve written a sci fi or fantasy novel and want to get it published, this list of sci fi and fantasy. Founded in 2006, with headquarters in london, austin macauley publishers has established itself as an energetic and innovative independent trade publisher. Remove united states filter to see all fiction publishers directory. Awardwinning independent publisher of literary fiction and stimulating non fiction. The manuscript publishers on this list cover a wide range. Even though its become quite easy for writers to use amazon kdp or other platforms to publish an ebookand use printondemand technology to create a professionallooking print. A handpicked list of the best indie presses that can make your publishing dreams come true. Writers guide to book editors, publishers, and literary. Some are small presses that only publish a few works of literary fiction a year, others are large established presses that just focus on literary fiction along with one or two other genres, others publish literary fiction as part of a wide variety of genres. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. The best independent publishers in 2020 the reedsy blog.
Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. They take fiction, memoir, poetry, possibly something elsejust send a query letter. Writers guide to book editors, publishers, and literary agents, th edition with cdrom. Apr 30, 2019 arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book. Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia.
Able muse press publishes emerging and established poets and writers, and anthologies of poetry, fiction, and art. The films on our page are all related to the books we publish. The term is principally used to distinguish serious fiction which is a work that claims to hold literary merit, in comparison from genre fiction and popular fiction. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. With a team of talented editors and artists, each book comes out looking lovely. Literary fiction publishers directory list of literary. Book publishers of western novels the peacemaker awards competition has been announced, pursued, and closed as of january 15. Sep 11, 2017 literary fiction also places greater value on the craft of writing, which is not to say that genre fiction cant be well written, but in the case of literary fiction, the writing is front and center. The winner will be announced on 26th february 2020 at the london transport museum. Publishers of quality literary fiction and nonfiction. Literary fiction is a term used to describe books with literary merit that are not categorized as a thriller, romance, or fantasy. Fiction publishers directory of united states list of.
Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. In order to strengthen a readers access to lgbtq books, lambda literary has compiled the following list of lgbtq bookstores and lgbtqfriendly bookstores. It takes pure fiction works be it literary, crime, womens or historical fiction and publishes about 30 titles per year. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller.
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