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 Full details   Writing Competition 2025 Do you ever feel that your writing and creative work is made to feel like detritus? Like debris, rejected and lost, floating amongst the myriad of new writing that exists out there? You know your work is good and so do we – which is why we’re proud to launch the Detritus Writing Competition 2025 - for unpublished writers whose work has been previously rejected. Detritus is our first international writing competition and will open to entrants on 7th April 2025. Following a long and shortlisting process, the winner will be offered a prestigious full publishing contract with Pudding Press Ltd. The theme of the competition is flexible, but we are looking for original, inspirational and engaging work from within the categories of Horror, Philosophy or Young Adult fiction. We are particularly looking for urgency and excitement within the content. The competition is open to all writers internationally. Entrants must be ...

  Full details  Our Submissions policy When you have written a book, it can be tricky to know who to contact and how. The first step is to get to know the publishers who you think would be the best fit. You’ll find information about Birlinn and our imprints here on our website but follow us on social media too – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. Literary Agents You might want to reach out to a Literary Agent. An agent will work with you to present your book to best advantage when submitting to publishers. They have good knowledge of what publishers are looking for at any one time. You can find details of agents online or in the Writers and Artists Yearbook. Direct submission If you have a work that you really believe would fit the areas covered by our imprints (Arena, Birlinn, BC Books, John Donald and Polygon), we would like to hear from you. Please email info@birlinn.co.uk with a synopsis and sample material, and make clear why you think your work would...

  Full details  Rowan Prose Publishing was founded in 2023 and launched in January 2024 to be a  unique  publishing experience. Who else knows the readers  better than those who write books themselves?            Large publishing houses have dominated the market with titles they pick, and for years, those were the  only options. But then, the indie boom happened, giving a voice  and opportunity to not only authors, but to readers, too.         However, the book world is saturated with titles. It's inundating. How does one stand out among the fray? Who helps indies get seen? When a traditional publishing contract has run out, what do those authors do with their books once they've left the shelves? What about authors who want the cushion of a publisher, yet the freedom of self-publishing?       That's exactly what Rowan Prose was created for. We bring  a fresh approach t...

  Full details  Alice Caprio I joined Felicity Bryan Associates in 2023 from London Literary Scouting, where I specialised in children’s, YA, and SFF and worked closely with publishers and media companies around the world. I am actively building a list that spans middle grade and YA fiction across all genres, commercial adult fiction, and romance and fantasy for all ages. I am on the hunt for stories that are smart, commercial and bold; books with fresh and exciting concepts whose voices can cross borders and speak out about important topics in an accessible and authentic manner. In YA, I’m open to all genres and particularly interested in character-driven stories with lively storytelling, a strong emotional core and attention-grabbing premises. Books I’ve recently enjoyed include Songlight by Moira Buffini, A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal and Gwen and Art are Not in Love by Lex Croucher. In middle grade, I am drawn to sweeping adventures, ...

  Full details  Submit your manuscript As of January 1, 2022, ALL submissions to Shadow Mountain Publishing must be represented by a literary agent. Shadow Mountain Publishing, however, will open to unagented and unsolicited manuscripts ONLY during the following dates: March 1 through March 7 June 1 through June 7 September 1 through September 7 December 1 through December 7 Unagented and unsolicited manuscripts submitted at any other time will be discarded without review.   Shadow Mountain Publishing is passionate about clean content and empowering values. We publish general fiction and nonfiction for all ages. We are currently looking for Fiction empathy-building, contemporary middle grade novels middle grade fantasy historical romance (Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, etc.) women’s fiction YA fiction general fiction historical fiction Nonfiction historical nonfiction inspirational nonfiction middle g...

  Full details  We Want to Hear Your Story Our team is looking for authors we can turn into rock stars and astronauts across all of space and time. ‍ We’re looking for science fiction, fantasy, and middle grade adventure novels. We publish cinematic page-turners. So bring us your dragons, your aliens, and your tales of bygone days, and we’ll bring our book-making magic. We want to create a brand with you. We love authors who have plans for a series of three books or longer and want to leave a long-lasting legacy with each world they build. Future House Publishing is an imprint of Familius. Future House books are distributed by Workman in partnership with Hachette and are represented for TV and film development by Kaplan Stahler Agency. Foreign rights are represented by DropCap Rights Agency ion and fantasy, as well as middle grade adventure books that embrace community, liberty, and family. We want stories that will challenge readers’ minds with innovative ideas. We ar...

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 Full details  Submissions Our  submissions are always open . We aim to break down barriers between publishers, authors and readers. We welcome submissions from everyone – agented or otherwise. We are looking for gripping, commercial fiction, non-fiction, children’s fiction and picture books. Your submission must include at least one sample illustration if you wish us to consider your story for a children’s picture book. We don’t provide illustrations for children’s fiction. Submission Guidelines Please send us your full-length story in a clear font with 1.5 line spacing and a 1 – 2 page synopsis. We ask that you include your name and email address at the top of your manuscript. If you have used track changes to edit your manuscript, please remember to switch it off before you send it to us. We have high regard for good presentation to include a clear layout and work that has been proofread. Primarily, we will consider your...

  Full details WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS. SUBMISSION GUIDLINES.  ​ Do you have an amazing story that centers LGBTQIA+ characters? We'd love to hear from you.    We're looking for YOUNG ADULT novels, written from a QUEER perspective, That is stories featuring a queer protagonist or from a queer author.  We;'re interested in everything from contemporary romance, to dystopian adventures, and if your story dabbles in the spooky, the supernatural, or the paranormal, or has a speculative element even better! ​ We're especially looking for stories featuring trans, BIPOC, and neurodivergent characters in lead roles written by authors from these communities.   ​ We're more than happy to hear from you if you are currently unrepresented, just as we're happy to accept submissions from authors with agents. #OWNVOICES preferred. ​ (For more info about our submissions process and what we're looking for check out this submissio...

 Full details  Submissions Fire & Ice, an imprint of Melange Books, LLC, is a royalty-paying company publishing e-books (digital formats) and print books. We pay authors 40% net royalties on digital formats and 25% on print. Fire and Ice acquires for most genres of UPPER YA (teen-15 years and above) and New Adult novels and novellas. NOTE: We are not currently accepting submissions for middle grade fiction. We are currently OPEN for submissions. • Novella length from 20k – 39,999k (ebook only, not available in print) • Novels from 40k and up (full length novels, available in print and ebook)   CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Contemporary Fiction OR Contemporary Romance Fire & Ice is seeking full length contemporary fiction OR contemporary romance novels, both New Adult and YA (ages 15 and above content) are desired. ...

  Full details  Kemi is a senior agent at TGLA. She began her career as an editorial assistant at publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Penguin Books, before embarking on a 5 year stint in Marketing within the Entertainment and Media sector, at brands like ITV. Her desire to advocate for under-represented talent led her into talent acquisition at Identity Agency Group (IAG), before joining TGLA as Literary Agent in 2020. Her recent deals include Mikaela Loach’s IT’S NOT THAT RADICAL (DK), Kenny Imafidon’s THAT PECKHAM BOY (Transworld), Wenyan Lu’s THE FUNERAL CRYER (Atlantic), Patrick Gallagher’s trilogy TRANSCENDENT (Hachette) and Jeffrey Boadi’s NOT ANOTHER PLANT-BASED BOOK (Bloomsbury). “I’ve been obsessed with books since I was seven and even now I am still completely captured by my favourite form of escapism” Genres I Like Kemi is particularly drawn to mission driven voices in narrative non-fiction, compelling memoirs, true c...

 Full details  FF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction. Submissions What I'm Looking For I’m looking for worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. I like books that make me cry and books that change my mind. Above all, when I finish a story about another world, I want it to have taught me a lesson which helps me live in this one. I love all fantasy, but I favour richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of my favourite aspects of this genre and I’m always looking for a new, dense world with ser...

  Full details  Here at Cybirdy Publishing, we help you get your manuscript published. We cut out the middleman—no need for an agent as we accept unsolicited manuscripts. However, we do not accept: Cookbooks Self-help Travel Political opinion pieces Mystery/thriller Chick-lit Children's books (Picture Books to MG) We encourage: Literary fiction Poetry Short stories Romance Sci-fi & fantasy YA Illustrated books & graphic novels Action & adventure Historical fiction Memoirs & autobiographies Medical stories Non-gory horror Novellas [ A highly desired passion project: French poetry to be translated and/or illustrated – do get in touch.] We personally read everything that is submitted to us and represent authors based all over the world. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Please follow the submi...

  Full submissions  Dear Writers... Thank you for your interest in submitting your work to us. ​ We publish high-quality literary fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and short-story anthologies. We consider submissions in all genres, including  action-adventure, urban contemporary, biography, memoir, high-quality romance and women’s literature, children’s stories, young adult, satire, mystery, historical fiction, thrillers, humor, philosophy, and educational works. What We Offer As a small, independent nonprofit located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, we are able to offer very competitive terms to our authors, including professionally-designed covers, editing, formatting, and distribution to online outlets as well as availability to any bricks-and-mortar bookstore through Ingram. ​ Our books are also available directly from us, through our easy-to-remember Bookstore URL, www.visitourbookstore.com . Through pre-orders, you can promote ...

 Full details  Please be sure to read and adhere to these guidelines carefully, or your submission will not be considered: ·       You must be 13+ years old to submit.  ·       Submissions can be on any topic.  Our only criteria is that your submission is written for a teen and young adult audience.  Please note our readers are aged 11-18 years old.  ·       Do not submit work that is not aimed at a teen audience . It will not be accepted. ·       You are welcome to make multiple submissions. Please check the categories below for limits on submissions. ·       Please submit  each piece in a   separate document. ·       We do not accept work that has been published elsewhere. ·       ...

 Full details  Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts Pants On Fire Press is a book publisher that accepts unsolicited manuscripts from authors. Read our manuscript submission guidelines carefully. We delete submissions with attachments. Do not send us queries with attachments unless requested.  Book and Manuscript Submissions We are acquiring Middle-Grade, Young Adult and Fiction for adults. We are looking for strong writers who are excited about marketing their stories and building a following of readers. For novels, the body of the email should include your query and the first three chapters along with: A synopsis The genre of the book Approximate word count A short pitch Marketing plan Writing credentials, if any Your contact info If the work is agented, agent info Author bio List of any and all previous titles with sales history Middle Grade Books  An exciting plot Strong voices and edited manuscript Developed characters Strong storytelling Young Adult Book...