Founded in 1944 mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house. Add it to your portfolio so publishers can see your skills. We are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the. Apr 21, 2014 floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland. Amazon, overdrive, kobo, apple, smashwords and many more. Thank you for considering the obrien press for your manuscript. The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new ireland, and was a radical new approach to catholic publishing, in which mercier went on to become a world leader until vatican 2 in 1962. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books.
Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. The publishers may be independent, an imprint of a larger publisher, and may be currently operating or out of business. We take great pride in publishing works by irish authors and bringing them to a global audience. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publisher s association. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Penguin random house ireland the children s division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of children s fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. Apart from two main childrens publishers there was very little else in terms of industry or publishing infrastructure. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. Apply to public relations assistant, editorial assistant, administrative assistant and more.
If youve written a childrens book, youre probably eager to get it. General subjects include politics, history, biography, true crime, humour, cookery, sport. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. We are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the world. Jul 21, 2010 updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing, and we welcome enthusiastic. Seuss s beginner book collection cat in the hat, one fish two fish, green eggs and ham, hop on pop, fox in socks dr. They prefer email submissions, and ask for a short covering email with a word attachment which should be one document containing the cover letter again, short. Getting published children penguin books australia. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book. Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing field of transport history and heritage. Furthermore, as the market leader in book binding selfpublishing.
Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate children s book publisher childrens book publishers. Penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. We upload your book to all the top online stores under your name. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. If youve written a children s book and want to get it published, you have a few options.
List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Penguin ireland have just appointed highly experienced writer and teacher, claire hennessy as their children s and ya editor claire will read unsolicited manuscripts and will accept them by email. We have been working with talented authors and illustrators for well over forty years, and we know that great books come from all kinds of experiences, so were happy to hear from as wide a range of aspiring authors as possible. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped. Upload your book to all the top online stores worldwide. May 07, 2020 to selfpublish a childrens book, start by finding a vanity press that can print a set number of copies of your book and ship them directly to you. Proud to be funded by the arts council of ireland submissions little islands publishing lists are full for the next two years, and for this reason, we regret to say, we are not accepting any submissions for the time being. Alternatively, choose a printondemand service, which will print 1 copy every time a book is ordered and charge you per printing. Seusss beginner book collection cat in the hat, one fish two fish, green eggs and ham, hop on pop, fox in socks dr.
Penguin ireland is ireland s leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. In september each year, childrens books ireland launches our annual reading guide. From the brilliant picture books of sue hendra and david tazzyman and the quirky characters from the witch wars series to the sensational throne of glass series and the enduring magic of harry potter, we have something to suit every age and interest. From the brilliant picture books of sue hendra and david tazzyman and the quirky characters from the witch wars. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Founded in 1944 mercier press is ireland s oldest independent publishing house. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. We publish only great books for children and young adults. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a.
But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. Little island books is an awardwinning independent irish publishing company. Oct 06, 2014 penguin ireland have just appointed highly experienced writer and teacher, claire hennessy as their children s and ya editor claire will read unsolicited manuscripts and will accept them by email. We upload your book to all the top online stores under. By bringing together the greatest stories, brands and authors of any global childrens publisher, penguin random house childrens are here to help create and rediscover heroes for each new generation. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. The obrien press obrien press manuscript submission. Its hard to get published, projects are sometimes cancelled, and publishers are often too busy to give feedback. Childrens books ireland, 17 north great georges street, dublin 1. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland.
Through this guide, we recommend the best books in all genres and age groups, enabling children and young people. Floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, ireland s leading publisher of children s and adult books. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a receptionisteditorial administrator role. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, irelands leading publisher of childrens and adult books. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go. Playsscripts, poetry except childrens stories written in verse, educational text books, or unagented submissions from outside australia, new zealand or oceania unless the author has a. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
Its a bit like an old school book signing tour but done online, and to a much bigger audience. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go with your new years writing resolutions. Irish publishersagents creative writing ink ireland. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish children s book. Penguin ireland have just appointed highly experienced writer and teacher, claire hennessy as their childrens and ya editor claire will read unsolicited manuscripts and will accept. Please note, we are not accepting childrens book submissions at the moment.
Keane, donal skehan, gerry adams, terry prone, turtle bunbury, anne cadwallader, alan early, bill cullen, e. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of manuscripts we imagine fill up a. Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering. This was hugely significant in 1940s ireland and its influence on irish life cannot be underestimated.
Proud to be funded by the arts council of ireland submissions little islands publishing lists are full for the next two years, and for this reason, we regret to say, we are not accepting any submissions for the. Childrens books ireland, ireland literature exchange, irish writers centre, munster literature centre, poetry ireland, publishing. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click. The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new. Little islands publishing lists are full for the next two years, and for this reason, we regret to say, we are not accepting any submissions for the time being. Meet our authors, browse their fantastic books or just download free resources. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Irish childrens books enjoying a new golden age the irish times. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Within their nonfiction list, they focus on books that cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. General publishers of nonfiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of.
Through this guide, we recommend the best books in all genres and age groups, enabling children and young people with the help of a parent, guardian, grandparent, teacher or librarian to find the right book for them. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. Both of these orgnisations had developed during the late eighties and nineties, a time of significant progress in ireland for publishing and writing for children. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a response to the need felt by irish publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunities and solve problems which were of common concern to all. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit.
Little island buy books online for children and young adult. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and children s books. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland. For example, if theres a classic book you really want to do a cover for, draw it. I will shortly be working through and updating both my list of.
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