Ive read short story collections from most of the publishers on this list and altogether they are publishing some of the best short fiction on the planet. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Short story publishing companies publishersglobals list of publishing. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. There are several book publishers that accept truelife stories from regular people, especially those stories that inspire, educate and uplift. Some of these are looking for more than just short stories, including poetry, flash fiction. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between 25,000 and 50,000 words and novels. Bella books is the premiere publisher of vibrant and irresistible fiction for and about lesbians. Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. Their categories include activity and puzzles, art and craft, coloring, reference, early years, fiction, and sticker books. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book. Find out whats new this month, discover our back list and learn more about our latest new title. In most cases, you can send submissions in the form of essays.
Book publishers that would be interested in true stories. Literary submissions how to submit your novel, novella or short story. In our open call, on this form, we accept only novels. They are the home publisher of the cosmic colin series by tim collins. Our short story of the week is a story about adolescence by bronwen griffiths.
Lose yourself in a book, find your next read and hear from the authors you love. A couple of interesting indie publishers featured in writing magazine this month first is fledgling press, a scottish company that focuses on debut authors writing a variety of fiction including. Buster books is an imprint of michael omara books, located in london. Bronwen griffiths is the author of two novels, a bird in the house 2014 and here casts no shadow 2018, plus two. Short story sunday is a new home for short stories and flash fiction online. Open call for book submissions left hand publishers. George sandison is a publisher, editor and writer living in london. Despite all the doom and gloom surrounding the publishing of short story collections and its true agents almost always only want that novel, there are still a number of solid markets and contests for that short story collection of yours. We are not currently looking for short story collections.
Getting collections of short stories published is not as easy as publishing a novel. Short story magazines magazines that publish short. On this page well try to dispel a few myths and offer some helpful hints and encouragement to writers hoping to take that great leap forward to getting published. Left hand publishers is now accepting writing submissions for publication. This is a list of publishers who want your short story collection. Black bed sheet books specializes in publishing fiction of a dark nature. Short story book publishers book publishing companies. So, its no surprise that short stories are rising in popularity, with sales in the uk rising by. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept childrens books directly from writers. Directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. If more than one publisher wants to acquire the book, the fairest way to decide is. Updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. Very few publishers will take on collections from completely unpublished writers.
Short story publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 21 short story publishing companies page 1 of 3 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of short story publishers. Run by writers for writers we do it all for love but. From heartpounding romance to mystery, erotica and thriller, bella books celebrate the girlnextdoor, the best. If you can add which kind of readers it will appeal to, publishers like that. Fledgling press are an independent publisher in edinburgh, committed to publishing work by debut authors, emerging talent and new voices in the literary world. Fairlight books is open to literary submissions of short stories, novellas between. Horror, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, young adult, contemporary, thriller. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Salt is one of uks foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary british literature. It worked and an example of a book published by fairlight books is the tale of senyor rodriguez by lou gilmond.
He runs the awardwinning independent press unsung stories, which specialises in literary and ambitious science fiction, fantasy and horror. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing. As a short story writer, you are most likely to get published in literary journals and short story collections. He is also managing editor for titan books, doing much the same but for more money. Bridge house publishing is an independent publishing house that specialises in fiction which is a little bit different. Polari first book prize and the saboteur award for best short story collection. So, ive had 3 finance books published by 3 different houses.
Paul dry books publishes few short story collections, but you can try them. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. How to write a short story and get published stylist. Children for our little folk childrens picturebook line, we are seeking singlestory manuscripts that feature traditional folktales. Her aim was to provide readers access to good quality fiction and writers with a home for their literary works. Ive had a short story collection published in the uk last year but the publisher has no. Short story publishers directory list of short story. A short pitch this is a brief outline of the story, which makes it sound exciting and suspenseful. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Independent publisher of firstclass, popular nonfiction. Black bed sheet books specializes in publishing fiction of a dark. I read once that alice munro wrote short stories instead of novels because as a mother.
The best stories on the webread or link to over stories listed under stories to the left. Launched in november 2014, is a new boutique experience for readers, authors, agents and publishers. Although writing a short story is totaly different from a technical book, i believe my short story is a good one and the authors royalties if i. Fairlight books literary fiction and short story publisher. Nine small publishers give you their submission guidelines. List of fiction short story publishing companies pen and. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Annotated list of horror book publishers with contact information. Accepting novels, novellas, short story collections. The short story is an online platform dedicated to short stories. But interlocking short stories are increasingly being marketed.
Louise boland started this literary fiction and short story publishing house barely a year ago in 2017. Literary submissions direct to publisher fairlight books. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. Run by writers for writers we do it all for love but we like to give new writers a voice. The book was shortlisted for the edge hill short story prize and. Short story magazines magazines that publish short stories uk. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Black bed sheet books has published over 80 authors. Salt is one of the uks leading independent publishing houses, established in. We are happy to accept submissions of longer fiction direct from authors. Author jane corry shares her original covering letter.
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