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“First time author? No agent? Want an
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YA PUBLISHERS THAT PAY AN
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BEACH HOLME PUBLISHERS, LTD.
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Beach Holme seeks "to publish excellent, emerging Canadian fiction, nonfiction, and poetry and to contribute to Canadian materials for children with quality young adult historical novels.
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: trade paperback originals. 10-14 titles/year.
40% of books are from first time authors. 75% of books from unagented writers.
Publishes 1 manuscript 1 year after acceptance. Does not accept simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 4-6 months to queries.
Pays: 10% royalty on retail price. Offers $500 average advance.
Submission method: Send full ms for YA novels
Tips: "Make sure the manuscript is well written. We see so many that only the unique and excellent can't be put down. Prior publication is a must. This doesn't necessarily mean book-length manuscripts, but a writer should try to publish his or her short fiction or poetry."
409 Granville St. Suite 1010
Vancouver BC V6C 1T2
Canada
Ph: (604)733-4868
Fax: (604)733-4860
bhp@beachholme.bc.ca
www.beachholme.bc.ca |
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CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
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Chronicle books for children publishes an eclectic mixture of traditional and innovative children's books. "Our aim is to publish books that inspire young readers to learn and grow creatively while helping them discover the joy of reading. We're looking for quirky, bold artwork and subject matter."
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover and trade paperback originals. 50-60 titles/year. Receives 30,000 queries/year.
6% of books from first time authors. 25% of books from unagented authors.
Publishes manuscript 18-24 months after acceptance.
Responds: in 2-4 weeks to queries. Responds in 6 months to manuscripts.
Pays: 8% royalty. Offers variable advance.
Submission method: Query with SASE, synopsis
Tips: "We are interested in projects that have a unique bent to them-be it subject matter, writing style, or illustrative technique. As a small list, we are looking for books that will lend our list a distinctive flavor. Primarily we are interested in fiction and nonfiction picture books for children ages up to eight years, and nonfiction books for children up to twelve years. We publish board, pop-up, and other novelty formats as well as picture books. We are also interested in early chapter books, middle grade fiction and young adult projects."
85 Second St., 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Ph: (415)537-4200
Fax: (415)537-4460
frontdesk@chroniclebooks.com
www.chroniclekids.com |
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FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
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"We publish original and well-written material for all ages."
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover originals and trade paperback reprints. 75 titles/year. Receives 6,000 queries and manuscripts/year.
5% of books from first time authors. 50% of books from unagented writers.
Publishes manuscript 18 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 2 months to queries, 4 months to manuscripts.
Pays: 2-6% royalty on retail price for paperbacks, 3-10% for hardcovers. Offers $3,000 - $25,000 advance.
Submission method: Query with SASE, outline, synopsis, 3 sample chapters
Tips: Audience is full age range, preschool to young adult. Specializes in literary fiction.
Farrar Straus Giroux, Inc.
19 Union Square W.
New York, NY 10003
Ph: (212)741-6900
Fax: (212)633-2427
www.fsgkidsbooks.com |
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FRONT STREET
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"We are an independent publisher of books for children and young adults."
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover originals. 10-15 titles/year. Imprint publishes 6-12 titles/year. Receives 2,000 queries/year. Receives 5,000 manuscripts/year.
50% of books from first time authors. 80% of books from unagented authors.
Publishes manuscript 1 year after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 1 month to queries, 2 months to proposals, 4 months to manuscripts.
Pays: royalty on retail price. Offers advance.
Submission method: Query with SASE. Submit complete ms, if under 100 pages, with SASE. Keeps illustration samples on file. Reviews artwork/photos with ms. Send photocopies.
862 Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Ph: (828)236-3097
Fax: (828)221-2112
contactus@frontstreetbooks.com
www.frontstreetbooks.com |
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HENDRICK-LONG PUBLISHING CO., INC.
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Hendrick-Long publishes historical fiction and nonfiction about Texas and the Southwest for children and young adults.
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover and trade paperback originals and hardcover reprints. Publishes 4 titles/year.
90% of books from unagented authors.
Publishes manuscript 18 months after acceptance. Does not accept simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 3 months to queries.
Pays: royalty on selling price. Offers advance.
Submission method: Query with SASE. Outline, Synopsis, 2 Sample Chapters.
10635 Toweroaks D.
Houston, TX 77070
Ph: (832)912-7323
Fax: (832)912-7353
hendrick-long@worldnet.att.net
www.hendricklongpublishing.com |
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HENRY HOLT & CO. BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
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"Henry Holt Books for Young Readers publishes highly original and cutting-edge fiction and nonfiction for all ages, from the very young to the young adult."
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover originals of picture books, chapter books, middle grade and young adult novels. 70-80 titles/year.
10% of books from first time authors. 50% of books from unagented authors.
Publishes manuscript 18-36 months after acceptance
Pays: royalty on retail price. Offers $3,000 and up advance.
Submission method: Submit complete manuscript.
Imprint of Henry Holt & Co., LLC
175 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10010
Ph: (646)307-5057
www.henryholt.com |
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
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"Houghton Mifflin gives shape to ideas that educate, inform, and above all, delight."
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover originals and trade paperback originals and reprints. 100 titles/year. Receives 5,000 queries/year, 14,000 manuscripts/year.
10% of books from first time authors. 60% of books from unagented writers.
Publishes manuscript 18-24 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 4 months to queries
Pays: 5-10% royalty on retail price. Offers variable advance.
Submission method: Query with SASE, outline, synopsis, 3 sample chapters
Tips: "Faxed or e-mailed manuscripts and proposals are not considered. Complete submission guidelines available on website."
Imprint of Houghton Mifflin
Trade & Reference Division
222 Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
Ph: (617)351-5959
Fax: (617)351-1111
children's books@hmco.com
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com |
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PEACHTREE PUBLISHERS
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Peachtree Publishers specializes in children's books, middle reader books, young adult, regional guidebooks, parenting and self-help.
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover originals and trade paperback originals. 30 titles/year. Receives 6,000 queries and manuscripts/year.
25% of books from first time authors. 75% of books from unagented writers.
Publishes manuscript 1 year or more after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 6 months to queries, 6 months to manuscripts.
Pays: royalty varies. Offers advance.
Submission method: Query with SASE, and 3 sample chapters, or submit complete ms with SASE. Inquiries/submissions by US mail only. E-mail and fax will not be answered.
Tips: No adult fiction, fantasy, science fiction, or romance. No collections of poetry or short stories. Needs: Juvenile and Young Adult.
1700 Chattahoochee Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30318-2112
Ph: (404)876-8761
Fax: (404)875-2578
hello@peachtree-online.com
www.peachtree-online.com |
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TOP PUBLICATIONS, LTD.
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"It is imperative that our authors realize they will be required to promote their book extensively for it to be a success. Unless they are willing to make this commitment, they shouldn't submit to TOP."
Freelance Facts:
Publishes: hardcover originals. 4 titles/year. Receives 200 queries/year and 20 manuscripts/year.
90% of books from first time authors. 90% of books from unagented writers.
Publishes manuscript 8 months after acceptance. Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Responds: in 6 months to queries, 6 months to manuscripts.
Pays: 15-20% royalty on wholesale price. Offers $500 - $2,500 advance.
Tips: "Because of the intense competition in this industry, we recommend that our authors write books that appeal to a large mainstream audience to make marketing easier and increase the chances of success. Be patient and don't get your hopes up. We only publish a few titles a year so the odds at getting published at TOP are slim. If we reject your work, don't give it a second thought. It probably doesn't have any reflection on your work. We have to pass on a lot of good material each year simply by the limitations of our time and budget."
3100 Independence Parkway
Suite 311-349
Piano, TX 75075
Ph: (972)490-9686
Fax: (972)233-0713
info@toppub.com
Submissions by email: submissions@toppub.com
www.toppub.com |
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for a complete listing of writer's markets, go to www.writersmarket.com
these listings brought to you courtesy of writersmarket.com - please do not reprint or republish any of these listings without written permission from writersmarket.com and wow-womenonwriting.com |
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