Olympia publishers is an independent book publishing house based in london. Authors invited to submit manuscripts for consideration. A number of financially independent smaller publishers that have formed an alliance to share promotion and administration, led by faber. About canongate independent, awardwinning book publisher. They have a very specific niche of military, military fiction, military history, books about aircraft and aviation, africa, scotland and military humor. Fisherton press is an independent publisher focusing on picture books for children that adults also like reading. The decision will have proven gratifying to independent publishers for. Cillian press independent publisher of quality literary fiction.
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The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. Book publishers check out these book publishers to see examples of good book design and great marketing campaigns. The independent us latest news and features us, uk and. Mar 08, 2016 6 science fiction and fantasy publishers accepting manuscripts from writers. When the book became a hit, indie the publishing house was born for real. Independent publishers of professional and academic books in psychology, psychiatry, special needs especially autism and aspergers syndrome, arts therapies and social work. With a list spanning poetry, fiction and nonfiction, many of their books are shortlisted for and win major literary prizes across the uk. Free uk shipping on all orders when i have a little money, i buy books. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book.
They are based out of atlanta, georgia, and specialize in publishing childrens books, young adult books. Auk is the uks leading global independent ebook and physical book publisher and distributor. We are an independent christian print and ebook publisher. Blazevox books is an independent small press publisher located in buffalo, new york.
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We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, by authors based anywhere from york to leeds, london to bermuda, china, south africa and almost everywhere else. Salt is one of uk s foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary british literature. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. Oneoff is a small independent book publisher based in the uk. Many established writers prefer to go with small and indie publishers. We aim to find the very best original voices the world has to offer. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the us, canada, uk, germany, india, france, italy, spain, japan, brazil, mexico, australia and more. If youre not sure how to go about getting your book published by a reputable publisher, make sure to follow these steps. Its alive and thriving thanks to these independent london publishing houses.
Independent publishing house fairlight books contact us. Publishing since 2007 we have a particular focus on first time authors. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Home to some of the most exciting opportunities in independent publishing. Jjmoffs independent book publisher, misterton, north lincolnshire, united kingdom. Olympia publishers publishing house based in london. The city is also a fertile ground for countless independent publishers and presses, who are continually innovating, producing diverse and intriguing reading and visual materials everyday. This is a list of largest uk trade book publishers, with some of their principal imprints, ranked by sales value, according to nielsen bookscan. An intro to the 10 biggest publishers in the uk ribbonfish. Book authors these book publishers are among the best independent book publishers. An independent publisher with nearly three decades of publishing experience, woodfield publishing is a small but committed company. Wales leading independent book publisher, specialising in englishlanguage writing from wales.
The uk publisher gollancz has been around since 1927, with a program dedicated solely to publishing science fiction since 1961. This is a printondemand book and is printed in three locations, in the uk, the usa and australia if you live in north america, australia or new zealand, you can order direct from this website and pay the website price, without having to pay the high mailing charges from the uk. The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for selfpublishing authors. Independent childrens book publishers uk wacky bee books. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. Aug 27, 20 just know that whether you are an independent book publisher or a first time author with one of the traditional publishing houses, you will have to market your own book. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom. Uk book publishing its never been easier to publish your book. Ayebia is an independent publisher started in 2003 by becky nana ayebia clarke. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide.
We make a positive difference to your imaginative life. Pants on fire press this us publisher is a small independent boutique publisher keen to expand and explore new areas of technology as well as traditional printing. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Salt is a leading independent trade publisher established in 1999 and based in the uk. Education publishers directory of united kingdom list. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on publishing.
The independent us latest news and features us, uk. We believe books are key to developing an imaginative life, and that the. You can learn a lot from these fellow book publishers. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing.
Psychedelic press publishes books on psychedelic and psychoactive substances in history, literature, and science, and the psychedelic press uk culture journal. Something curated highlights fourteen of the most exciting independent publishers. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. If you are tired of submitting to the major new york book publishers and are looking. It is not uncommon for new companies to top pws list of fastgrowing independent publishers, and that is the case this year. They accept submissions from the uk and signed welsh horror author craig jones to a four book. The light switch press, free book publishing incentive rewards motivated authors by fully refunding our publishing service fee when authors sell 100 books in their first month. They publish everything from dark to romantic speculative fiction with a wide range of cover designs. Founded in 1969, hurst now publishes ninety books per annum, building on our strengths. Based in the uk, most of its books are centered on specific places and people groups. We are a small, independent publisher of childrens books based in norwich, uk and the home of childrens author, kevin price. My greatest wish other than salvation was to have a book. London boasts a long and prestigious history of publishing, with numerous established houses calling the capital home.
Its fast and easy to publish your print book with createspace,your digital book with kindle direct publishing. But before you get to even that stage, you need a strong product. Yann martels novel become the biggestselling booker winner ever, while canongate won publisher of the year something unheard of for a tiny independent publisher. Gilead books publishing independent christian print and. Independent publisher of firstclass, popular nonfiction. Our paper books are widely available from good bookshops worldwide such as amazon, blackwells, borders, waterstones, w h smith and other well known stockist. We sell fiction, short stories, poetry and nonfiction with free uk. We were founded in september 20 and our first books will be published in 2015. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. With a list spanning poetry, fiction and nonfiction, many of their books are shortlisted for and win major literary prizes across the uk and america. Then, in 2002, everything changed when canongate published life of pi.
Others put out consistently amazing translated fiction. Figures compiled by ipsos mori for the national readership survey show more than 50 per cent of the uk population were middle class at the turn of the millennium. You can buy our books on our site and submit manuscripts for consideration. Peachtree publishers is a wellrespected independent publisher with good distribution. Nosy crow is an awardwinning independent childrens book and app publisher. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. I have been surprised and delighted by so many of salts books over the. You need to know the specific genre and subgenre of your book. Salt is one of the uks leading independent publishing houses, established in 1999.
Cartel violence sends a mother and her son careening north from acapulco toward the relative safety of the united states, and every moment of their journey is rendered in. Hurst publishers an independent publisher since 1969. Auk is the uk s leading global independent ebook and physical book publisher and distributor. Hurst is an independently owned nonfiction publisher based in central london, in the heart of bloomsbury. Inspiring new authors to write with passion and confidence, and to be the best.
Just like traditional publishers, light switch press makes money based on how well a book. Londons best independent publishers something curated. Were interested in the story an author is telling, not whether the book is fiction or nonfiction. A uk book publishing company with over 25 years experience. Amazons kindle direct publishing kdp is a fast, easy and free way for authors and publishers to keep control and publish their books worldwide on the kindle and kindle reading apps. Some publishers only publish romance novels, while others may only publish nonfiction business books.
Our authors come from the uk and the united states, and the list is expanding rapidly. We are an independent publisher based in manchester north west england specialising primarily in the publication of literary novels and quality fiction. Books on many subjects available direct from the publisher. Fairlight books is an independent publisher of literary fiction. Independent book publishing services self publishing uk. Why you need to become an independent publisher copyblogger. Indeed its the epitome of an independent publisher, being based in an attic behind a sandwich shop in bridgend. Andrews uk the uks leading independent book publisher. We publish a broad, but select range of books in adult and childrens fiction, as well as poetry and some nonfiction titles.
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