Book Publishers List
There are many book publishers list available online. Book publishing companies distribute and print books and other literature and content to the public. Many publishing companies only focus on a certain type of book or on academic and trade books. However, there are many publishing companies that acquire a range of imprints or smaller publishers. Some publishing companies have started to put their content on the internet, most companies remains with hard copy books.
Cambridge University Press
- Since 1584, The University of Cambridge Publishing House and the Cambridge University Press has been operating. It is one of the largest academic publishers in the world now. The press published a range of academic books and journals in conjunction with its own series of academic reference books.
Cambridge University Press
Shaftesbury Road
Cambridge, CB2 8BS
UK
01223 312 393
Cambridge.org
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG) was found in 1946 in New York City. FSG is a literary publisher known for high quality. It has published 21 winners of the Nobel Prize in literature, two winners of the Nobel Peace Prize and numerous winners of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize. Authors include a wide range of novelists, poets and more including Philip Larkin, Elizabeth Bishop, John Ashbery, Herman Hesse and more.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
18 West 18th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 741-6900
macmillan.com/FSG.aspx
Oxford University Press
- The world’s largest press company is Oxford University Press also known as “OUP”. OUP dates back to the late 15th century. It now publishes a range of scholarly books and academic journals as well as its own reference books including the “Oxford English Dictionary”, the “Oxford History of the United States”, and the “Oxford History of England”. OU also publishes classic literature such as the Oxford World’s Classics. OU has offices worldwide.
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 726-6000
oup.com
Random House
- The largest English-language trade book publishing company in the world is the Random House publishing company. Founded in 1927, Random House has continued to acquire new imprints and divisions including Crown Publishing Group, Doubleday, Vintage, Alfred A. Knopf and more. Random House is also know for its publication of dictionaries including the ‘Random House Dictionary of the English Language”. Random House is located in New York City.
Random House, Inc.
1745 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 782-9000
randomhouse.com
Simon and Schuster
- Simon and Schuster was founded in 1924 and is a New York City publisher. The company is a division of the CBS Corporation. Simon and Schuster imprints include Pocket Books, Howard Books, Aladdin Paperbacks and more.
Simon and Schuster Inc.
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(212) 698-7000
simonandschuster.com
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There is a list in Writers Market of publishers – but you have to read through it to see which accept and publish non- fiction. You will also see their submission guidelines there as well as the percentage of new authors they accept. I would check any publisher out before I sent anything to them by going to Preditors and Editors and Absolute Write Water Cooler’s Bewares and Background Checks Forum to see if there are any complaints about that publisher. Also – remember if you wish to deal with a major publisher you can only do that through an agent.
Non fiction works differently than fiction. You generally send a proposal instead of a query. There are some great books out there on writing non fiction proposal letters. You will find them in the same section of the bookstore where you find Writers Market.
Good luck – Pax – C.
Edit your book several times to make it the best it can be, type it in proper manuscript form (visit http://www.writersdigest.com to find out what is needed), consider joining a local writer’s group to get feedback from other would-be writers, and get it proofread by someone who knows what they are doing (don’t rely just on spellcheck). Edit it some more.
There are a tiny number of publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that don’t go through a literary agent), so getting an agent first is a really good idea.
At the library or bookstore is Guide to Literary Agents, published by Writer’s Digest, or Bowker’s Literary Marketplace (or visit http://www.agentquery.com). Look for agents that specialize in SF/fantasy, and are looking for new clients. Read, and follow, their submission guidelines. In those books will be something about writing a query letter, which is what you send to the agent, first. It’s part synopsis of your book, and part explanation as to why your book deserves to be published. You have only that one-page letter to wow the agent, so take the time to make it a good one. Expect the whole process to take lots of time, and expect many rejections. When you are accepted by an agent, they will send your book to publishers, not you. The whole process is free, until your book is bought by a publisher. That is when the agent gets their cut (usually 15%). Any agent who asks for money upfront, for any reason, should be avoided.
Good luck!
Get an agent. (use writer’s market) Get a literary agent to pitch it for you. The writer’s job is to write, unless you’re ALSO a salesman. *shrug*
If you get an agent, they know people, publishers, and “the system” and can get it published for you. They do all the leg-work & all you have to do is write.
(Note: Agents will NEVER charge you anything but commission, if they try to make you buy things, like a critique or editing services, etc then they are trying to scam you)
I hope to buggery you’re an Aussie. I’ve heard seppos trying to meld into the lucky country and surprisingly I’m not in prison for murder yet.
http://www.publishers.asn.au/index.cfm?doc_id=61
If you are planning on writing a novel, then you will need to write the book before seeking an agent or publisher. Unless you are incredibly well-known already, no one will buy a fiction book based on a proposal alone.
If you want to write non-fiction, then you will at minimum need to put together a proposal describing what you want to do and how you want to accomplish it.
There are two types of publishing: Tradition and Self-Publishing. You will first need to decide which of these methods you want to pursue. Each has advantages and disadvantages that need to be researched. For instance, traditional publishing can be a very long road, littered with MANY rejections. Self-publishing will guarantee you a printed copy of your book, however you will not see it in a brick-and-mortar bookstore.
http://www.lulu.com is, in my opinion, the best self-publisher around. You can set up your book on their website, for free, and they will print copies as they are purchased. They do not edit your book, so you will need to take care of that on your own. This will also NOT get your book in a traditional bookstore, although you can purchase a very affordable package that would allow sale of your book through online bookstores like Amazon.
“Writer’s Market”, along with “The Guide to Literary Agents” are my two suggestions for diving into the traditional publishing market. I suggest looking for an agent first because they are the best step through the publishing door. You will create a submission package that matches the agents preferences (some, for instance, just want a query letter and summary in your first contact with them while others want more). Once you find an agent that is willing to represent you, they will market your book to publishers. Remember, in traditional publishing you should not be paying for anything! They get paid when you get paid!
Also keep in mind that this can be a long process. You will probably not get a lot of positive responses right away, and the rejection can be disheartening. But keep it up and you will find a home for your story (once it’s finished, that is!)
Last piece of advice: check out the website Preditors and Editors. They will help you avoid any scams which will make the road that much smoother:
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
http://thewritersmarket.com will lead you to information.
More than likely you’ll need to pick up a hard copy of the book. I strongly advise you to thoroughly do your research rather than randomly picking and choosing.
Go to your local bookshop and buy The Writers and Artists Yearbook. Also, read the trade press- Writers News is a good magazine- I read an artical about a publisher who was looking for new crime writers, sent them a manuscript, and landed a very nice publishing deal. One thing- do NOT pay anybody to read or critique your work- reputable companys do this for free.
Good luck.
I need a list of publishers or book agents who are willing to work with someone who has never been published.?
I want the type of agent that finds what the publishing companies are looking for and I would write the material. I’m not sure if thats normall procedure or not. Please help.
where can I get a list of non fictional book publishers?
I would like to submit a book proposal- but will need to get the names and addresses of many book publishers—they must deal in true stories–crime – does anyone know if there is a web site that lists them or a place to get there names and addresses from?
Is there a concise list of agents and book publishers to be found?
Anyone have a list of major USA book publishers?
I’m an aspiring author, but I don’t know if anyone will even look at my manuscripts unless I have an agent, which I can’t afford at 15!!! My books aren’t finished yet, but I want to be prepared for when they are. Please help me out! (Don’t list Scholastic as a publisher, for they are good, but only publish books for K-8 grades, and mine would be young adult books).
Where can I go online to see a list of children’s book publishers?
And find out whether or not they are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
List of good Australian book publishers?
At the moment I’m planning a series of fantasy/adventure books about a group of young Australians who live in the outback…
I’m really working hard to make sure this series is really Australian…the characters are Aussies, it’s set in outback Australia…It’s full of Australian culture and history, and even while i’ve been planning it I’ve been listening to only Australian musicians for inspiration…
So when it comes time to publish the books I want to pick an Australian publisher…Who are the main publishing houses in Australia?
does anyone have a list of good traditonal book publishers that would be interested in mystery romance series?
i had a book published through a pod that went out of business. my book did rather well when it was available and i have written the sequel along with another novel. i am having difficulty finding a traditional publisher and can’t afford the prices charged from a self publishing company or pod. thank you in advance for your responses.