Publishers of quality literary fiction and nonfiction. Sep 05, 2017 11 literary fiction publishers accepting unagented manuscripts. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. Our focus is on literary fiction with commercial appeal. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. Ncm editors are seeking tasteful provocative, intelligent fiction manuscripts in the areas of sexuality and erotica, romance, urban and street, science fiction, christian fiction, and general interest, as well as nonfiction, and lively stories of all genres of fiction for the general population between the ages of 18 and. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Nov 23, 2015 this post originally appeared on publishing 6 publishers accepting manuscripts from writers no agent needed published on november 23, 2015 november 23, 2015 37 likes 7 comments. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who. Publishers for information on canadian book publishers and advice on how to.
We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Page 1 of 52 of all the publishing companies listed in the canadian publishers directory this is a list of all publishers in canada. Over the last decade, talon has diversified its literary nonfiction titles to. Our target length for book releases is 90,000 to 100,000 words, though we will consider longer or shorter works if the content is compelling. If you are an expert in a field or have sufficient experience in an area which can be anything from stamp collecting to raising chickens, many publishers will be willing to take on your book without requiring an agent. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. Fiction publishers directory of canada list of fiction. Brick books is one of a handful of publishing companies in canada that.
We look for manuscripts dealing with the many diverse and varied aspects of the lives of girls and women, as well as social justice, diversity, and childrens empowerment. Most focus in on one or two aspect of non fiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Traditional publishers do not require writers to pay to produce their books. A comprehensive list of canadian publications accepting submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry. This post originally appeared on publishing 6 publishers accepting manuscripts from writers no agent needed published on november 23, 2015 november 23, 2015 37 likes 7. In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction.
List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of canada. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. Durvile publications is a book, e book, audiobook, and podcast publisher located in calgary, alberta. Blue moon publishers, canadian literary fiction and non. Canadian book publishers canadian authors association. Mar 24, 2019 second story press is a canadian feminist press publishing books of special interest to women. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native. Stonehouse publishing is a new canadian publishing house, publishing 46 titles per year. Canada as guest of honour at the 2020 frankfurt book fair. Arp books was founded in 1996 in downtown winnipeg, manitoba, canada. Currently, the chaosium fiction line primarily features works centered on the cthulhu mythos.
See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. The national collective voice of englishlanguage canadianowned book publishers. I have compiled a list of canadian childrens book publishers here as a goto resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, andor submit a manuscript to a canadian publisher list of canadian childrens. Pages in category book publishing companies of canada the following 119 pages are in this category, out of 119 total. Here are cbc bookss top 18 canadian works of nonfiction that came out this year see radiocanadas picks for best frenchlanguage nonfiction published in 2018. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. Were a literary canadian publishing house located in the artistic.
Their list is a mix of fiction, non fiction, and books for young readers. In 20, kids can press celebrated their 40 th anniversary, hinting towards the decades of experience which this canadian titan of publishing holds. Books children love to read, in english and in french. We offer an expansive range of books, specializing in high quality childrens. Durvile publications is a book, ebook, audiobook, and podcast publisher located in calgary, alberta.
Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. If you want to selfpublish, either in print or electronic form, do your homework about. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club. Canadas largest publisher and distributor of childrens books. If you are an expert in a field or have sufficient experience in an area which can be anything from stamp. Search or browse book publishers by genre or location, contests and awards, and book and writing events. Though books may not be the cure for what the world is going through during this coronavirus pandemic, they may provide a source of calmness, helping us. Fitzhenry and whiteside limited all canadian publishing. The following publishers all focus on publishing non fiction books. Their mandate is to publish a dynamic combination of cultural, fiction, and non fiction titles with an emphasis on progressive political analysis of contemporary issues, while encouraging innovative new writing. Our list is a mix of fiction, nonfiction, and books for young readers and adults. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions.
The harsh reality of nonfiction writing the globe and mail. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Get inspired by this new crop of canadian nonfiction. Second story press is a canadian feminist press publishing books of special interest to women. Our diverse list features books on food, wine, gardening, health and wellbeing, regional history, and regional guidebooks. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors.
They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and. They publish canadian fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Their mandate is to publish a dynamic combination of cultural, fiction, and nonfiction titles with an emphasis on progressive. They look for manuscripts dealing with the many diverse and varied aspects of the lives of girls and women, as well as social justice, diversity, and childrens empowerment. On the lookout for a book publishing house in canada for your. A guide to canadian literary magazines and journals open. Bestselling and awardwinning non fiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Once in a blue moon, a story comes along that captures hearts and imaginations. We will consider original novels, anthologies, singleauthor collections, and nonfiction. Between the lines publishes nonfiction books in the following subject areas. Talonbooks publishes poetry, fiction and drama, and nonfiction books on literary. We aspire to publish the best in canadian fiction, but not.
Fifth house publishers is dedicated to celebrating the wide variety of voices, places, and ideas that make canada unique by publishing fiction, and nonfiction, adult and childrens books. Harpercollins canada publishes a bestselling and award winning list of fiction, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, cookbooks, and childrens books by the best canadian and international writers. Cbc books publishing 101 series will help writers navigate each step of the book. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. Andrews mcmeel publishing is a leading publisher of general nonfiction trade books, gift books and humor books.
Were a literary canadian publishing house located in the artistic town of stratford that shines a light on diverse stories and new voices. From topical current affairs to enduring knowledge, we are committed to publishing new talent, and. This is our listings of non fiction book publisher. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book, longitude, brunelleschis dome, and salt. Go to the directory of canadian publishing companies to see a list of canadian publishing houses and canadian publishing services companies sorted by category. The national collective voice of englishlanguage canadianowned book. We aspire to publish the best in canadian fiction, but not necessarily canadiana. We will consider original novels, anthologies, singleauthor collections, and non fiction. The book is fiction, but most of the events and techniques are not. Oct 27, 2014 i have compiled a list of canadian childrens book publishers here as a goto resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, andor submit a manuscript to a canadian publisher list of canadian childrens book publishers. Our list is a mix of fiction, non fiction, and books for young readers and adults. Their list is a mix of fiction, nonfiction, and books for young readers. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and non fiction.
They would be along the same lines but completely different structurally as well as non fiction. Today, we are sharing a video of frederick lavoie reading an excerpt from the section of the book that he wrote to be read aloud at the twentysixth edition of the havana international book fair, in 2017. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 160 titles currently in print, ranging from fiction and poetry to cultural, gender, and multicultural studies to guidebooks and cookbooks. May 12, 2018 the harsh reality of non fiction writing. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. If you have a question about the information listed here, please contact the publisher. According to booknet canada, canadians are more likely to have read a book in the past year than their counterparts to the south. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over. We offer an expansive range of books, specializing in high quality childrens books and nonfiction titles for adults. Stonehouse is nestled in the alternately dusty and snowy canadian prairies. All information in these listings are from the publishers.
Find a publisher our covid19 response become a member. Kids can press is a canadian publisher of a range of works with a focus on books for children and young adults, as well as informational nonfiction aimed towards teachers and librarians. We are proud to publish established and emerging voices for a wide array of canadian readers. The national collective voice of englishlanguage canadian owned book publishers. I pitched for 9 months to most of these publishers and received nibbles of interest. That experience of emailing, calling, and mailing submission after submission to countless agents and publishers left me feeling worthless, defeated, and. Book publishers in ontario book publishing directory.
Mar 02, 2020 avant lapres, the original french edition of the book, won the governor generals award for frenchlanguage nonfiction. We are a canadian feminist press publishing books of special interest to women. The uproute imprint features the every river poems, artist survival, and spirit of nature series, plus unconventional fiction. Canada has a vibrant publishing industry, with many publishers representing all genres of books. Almost all of these publishers open to proposals, which means that you.
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