They have submission windows every now and then, but you pretty much have to submit ‘fan fiction’ for their universe. Publisher of Time Hunter, a Doctor Who spin-off series! A UK independent small press which sometimes accepts submissions, but probably won’t do so for the next year or two. They have a common sense/fact-of-the-matter approach to things. A UK independent small press which accepts submissions, but can’t promise to read what you send them. A UK independent small press which often accepts submissions of short stories for anthologies and of novels. A UK independent small press which often accepts submissions, although they tend to be quite particular/careful about what they will publish. Okay, strictly speaking, they shouldn’t be in this listing for publishers of fantasy, but I like these guys. A UK independent small press which often accepts submissions of magical realism, horror, slipstream and surreal fiction. Send an enquiry email before any submission is my advice. An imprint of Quercus Publishing (a UK independent press). This US publisher tends to have a submissions window around Sept of each year. ![]() ![]() The world’s biggest publisher of fantasy (cos they publish Dungeons&Dragons, you see). (US publishers tend to be more approachable than UK ones, strangely.) ĭAW. Unbelievable! You don’t need an agent to contact them. Solaris Books /Abaddon Books/Rebellion Publishing. However, they tend to deal with authors they know. Has an ‘Open Door Month’ from time to time. Prints scifi and horror, and the odd bit of fantasy (including Neil Gaiman). Part of the publishing giant Hachette UK. Otherwise, no unsolicited manuscripts, unless you approach Tor UK. Sporadically runs the ‘Macmillan New Writing’ scheme, which from time to time publishes debut authors. (Also see info about the Tor UK imprint below). Once you have enough decent reviews, an HC editor will then look at your work. You can upload your manuscript and have it reviewed by other members. ![]() HC maintains the very useful community for writers called Authonomy. Does not usually accept unsolicited manuscripts (although there was an e-book opportunity with the Voyager imprint in Oct 2012). Random House Group. Under its scifi fantasy imprints, tends to specialise in TV and film franchises. Unusually, they also specialise in academic work relating to said genres. Fairly new UK indie publisher of scifi, fantasy and dark fantasy. Market leader for fantasy and scifi in the UK. Will sometimes accept submissions (check but it can understandably be up to six months to get a reply. I love these people. Often have an open submissions window. Grimbold Books (with imprints Kristell Ink and Tenebris Books). You can send a synopsis and cover letter. Scifi, fantasy and horror publisher, in both UK and US. Their submission criteria are quite specific, however. They publish some big name authors like Tanith Lee. Scifi and fantasy publisher based in Stafford UK. They also often have a call for anthology submissions (short stories, etc), and pay decent American-market rates. You don’t need an agent to approach them – you can email a submission directly. A publishing imprint for SF, fantasy, horror and crime. don’t want to appear to be operating a ‘closed shop’ – terrible for the ol’ brand, don’t you know.įlame Tree Press. ![]() don’t necessarily want first-timers to feel forced to go straight into self-publishing 2. That situation is now beginning to change, as publishers realise they 1. Historically, the majority of UK publishers asked that authors only made submissions through a literary agent, to spare themselves being inundated with thousands of submissions a week – most wouldn’t even provide the names and contact details of their staff on their websites because they didn’t want to be flooded with enquiries. You need to check the ‘submission guidelines’ for each publisher and keep an eye on their sites for announcements regarding submission/open windows/doors. A number of the publishers will accept unsolicited ‘submissions’ from even first-time (previously unpublished) authors. Some will have ‘submission windows’, specific times of the year when they will accept any and all submissions. Below is a listing of publishers of fantasy literature.
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