Irish fiction book publishers

Publishing no more than 20 new titles a year, we select, edit and promote each book with the love and care of a small press, our list of bestsellers, prizewinners and new discoveries is unmatched, backed up by the immense resources of penguin random house. A colouring book, an exploration of nature, inspirational irish lives and some great historical fiction. Welcome to another week in the irish bestsellers charts. An tsnathaid mhor publisher of quality irish language books for children with emphasis on illustrated books for. Jan 08, 2018 it added that following consultation with publishing ireland and the irish association of book publishers, it was agreed that given the special relationship between the uk and irish publishing. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. General publishers of non fiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. Remove ireland filter to see all fiction publishers directory. Publishing ireland is an allisland membership organisation, established in 1970. We take great pride in publishing works by irish authors and bringing them to a global audience.

It is a digitalfirst publisher, which means in most cases it is a digital. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. For a details of authors whom inkwell have placed with agents, publishers or helped along the way, click. Mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. In 2015 she won the irish book award for popular fiction. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Irish fiction 2017 9 books meet your next favorite book.

Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irish based publisher. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a response to the need felt by irish publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunities and solve problems which were of common concern to all. His take on the irish tradition is complex and bracing. Man booker prize to accept books published in ireland for. Membership of publishing ireland has grown significantly and. Below i explain what each publisher accepts, and their submission policies.

Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing field of transport history and heritage. Transworld ireland is a vibrant new imprint publishing a diverse. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a. The obrien press obrien press manuscript submission. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit literary publishers. Sep 05, 2017 here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. Make sure to read the submission requirements on the publishers websites before submitting. Publishing no more than 20 new titles a year, we select, edit and promote each book with the love and care of a small. This week, we are thrilled that our own sam blakes newest book, keep your eyes on me, featured last week has not only reached no. Peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and. Inkwells aim is to bring your book a step closer to publication and they have many successes.

The mercier paperbacks were born and brought something new to irish publishing, at great risk as there was no precedent for how irish people would react to books of this nature. Their wideranging publishing programme embraces both nonfiction and fiction titles. Independent publishers of non fiction and fiction books, novels and. Also publish teenage fiction, childrens books, history, folklore, biographies, research. Tirgearr press is a small independentlyowned publishing company of commercial adult genre fiction located in ireland. An awareness of the proximity of england and france makes the irish writer aware of what is missing. Fiction publishers directory of ireland list of fiction. Obrien press is an irish press publishing childrens fiction, childrens non fiction and adult non fiction. Catholic publishers catholic fictioncatholic fiction. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book publishers, non fiction, online submissions, pics, poetry book publishers, short story book publishers. Independent publishers of non fiction and fiction books, novels and ebooks including bestsellers and award winners. Farmar publish general non fiction including books on medical, social and business history. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. It was indeed timely and in the 1960s mercier entered a period of further growth.

Founded in 1944 mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house. For a details of authors whom inkwell have placed with agents, publishers or helped along the way, click here. Indie publishers recommend their books to watch out for in 2020. Its hard to keep up with irish literature, and its difficult to take stock of. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. It was founded in 1944 by captain sean and mary feehan. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. The best irish books of 2019 have been named at the annual an post irish book awards which was hosted on november 20 in dublin. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. Short stories, often seen as hard sells by bigger publishers, are its life blood. Di aidan burke and ds fiona moore return in the china. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. The book folks a publisher of the best fiction by great. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland.

The book folks fiction publisher, producing great books and authors in the crime, mystery and thriller genres, currently accepting submissions. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. A publisher of nonfiction books in ireland with over 125 titles in print.

Independent publishing house irish book publishers mercier press. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. And welcome to the first irish bestsellers of 2020. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a man who in his day, proved himself not only a man of thought, whose mind ranged over every subject of vital interest to humanity, but a man of action in the varying circumstances of a life. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Man booker prize to accept books published in ireland for the.

Publishing fifteen to twenty books each year, they have some three hundred titles in print, and nearly four. Jun 12, 2014 nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. We publish mainly childrens fiction and non fiction, adult non fiction and a select number of adult novels. Nov 21, 2019 the an post irish book award winners have been revealed. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. A man of great vision, feehan was willing to take that risk. Submission guidelines tck publishing book publisher. It added that following consultation with publishing ireland and the irish association of book publishers, it was agreed that given the special relationship between the uk and irish publishing. For anything over words, send a synopsis and 2 or 3 sample chapters. We generally do not publish poetry or academic works. Ronan colgan is the publishing director of the history press ireland and president of publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association read more deadly fiction. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history.

If you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. Small press specialising in irish history, biography, literature. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. Accent press is an awardwinning independent publisher founded in 2003 by hazel cushion. A few are open to fiction, others prefer more popular titles, and there are many that publish theology, biography, and spirituality.

Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book. Tumblar house tuscany press full quiver publishing chesterton press rafka press vero house publishing bezalel books idylls press sophia institute press ignatius press. For works of words or less, submit your entire manuscript. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Blackstaff press has published more than 800 titles since.

Keane, donal skehan, gerry adams, terry prone, turtle bunbury, anne cadwallader, alan early, bill cullen, e. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. Obrien press is an irish press publishing childrens fiction, childrens nonfiction and adult nonfiction. They publish 4 fiction and nonfiction titles a year, mainly of irish interest. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Jun 26, 2017 peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. Fiction publishers directory of ireland listing all 6 fiction publishers listed in the irish publishers directories. The an post irish book award winners have been revealed. 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. Get your book published irish history books mercier press. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. Fiction publishers directory of ireland listing all 6 fiction publishers listed in the irish publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of ireland that are listed under fiction publishers.

Our imprint currach press publishes fiction and nonfiction, specialising in beautiful coffeetable books. Publishers by media newspaper 3200 book 2240 ebook 1094 magazine 631 journal. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. Below are the ten best catholic book publishers for your manuscript with bonus ones added at the end. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. Somerville press was founded in 2008 by jane and andrew russell. From folk tales to diplomats, botanists to lost homelands, hermits to thrillers.