An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Explore the services and resources lightning press has available and be sure to receive a free quote for printing your education book. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Other awards go to sarah crossan, sheena wilkinson, kevin waldron, eoin colfer and meg grehan. She lives in her native dublin with her husband and their three children. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. Ambassador international appletree press arts council n. We will contact you once a decision has been reached.
Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. Northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political. Book house books offer something for all tastes and ages from eight to eighty. Our energetic group of members includes published and prepublished writers, illustrators, and translators, both traditionally and independently published. Please note, we are not accepting childrens book submissions at the moment. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. 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. Sep 30, 2011 independent bookshops in northern ireland. Throughout her career, rachel has worked with the most famous names in childrens publishing including roald dahl, dick kingsmith, ursula moray williams, roger mcgough and posy simmonds. Each year a panel of judges read all of the books submitted by publishers, some 98 titles in 2019, and a shortlist of 10 is. As such, we are much more likely to publish authors based in ireland. Were based in derry in the north of ireland and bring our stories and characters to life across media and platforms worldwide.
Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. In 1994, she left to head the childrens marketing department at harper collins childrens books. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Childrens books from redgreen publishing, belfast, northern. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world.
The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new. Furthermore, as the market leader in book binding selfpublishing. Original illustrations and photographs are featured throughout in an interactive layout. But say nothing shows young paramilitaries compelled by more recent, deeply personal history. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. The blackstaff press leading irish book publisher belfast. Every year we publish dozens of lifechanging titles ranging from charming children s books to faithdeepening devotionals. Why theres no right way to becoming a writer culture northern. Our books are written and illustrated by martin kenny of martin kenny design. Welcome to publishing ireland the irish book publishers association 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. Here is a list of resources, mostly in ireland, for editors, proofreaders, indexers and writers. Some of these publishers have submission windows, during which they accept unsolicited manuscripts. The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new ireland, and was a radical new approach to catholic publishing, in which mercier went on to become a world leader until vatican 2 in 1962.
They do not publish poetry, erotica, drama, and childrens books at. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Make lightning press your book printer of choice for educational book printing. She has won over readers and critics by telling stories that are humane, moving and relevant to modern women. Every year we publish dozens of lifechanging titles ranging from charming childrens. Because literacy is the foundation of a childs intellectual and personal growth, book house publishes books with real child appeal, using innovative concepts, highquality illustrations, informative writing and, above all, humour. Top 5 resources for childrens book writers 25 us childrens. Top 5 resources for children s book writers 25 us children s book publishers accepting manuscripts directly from writers 22 young adult publishers accepting manuscripts no agent required. Childrens books ireland book of the year revealed deirdre sullivan and karen vaughan take top prize. Founded in 1990, the awards are the leading childrens book awards in ireland. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and children s books.
We are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the world. They are committed to publishing a broad array of highclass books of irish interest. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, irelands leading publisher of childrens and adult books. 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. Emain publications childrens book publisher based in armagh. Alongside the literature, there are locally made crafts and gift items. Redgreen publishing is an independent publisher based in belfast, northern ireland. Maghera based childrens author, yvonne fleming, has signed an international publishing deal with a leading publisher, with the first release colin cloud is making shapes available from. The books are in the fiction and nonfiction categories such as history, humour, spirituality and more.
Full details of the bologna childrens book fair are available here. Local childrens author signs international publishing deal. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an. Were based in derry in the north of ireland and bring our stories and characters to. The national collection of northern ireland publications 2014. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Penguin ireland is ireland s leading publisher, covering all markets and genres.
Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. In addition to its support of children books ireland, culture ireland provides travel bursaries to individual irish publishers illustrators ireland, obrien press, golden key publishing, little island books to assist with their attendance. This was hugely significant in 1940s ireland and its influence on irish life cannot be underestimated. Indeed, with the advent of technology, traditional publishing houses no.
Scbwi ireland was founded in dublin, ireland, in 2007 by maeve mcmahon and jane mitchell. Unlike many publishers, we accept and read unsolicited manuscripts. We will reopen our submissions process probably around mid2020. Shortlist announced for the kpmg childrens books ireland. 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. Blackstaff press is one of ireland s foremost publishers with a wideranging and diverse publishing programme. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. I pitched for 9 months to most of these publishers and received nibbles of interest. Our energetic group of members includes published and prepublished writers, illustrators, and translators. Buy this book the argument of this cogently reasoned analysis.
Scbwi ireland is for anyone who lives on the island of ireland and writes, illustrates, or translates. Explore the services and resources lightning press has available and be sure to receive a free. Education is one of the best possible investments a person can make, and education books should be too. Ambassador internationals mission is to impact lives by publishing books that magnify christ and share the gospel. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club. Each year a panel of judges read all of the books submitted by publishers, some 98 titles in 2019, and a shortlist. Independent bookshops in northern ireland books the guardian. Many a writer has attempted to parse the 400 years of colonialsectarian violence that preceded the troubles in northern ireland. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. Dog ears is an awardwinning creative studio who believe in the power of stories on paper, devices, and screens of all sizes.
Sinead moriartys novels have sold over 700,000 copies in ireland and the uk. Because literacy is the foundation of a childs intellectual and personal growth, book house publishes books with real child. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Emain publications was established in january 2012 by local author, shauna dunlop in memory of her daughter, orlagh to publish her stories about orlagh and to. A charming and engaging childrens nonfiction book filled with information on all aspects of farming in ireland, presented in a lighthearted and childfriendly text. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. Because literacy is the foundation of a child s intellectual and personal growth, book house publishes books with real child appeal, using innovative concepts, highquality illustrations, informative writing and, above all, humour. Meet our authors, browse their fantastic books or just download free resources. 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.
Created in 2007, transworld ireland is an imprint of the highly reputed penguin random house. It has since won an irish literacy association childrens book award. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Ambassador international s mission is to impact lives by publishing books that magnify christ and share the gospel. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. For childrens picture books or other submissions under 1,000 words, please submit the. Stormclouds takes place in northern ireland during the turbulent summer of. A charming and engaging children s nonfiction book filled with information on all aspects of farming in ireland, presented in a lighthearted and childfriendly text.
Emain publications was established in january 2012 by local author, shauna dunlop in memory of her daughter, orlagh to publish her stories about orlagh and to bring to life real stories about our children here in northern ireland. Throughout her career, rachel has worked with the most famous names in childrens publishing. Little island publishes quality fiction for older children and teenagers by irish. In 2015 she won the irish book award for popular fiction. The blackstaff press was founded in 1971 and is a leading publisher of quality irish books that has published over 800 titles. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. In addition to its support of children books ireland, culture ireland provides travel bursaries to individual irish publishers illustrators ireland, obrien press, golden key publishing, little island books to assist. Most of the large publishing houses require an agent, but smaller houses often accept manuscripts and proposals directly from writers, as do some of the genre publishers notably scifi and romance. Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of.
If youre searching for book publishers in northern ireland, here are 5 you. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. Obrien press manuscript submission guidelines the obrien press. General subjects include politics, history, biography, true crime, humour, cookery, sport. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. General publishers of nonfiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. Little islands publishing lists are full for the next two years, and for this reason, we regret to say, we are not accepting any submissions for the time being.
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