Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. Tirgearr press is a small independentlyowned publishing company of commercial adult genre fiction located in ireland. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. His take on the irish tradition is complex and bracing. 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.
From folk tales to diplomats, botanists to lost homelands, hermits to thrillers. Make sure to read the submission requirements on the publishers websites before submitting. Jun 12, 2014 nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. Welcome to another week in the irish bestsellers charts. Transworld ireland is a vibrant new imprint publishing a diverse. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. 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. 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.
Man booker prize to accept books published in ireland for. Obrien press is an irish press publishing childrens fiction, childrens non fiction and adult non fiction. Peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and. For a details of authors whom inkwell have placed with agents, publishers or helped along the way, click. 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. It is a digitalfirst publisher, which means in most cases it is a digital. Remove ireland filter to see all fiction publishers directory. An tsnathaid mhor publisher of quality irish language books for children with emphasis on illustrated books for. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit literary publishers. Founded in 1944 mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irish based publisher. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink.
Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. A few are open to fiction, others prefer more popular titles, and there are many that publish theology, biography, and spirituality. Independent publishers of non fiction and fiction books, novels and. Fiction publishers directory of ireland listing all 6 fiction publishers listed in the irish publishers directories. 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. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. The obrien press obrien press manuscript submission. Below i explain what each publisher accepts, and their submission policies. The an post irish book award winners have been revealed. Inkwells aim is to bring your book a step closer to publication and they have many successes.
Somerville press was founded in 2008 by jane and andrew russell. Membership of publishing ireland has grown significantly and. Man booker prize to accept books published in ireland for the. We take great pride in publishing works by irish authors and bringing them to a global audience. 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.
Hachette ireland incredible books from hachette ireland. Irish fiction 2017 9 books meet your next favorite book. For a details of authors whom inkwell have placed with agents, publishers or helped along the way, click here. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a. 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. Tumblar house tuscany press full quiver publishing chesterton press rafka press vero house publishing bezalel books idylls press sophia institute press ignatius press. Mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association. The book folks fiction publisher, producing great books and authors in the crime, mystery and thriller genres, currently accepting submissions.
Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. In 2015 she won the irish book award for popular fiction. 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. 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. Farmar publish general non fiction including books on medical, social and business history. Blackstaff press has published more than 800 titles since. 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. 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. An awareness of the proximity of england and france makes the irish writer aware of what is missing.
Their wideranging publishing programme embraces both nonfiction and fiction titles. Keane, donal skehan, gerry adams, terry prone, turtle bunbury, anne cadwallader, alan early, bill cullen, e. General publishers of non fiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. 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. Small press specialising in irish history, biography, literature. It was indeed timely and in the 1960s mercier entered a period of further growth. Also publish teenage fiction, childrens books, history, folklore, biographies, research. Publishers by media newspaper 3200 book 2240 ebook 1094 magazine 631 journal. It was founded in 1944 by captain sean and mary feehan. We generally do not publish poetry or academic works. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and. Independent publishing house irish book publishers mercier press. Publishing ireland is an allisland membership organisation, established in 1970.
Accent press is an awardwinning independent publisher founded in 2003 by hazel cushion. We publish mainly childrens fiction and non fiction, adult non fiction and a select number of adult novels. Obrien press is an irish press publishing childrens fiction, childrens nonfiction and adult nonfiction. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Our imprint currach press publishes fiction and nonfiction, specialising in beautiful coffeetable books. For anything over words, send a synopsis and 2 or 3 sample chapters. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. A colouring book, an exploration of nature, inspirational irish lives and some great historical fiction. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript.
Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Sep 05, 2017 here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. 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 the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. The book folks a publisher of the best fiction by great. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. Catholic publishers catholic fictioncatholic fiction. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs. Short stories, often seen as hard sells by bigger publishers, are its life blood. 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.
Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. Fiction publishers directory of ireland list of fiction. Independent publishers of non fiction and fiction books, novels and ebooks including bestsellers and award winners. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. Independent publishing house irish book publishers.
A publisher of nonfiction books in ireland with over 125 titles in print. Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. For works of words or less, submit your entire manuscript. Nov 21, 2019 the an post irish book award winners have been revealed. Below are the ten best catholic book publishers for your manuscript with bonus ones added at the end. Indie publishers recommend their books to watch out for in 2020. Get your book published irish history books mercier press. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. They publish 4 fiction and nonfiction titles a year, mainly of irish interest. Submission guidelines tck publishing book publisher. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. Di aidan burke and ds fiona moore return in the china.
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. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book. And welcome to the first irish bestsellers of 2020. Publishing fifteen to twenty books each year, they have some three hundred titles in print, and nearly four. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. If you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. A man of great vision, feehan was willing to take that risk.
See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. Publishing no more than 20 new titles a year, we select, edit and promote each book with the love and care of a small. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Its hard to keep up with irish literature, and its difficult to take stock of.