Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors. It is the first in the trilogy and weaves a wonderful story around an authoritarian society. Of all the fiction genres, scifi aka speculative fiction stands as the one most. The books that made the difference for me were on writing, by stephen king, and complete idiots guide to publishing science fiction. And many of us dream of being beamed up to one of these motherships. They only publish epic fantasy and science fiction for adults and young adults, and they are only interested in publishing series of. Find out more about our family of authors and the books they wrote. Uproar books was founded in 2018 by rick lewis, who has a background in marketing, not publishing. To view a list of science publishing companies by country please select a country.
The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses medium. Recently, i have chosen twenty of his short stories and want to get them published in a collection entitled in search of a story. All products of category books on microcosm publishing. Colson whitehead leads arthur c clarke award shortlist. Be sure to check out our featured publisher as well. Currently the company publishes approximately 7080 original titles per year print and ebook simultaneously in a variety of genres, which include. The 7 most common misconceptions about science fiction publishing. Pulitzer prize winner colson whitehead has been shortlisted for the arthur c clarke award for science fiction, with his novel the underground railroad appearing on a sixbook list that may be the.
Wollheim as editor, it issued some of the most outstanding science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s, including samuel r. It goes without saying that if you join sfwa, you will be in good company. We pride ourselves on publishing the best science fiction and fantasy books possible. I love the fact that independent publishing companies have a lot more. Nov 18, 2017 here is our long and growing list of science fiction book publishers.
Waterton publishing company book publishing companies. As a 10year old it made a lasting impression on me, and i spent years trying to locate a copy for my home library. Subterranean press is widely considered to be among the finest specialty publishers in the horror, suspense, fantasy and dark mystery genres. One of the greatest thrills to many young and old writers come from the genre of science fiction. Three rooms press publisher of literary fiction, memoir. Microcosm publishing 2752 n williams ave map portland, or 97227 monsat, 11am5pm or call for an appointment. Hugh howey sold the print rights to his selfpublished underground scifi hit, wool. Uproar books published its first book in early 2019. I love books, though, so i slowly moved underground voices in the direction of a. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Now i have an agent, and he has sold my military scifi adventures to ace book. This is for anyone thats contemplating writing speculative fiction. Its also a complex allegory woven throughout with sparking rich dialogue and multiple shades of awareness. Daw books is an american science fiction and fantasy publisher, founded by donald a.
Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it. The complete idiots guide to publishing science fiction 1st. They publish general nonfiction, biography, sport, and humor, as well as selected fiction. A book video trailer is like a movie trailer for your book. The glade is a futuristic giant maze that houses creatures with mechanical arms. An independent publishing company specializing in horror, suspense, and. In 2009, underground voices expanded into a small press.
Upload your manuscript and convert it into a kindle ebook for free. The first book entitled moon and sixpence over a cup of coffee was promptly published and then destroyed. In 2006, the company decided to get into novels and apex book company was. Publisher of mystery, romance, science fiction, young adult and other fiction titles kingsport, tn us. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. This is a list of science fiction publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies, speculative fiction, fantasy literature, and related genres.
Self publish science fiction amazon kindle direct publishing. May 03, 2017 pulitzer prize winner colson whitehead has been shortlisted for the arthur c clarke award for science fiction, with his novel the underground railroad appearing on a six book list that may be the. From star wars to flowers for algernon nothing captures and dazzles readers and writers imaginations anything like science fiction. Heres our list of 100 reputable book publishing companies organized by genre so you can. These are tragic times to be certain, but as everything from homebased saturday night live sketches to taylor swift donations demonstrate, the human spirit prevails, and with it comes one undeniable fact. Annotated list of publishers of science fiction, speculative fiction and fantasy books. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Associated press the john updike of science fiction.
This is a list of science fiction and fantasy publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies. Promoting fictionespecially in an increasingly diverse publishing landscapecan be a challenge too. Worlds seen in passing, edited by irene gallo september 4, tor bookshardcover since 2008, scifi and fantasy fans have known as one of the best sources for cuttingedge short fiction. The ride may be turbulent, but thats what makes it great. Wollheim following his departure from ace books in 1971. But i cant afford to go for selfpublishing or even partnered publishing. They only publish epic fantasy and science fiction for adults and young adults, and they are only interested in publishing series of books although only the first one needs. Science publishers directory list of science publishing. Top 5 sites for science fiction writers the writing cooperative. The 7 most common misconceptions about science fiction.
Im also on the lookout for books to engage kids in nonfiction topics, from ancient history to contemporary issues. The texasbased publishing company doesnt see authors as clients or just. Authors are snubbing publishers and insisting on keeping ebook rights. They have good distributor and are starting to break into the ebook publishing world. Both online and offline stores are represented here. How do you make your book stand out without turning readers away. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Science fiction and fantasy publications is proud to announce an open. Fandemonium books fantasy press fantasy publishing company, inc.
Im currently looking for nonfiction that explores big events from new angles, whipsmart cultural criticism, as well as original and urgent journalism and science writing. Science fiction and fantasy book publishers book publishing. Selfpublishing news for self publishing authors official. While subterranean and small beer publish books of all shapes and sizes, most. His words and his work have shaped the whole direction of the field. Science fiction, thriller, mystery and crime, poetry, shortstory collection, childrens books and young adult books. Complimentary activities include director of the environmental education center at fort belvoir, virginia, guide and science adviser to a partridge films film crew in equatorial west africa, and science essays in aeon magazine and on. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. Science publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 428 science publishing companies page 1 of 43 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of science publishers.
Enclave creates fulllength novels for christian adults, teens, and older ya readers 11 and up in the speculative fiction genres. In 2006, it started publishing an annual print edition, alongside the monthly online issues. Since 2015, they have published some ya fiction novels, two of which happen to be call of the sun child by francesca g. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors. Certainly sparked my interest in the science fiction genre. The maze runner is a fastpaced, thrilling postapocalyptic science fiction book that was published in 2009. With an instant 10% savings on your custom book video trailer, theres never been a better time than right now to see your book make its movie debut videos are the most portable and popular of marketing tools today especially nowadays during selfisolation and socialdistancing since they are easily shared across all major. Wyn, and is the oldest continuously operating science fiction publisher in the united states. Gavin grant and kelly links company publishes several books a year, and. The company claims to be the first publishing company ever devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy. We champion the creative storytelling of authors who inspire us through intelligent prose and imaginative worlds. He is a graduate science fiction workshop clarion west, and his fiction has appeared in many anthologies. Nearly 4,000 new science fiction titles are published on amazon alone every monththeres intense demand for new novels, but the market isnt nearly as saturated as some other genres like romance or mystery. 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.
Fiction publishers directory listing 591 to 600 of 659 fiction publishing companies page 60 of 66 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of fiction publishers. Underground voices started as an online literary magazine in 2004 publishing hardhitting, raw, dark fiction, flash fiction and poetry. Science fiction and fantasy publications are proud to support new and emerging writers and their desires to be published. List of science fiction publishers news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message.
Subterranean is a small press located in michigan that publishes. Publishing houses that once ignored independent authors are now furiously. Underground airlines is a masterful work of art with a gripping mystery at its most basic level. Mar 08, 2016 h ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing. Here is our long and growing list of science fiction book publishers. I am not currently considering poetry, picture books, romance, science fiction, or. This was the first science fiction book i ever read. Iaas, challenges the status quo by publishing alternative fiction, non. A publishing company devoted to delivering quality books in the science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thriller genres, owl house books was started by leslie m. The wwend database contains over 650 publishers for you to peruse. May 28, 2019 im seeking diverse and inclusive young adult fiction across all genres and would love to find some more ya nonfiction.
Science fiction book publishers book publishing companies. Create and sell beautiful kindle books to millions of readers worldwide. Book marketing may have changed, but it doesnt have to stop. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Heres our list of 100 reputable book publishing companies organized by genre so you can find the best publisher for your novel or nonfiction manuscript. We love science, history, homebound roots, rural landscapes, poetic literary. Science fiction is one of the most popular fiction genres today. Chicago suntimes done silverbergs way, science fiction is a fine art. The first daw book published was the 1972 short story collection spell of the witch world, by andre norton. Originally published in the late 60s, i reread it about 4 years ago and it held up well.
We aim to find the very best original voices the world has to offer. Ub undergroundbooks was started in a shed in houston, texas, sometime during the sweltering hot summer of 1997, by pure teenage heartache, a lexmark pro network laser and a patron of black ink. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. The complete idiots guide to publishing science fiction. H ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Publish science fiction books for free using kindle direct publishing. Science fiction book publishers sail the multiverse like a fleet of unstoppable hypercruisers. The first book entitled moon and sixpence over a cup of coffee. Burning shore press is a publisher of serious underground literature and is. The protagonist thomas wakes up in an elevator which takes him to the glade. Publishing companies accepting new authors for fiction pen. Launched in 2005 with a vision of bringing extraordinary fiction to compulsive readers who sometimes cant wait for a book to actually be printed, samhain publishing is an international publisher of ebook and traditional print fiction, proud to partner more than 600 authors of romance and horror fiction.
Founded in 1995, tachyon publications llc is a publisher of smart science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as occasional mysteries, memoirs, young adult, and literary fiction. Publishing science fiction science fiction is one of the most popular fiction genres today. Blind eye books is dedicated to publishing science fiction, fantasy, mystery. Hence the title is publishing not writing science fiction. Fiction publishers directory list of fiction publishing. It takes imagination, storytelling, and a creative approach to language to craft a work that will keep readers engaged. Fantasy authors, dont be scared away by just scifi being listed on the cover. Speculative fiction includes fantasy, science fiction, supernatural, etc.
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