Allen and Unwin offer the Friday Pitch where writers can send in unsolicited submissions. They publish over 80 new children’s and Young Adult books each year, but they don’t take unsolicited picture books, poetry or short stories. Email a short synopsis to first three chapters biography and ‘ why you think you’d be a god fit with Affirm Press.‘Īllen and Unwin – voted publisher of the year 13 times, this is a major independent publisher. Submissions: One submission per author only.For picture book submissions check their website. They only accept email submissions on the first Monday of each month. I realise that the list won’t remain ‘current’ for long, however, I hope it is useful and I will try to keep it updated.Ĭhildren’s publishers accepting unsolicited submissionsĪffirm Press – Affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Please refer to individual websites for detailed formatting guidelines and other requirements such as cover letter/synopsis. So here it is – with links to websites and some basic submission information. Please let me know if I have missed anything or made mistakes, and I will adjust the list accordingly. I have also included some hybrid publishers: Hybrid publishers combine aspects of traditional publishing and self-publishing. After much thought, I also decided to include all the publishers whose websites I checked even those not currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. This one is for the children’s fiction writers out there.Īt present the list covers Australian children’s publishers only, however, I have added a link (at the bottom) to a UK writer who has done exactly the same thing, only with British publishers. Finding out who these publishers are is another matter, but having spent a ‘cheerful’ afternoon searching the web, and being the digital hoarder that I am, I have compiled yet another list. Their core values of Creativity, Aspiration, Responsibility and Endeavour (CARE) represents the most important thing of all – that everyone takes care of each other, and is kind to each other.Not every writer has an agent but then not every publisher requires that you do, and although making unsolicited submissions can be a daunting task, there are many children’s publishers who are quite willing to search through that horribly named ‘slush pile’ we all have heard so much about. Wells encourages every pupil to be curious and open-minded. Outstanding characteristics: There is a strong sense of family, acceptance and kindness at the School that makes it a very special place in which to live and learn. The Good Schools Guide 2020 noted “Pastoral care was voted outstanding by all we spoke to.” With the mixed day and boarding houses situated in the heart of the School, this warm atmosphere extends into the day-to-day life of every pupil making Wells not just a school but a home. Pastoral care: Wells aims to provide all pupils with a family environment within a kind and caring community where they can be happy, healthy and, most importantly, who they are. A recent ISI report noted “The quality of pupils’ development is excellent.” The School won the Independent School of The Year Award for Performing Arts in 2020, was shortlisted for Co-ed School of The Year in 2021 and is a finalist for Independent Pre-Prep School of The Year 2022. Art flourishes with regular exhibitions in Cedars Hall, and CCF has over 200 cadets. The drama department has built a reputation for ambitious productions (one was attended by Sir Cameron Mackintosh!). They offer over 15 sport options and are proud to have the best cricket grounds in Somerset. Around one quarter of Senior School pupils are specialist musicians, however, it’s unique in being the only specialist music school in the world to be situated within the context of an all-round school, meaning that pupils benefit from “the best of both worlds.”Ĭo-curricular: Sport is an integral part of School life and they encourage pupils of all abilities to take part. The curriculum: Wells Cathedral School provides an innovative and bold curriculum with an Integrated Arts Programme, Modern Foreign Languages, STEM, a Specialist Music Scheme and a Specialist Maths Scheme. Number of pupils: 771, 194 Sixth Form pupils 262 boardersįee structure: Prep School day fees: from £2,936. Wells Cathedral School, The Liberty, Wells, Somerset BA5 2ST
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