However, you shouldnt have to pay them until they actually sell your book to a publisher. Christian literary agents free list of book agents. Gecko press is an independent publisher of curiously good awardwinning childrens books based in wellington, new zealand. Remove australia filter to see all christian publishers directory.
Newman springs publishing publish with the best, publish. Online retailers christian booksellers association new. Nikki macdonald examines what the fight and flight of new zealand. We have a number of canadian clients, three in australia and one in new zealand, but all the rest are based in the united states. Sep 05, 2018 pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission process. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. We distribute books to tens of thousands of bookstores and bookseller outlets throughout north america and internationally. Ghostwriting and publication via the dorrance imprint is a perfect choice for the author looking for a complete, high quality, personal program that leverages the expertise of publishing professionals. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Learn to revise your novel even if you dont know where to start so you can stop procrastinating, start revising, and reach your publishing goals. Over 1,000 listings for publishers, literary agents, periodicals, freelance editors, conferences, contests, and much more.
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Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Many writers aspire to seeing their work, whether fiction or nonfiction, published as a book, but there is a lot more to it than just packing off your labour of love to a publisher. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and uptodate. Book distribution nationwide book distributors, new zealand. We are one of new zealand s leading independent book distributors with over 30 years experience in the market. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission.
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As the new zealand home of the worlds bestknown publisher, we put books and readers at the centre of everything we do. Im excited to wear a new hat in the publishing industry and discover fresh voices and talent, both in childrens books and on the adult side. A good place to start is the selection of books that have won the nz post book. Welcome to castle publishing, new zealands premier christian and family publisher, with a great range of books and ebooks and. Literary agents listing 1 to 10 of 434 literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents page 1 of 44 of international organizations listed under literary agency services category. We have a huge range of christian books, christian music and christian video. Here are a further 9 australian literary agents accepting submissions. Christian bookshop for bibles, music, dvd, church resources. Tfs literary agency the tfs literary agency operates mainly in new zealand. Christian publishers directory of australia list of. Get your book published and distributed with newman springs publishing, the onestop solution for serious authors. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Christian literary agents 20202021 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent.
We are one of new zealands leading independent book. All nzala members subscribe to a code of ethics that includes. New zealand christian writers started over 30 years ago this is a national. Christian publishers directory of australia listing all 3 christian publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under christian publishers. Download your copy of the complete guide to literary agents who represent christian authors ebook. Approach agents with the same proposal you would send to a publisher and ask them to. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Getting published please note that we are not able to accept unsolicited manuscripts either by post or email. The biography of the inspirational, visionary founder of bethlehem college, tauranga. If you have an idea youd like to turn into a published book, dorrance publishing can help. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services. View a list of literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents by country by selecting a country.
Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. You may be asked to pay for the services these agents and consultants offer. Agents terms vary, but generally they take a commission ranging from 10 to 20 per cent on any money that you earn, whether from a manuscript, a short story, a public speaking engagement, or overseas sales. Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. Christian bookshopchristian bookschristian music dvd and cds. If youre an author in new zealand who wants to publish a book the traditional way, without the need for a literary agent, this post is just for you. Many publishers only accept submissions from literary agents. The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. Win great books, read sneak peeks, find out about our latest titles, and more delivered straight to your inbox. Let us know what it is and we will find it for you. Harpercollins new zealand is the countrys oldest book publisher and an independently run division of the harpercollins group, the second biggest publisher of consumer books in the world. Unfortunately your web browser is too old to properly view the page. Most publishers suggest new and aspiring writers look at the most successful. Welcome to castle publishing, new zealand s premier christian and family publisher, with a great range of books and ebooks and quality self publishing services.
Also home to rampart publishing, inspiring new zealand stories for a general readership. Readers digest managed to publish the bible as a condensed book. Harpercollins new zealand new zealands oldest book. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Nov 24, 2007 keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Across more than 40 publishing imprints, we celebrate writers, stories and ideas that entertain, educate and inspire. They include biographies and books on social issues, lifestyle, christian spirituality, justice, health and wellbeing and selected fiction. Areas of specialty include but are not limited to health, psychology, memoir, current events and narrative nonfiction of special interest. Publishing my first childrens book has been an excellent experience thanks to the friendly and caring service of dorrance publishing.
The publishers association of new zealandte rau o takupu panz represents trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers across aotearoa new zealand. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc te. Jennifer weis is looking for new voices and authors preferably with a. Daystar books is a new zealand christian book publisher. Zondervan is the gold standard of christian publishing. Submit your christian manuscript to waterbrook multnomah publishers. We strongly recommend that writers visit the new zealand society of authors website for wideranging advice and information about writing and getting published in new zealand. Panz represents book, educational and digital publishers in new zealand. Our staff includes inhouse publicity agents, copy editors, graphic artists, distribution coordinators. The steve laube agency official website of christian. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents seeking new clients. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Working individually or as a team, we ensure that each author has every advantage at all stages of the publishing process and beyond. Makaro press particularly interested in publishing nz fiction, poetry and.
Online retailers belonging to the christian booksellers association of new zealand cbanz updated 520 christian booksellers association of new zealand home. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions list of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting submissions historical fiction literary. Trilogy christian publishing was born from a desire on the part of the leadership of the trinity broadcasting network and attorneyagent thomas j. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call. Theyre the best known and have been around for a long time 80 years. Agents terms vary, but generally they take a commission ranging from 10 to 20 per cent on any money that you earn, whether from a manuscript, a short story, a public speaking engagement, or overseas. Find recommended christian literary agents by veteran author mary demuth. This study highlights the economic contribution of the new zealand book publishing industry in terms of employment, gdp and wider impacts. Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie. The anzl is a community of writers from new zealand authors of fiction, poetry.
Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz. Christian literary agents usa directory and database 20202021. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some. Books in print daystar books promoting new zealand.
If you are from another country you can send a proposal via email to any of our agents but let us know that you are living in another country. If you are from another country you can send a proposal via email. So check out new books from your dream publisher, and see which agents made. Childrens publishers directory of new zealand listing all 5 childrens publishers listed in the new zealand publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of. Thanks for your interest in publishing your christian book with waterbrook multnomah publishers. A reputable literary agent is unlikely to take on a writer who needs a. Harpercollins new zealand new zealands oldest book publisher. The new zealand association of literary agents was set up to establish standards for literary agents operating within new zealand. If youre looking for the highest quality, i would start here.
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