There are enough book publishers in the United States of America to make your head spin. While most publishers are based in New York City, many of them can be found in Los Angeles and Chicago. Recent years have witnessed an incredible increase in book publishing through publishers based almost solely on the Internet.
Excellent and comprehensive directories of publishing firms can be found in your local bookstore, library, or Internet stores. Here are the names of the best ones:
The Writer's Market. It gives over 4000 market listings for consumer magazines, book publishing houses, trade journals, and contests and awards, along with 50 listings for literary agents. It also offers dynamic interviews with established writers and industry insiders, including novel publishers, editors and successful freelancers, as well as essential publishing information and advice, including payment rates and tax answers, a guide to publisher imprints, online publishing basics, and valuable self-marketing tips.
Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents. This directory provides everything working writers need to find the most receptive fiction publishers, editors and agents for their work. Each entry presents an overview of the publishing house, including its history and current lines, followed by the names of specific editors, their areas of interest, and complete contact information. It also features listings for over 150 top literary agencies. It includes expert guidance on such valuable topics as how to pitch a book to a publisher, prepare a winning query and proposal, negotiate a publishing contract, and more.
Novel & Short Story Writer's Market. This gives 2000 completely updated listings, including magazines, literary publishers, literary agents, contests and literary journals. It also provides expert advice from a spectrum of professional fiction writers, along with helpful resources listing conferences, workshops, and writing programs.
Publishers Weekly. The premier international publishing industry news magazine, it reaches every major publisher worldwide. It is the leading publication serving all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats. Also found on www.publishersweekly.com
Additionally, the Internet offers extensive directories of book publishing companies.
- Google's directory: Publishers
- Yahoo's directory: Publishers
When the word publisher or publishing is mentioned, some people automatically think of the Publisher's Clearing House. Ironically, this is not actually a book publisher at all. It is a service where you can submit sweepstakes or lotto entries, or buy magazines or merchandise to be eligible to win prize money.
