Need Some Help

[A.F.]

Hey, all you authors out there. A friend of a friend is looking for a publisher for a Young Adult novel, a book of literary fiction and mystery combined with contemporary fantasy, romance, and horror. If you know of any YA publishers looking for submissions let me know.

[A.L.]

A.F. wrote: "Hey, all you authors out there. A friend of a friend is looking for a publisher for a Young Adult novel, a book of literary fiction and mystery combined with contemporary fantasy, romance, and horr..."

Has she checked out Fey Publishing? They recently posted on Facebook and Twitter that they're looking for YA dark fantasy/horror.
--A.L. Phillips

[A.F.]

A.L. wrote: "A.F. wrote: "Hey, all you authors out there. A friend of a friend is looking for a publisher for a Young Adult novel, a book of literary fiction and mystery combined with contemporary fantasy, roma..."

She's just starting out, so I don't think she's checked anything yet. I'll pass on the name, thanks.

[Cathy]

She would probably do well to look for an agent that represents YA fiction to help her place it, if she wants to be traditionally published. I think it is very difficult, if not impossible, to go straight to the publisher (over the transom) as it used to be called. She should look into Writers's Digest or Writerunboxed.com for tips on agents.

http://www.agentquery.com/

[A.F.]

Liz wrote: "She would probably do well to look for an agent that represents YA fiction to help her place it, if she wants to be traditionally published. I think it is very difficult, if not impossible, to go ..."

If a writer is looking to submit to the bigger presses, yes, you do need an agent, but most of the small publishers don't bother with them these days. Sometimes it can be harder to find an agent than a publisher today.

[Toni]

Liz wrote: "She would probably do well to look for an agent that represents YA fiction to help her place it, if she wants to be traditionally published. I think it is very difficult, if not impossible, to go ..." Useful link. Thanks Liz

[Rhoda]

Hot Key Books take unsolicited subs for YA.
Mira was launching a YA imprint, http://www.miraink.co.uk/aspiringauth... for details.
It's always worth applying for the Chicken House comp too, if you're just starting out. Might get feedback from the judges: http://doublecluck.com/submissions/

can't think of any more YA publishers off the top of my head, but will think some more.

[A.F.]

Rhoda wrote: "Hot Key Books take unsolicited subs for YA.
Mira was launching a YA imprint, http://www.miraink.co.uk/aspiringauth... for details.
It's always worth applying for the Chicken House comp too, i..."

Thanks, Rhoda

[Catherine]

A.F. wrote: "Hey, all you authors out there. A friend of a friend is looking for a publisher for a Young Adult novel, a book of literary fiction and mystery combined with contemporary fantasy, romance, and horr..."
Secret Cravings Publishing is open to submissions for YA books. I published two adult books with them. I also published a YA book, my first, with Featherweight Publishing. Good luck!

[A.F.]

Catherine wrote: "A.F. wrote: "Hey, all you authors out there. A friend of a friend is looking for a publisher for a Young Adult novel, a book of literary fiction and mystery combined with contemporary fantasy, roma..."

Thanks, Catherine.