where can I get a list of non fictional book publishers?

Question

I would like to submit a book proposal- but will need to get the names and addresses of many book publishers---they must deal in true stories--crime - does anyone know if there is a web site that lists them or a place to get there names and addresses from?

Answer 1

There is a list in Writers Market of publishers - but you have to read through it to see which accept and publish non- fiction. You will also see their submission guidelines there as well as the percentage of new authors they accept. I would check any publisher out before I sent anything to them by going to Preditors and Editors and Absolute Write Water Cooler's Bewares and Background Checks Forum to see if there are any complaints about that publisher. Also - remember if you wish to deal with a major publisher you can only do that through an agent.

Non fiction works differently than fiction. You generally send a proposal instead of a query. There are some great books out there on writing non fiction proposal letters. You will find them in the same section of the bookstore where you find Writers Market.

Good luck - Pax - C.

Answer 2

Do a Yahoo or google search. Type in non-fictional book publishers.

Answer 3

Try Writers Digest Book Club's annual Writers Market. I think it's also available in bookstores.