Publisher Profiles as a Resource
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Posted by Simone Preuss Sep 6, 2009 |
Regardless if you are trying to publish your manuscript, break into publishing as a fresher, move from another profession or try to connect with publishing professionals, one resource you need to compile for yourself is a list of publisher profiles.
With a bit of research, you can find out
- which publisher is most likely to accept your manuscript and how to go about it,
- which publisher you would like to work for and who is hiring,
- who heads which publishing house and
- how publishers are connected through mergers and acquisitions.
Make use of libraries near you to access specialized publications about publishing and for contact information. The Internet, of course, is another valuable resource. Publishers' websites are an obvious first stop but there are many other valuable publishing resources online.
The more information you gather beforehand, the easier your way into publishing will be. The following publisher profiles will give you an idea of how to get started and what information is relevant. Keep checking back as this is a growing list.
The four biggest English-language publishers worldwide:
- Random House Publishing Group, owned by Bertelsmann
- The Penguin Group, a subsidiary of Pearson PLC
- Simon & Schuster, owned by the CBS Corporation
- HarperCollins, a subsidiary of the News Corporation
The biggest children's book publisher: