How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29
How to submit a book to Workman Publishing
Reads unsolicited work
Workman, Workman Kids, Algonquin and Artisan take no unsolicited submissions. Workman does review proposals on some subjects straight from authors and agents, by email only. It has bought Algonquin Books and Timber Press.
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Where pitches like these are made: Frankfurt Book Fair · Bartleby08, CC BY-SA 4.0
In its own words
“Currently, the Workman, Workman Kids, Algonquin Books, Algonquin Young Readers, and Artisan imprints do not accept unsolicited submissions.”
“We are always pleased to review new proposals on these topics directly from authors and from agents.”
“Submissions are only accepted via email.”
What it says it looks for
“The books we select to carry out this mission include nonfiction titles for adults and children on gardening, home reference, crafts, cooking, beer & wine, nature, raising animals, horses, building, farming, homesteading, and mind/body/spirit.”
“A brief statement explaining why you think your book is needed and describing the potential readers of the book.”
What it has bought from outside
1989
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
“In 1989, Algonquin was acquired by Workman Publishing.” en.wikipedia.org
2006
Timber Press (gardening and nature publisher)
“It was acquired by Workman Publishing in 2006.” en.wikipedia.org
