Author Gate is an author focused publishing company that welcomes new writers from all backgrounds and supports them in their efforts to have their books successfully published and marketed in both domestic and international markets.
Company Values
Author Gate was established with a set of values that guide our daily business.
"We believe the publishing industry should not be excluding new writers."
"First time authors need to be supported in their efforts to get their books published . "
"New authors should be given the same opportunities as existing authors"
Previous Authors
Read what some of our recent authors have said about working with us.
Jane Stephenson
The Quantum Drive
6 months ago
"Thank you to all the women at Author Gate who supported me on this journey to get my first book published."
John C Collins
Tomorrow Lies
18 months ago
"After two years of fruitless searching I finally found a publisher who believes in my book."
Chris Newitt
Act Now!
9 months ago
"No nonsense, just straight hard graft from all of the team - exactly what I wanted."
Publishing Departments
Each of our publishing departments are headed by an experienced industry manager to ensure smooth publishing process.
Editing Manager
I oversee the editorial team, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to deadlines. I manage the editing process, supervise our editors, and maintain our literary and commercial standards.
I also manage our design teams.
"My favourite part of the job is working with our editors to bring our authors' books up to a publishable standard."
Publishing Manager
My job is to oversee the production, distribution, marketing and sales of all of our author's books. I have to coordinate with our pre-production teams and post production partners to ensure that our books are successful as possible.
I also oversee contract rights and the implementation of our marketing strategies.
"I love seeing our author's books being sold in book shops."
Submissions Manager
I manage our team of manuscript assessors ensuring they meet our submission guidelines. I also recommend contract proposals with authors. In addition I also oversee the workflow of signed authors to publication.
"Finding a brilliant concept for a new book is the best part of my job."
Submission Guidelines
Author submissions are processed in accordance with established industry standards
to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
Original Work
All submissions must be the author’s own original creative work. Any work written by another individual without the copyright holder’s explicit written permission will be rejected. Manuscripts produced, in whole or in part, using AI will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Self Publishing
Manuscripts that have been self-published, distributed, or otherwise made publicly accessible by the author through any medium will be deemed ineligible for review or publication, except in exceptional circumstances.
Accepted Genres
We accept submissions in adult fiction, nonfiction, reference works, and biographies. Please note that we do not consider children’s illustrated books, single short stories, or individual poems. Academic books are acceptable only if a previous edition has been published by us.
Unsolicited Manuscripts
We do not currently accept unsolicited manuscripts. All submissions must be made through an approved literary agent or assessment company.
Publishing Process
We guide authors through every step of the publishing journey, ensuring a smooth transition from manuscript submission to book release.
EDITING
PUBLISHING
MARKETING
DISTRIBUTION
RETAIL
SALES
Frequently Asked Questions
Our publishing manager speaks on the Recast Podcast and answers some of the frequently asked questions he receives from first-time writers.
QUESTION:
Why are the publishing houses so reluctant?
QUESTION:
How much money do authors really make?
QUESTION:
Can a book be successful without marketing?
QUESTION:
What are some of the biggest hurdles?
Author Submissions
We are not currently accepting unsolicited submissions.
