AUTHOR GATE

Opening up the closed world of publishing.

Author Gate is a traditional 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 is a traditional publisher with established 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"

Upcoming Authors

Read about our upcoming authors.

Dr James Behrens is a barrister, arbitrator, and author.


He is a barrister of Lincoln’s Inn and the Middle Temple. He is also a Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.


In addition to his legal career Dr Behrens is a licensed lay minister in the Diocese of London and has served as Chancellor of the Dioceses of Leicester and Bristol.


He is the author of four books, with his most recent work Thirty-Nine Articles, being published by Author Gate and due for release soon.

Published Authors

Read what some of our recent authors have said about working with us.

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. It was hard work, but worth it.”

Publishing Departments

Each of our publishing departments are headed by an experienced industry manager to ensure smooth publishing process.

Company Founder

After years of experience in the publishing industry, I founded Author Gate to build a new traditional publishing company focused on supporting new writers as they work toward becoming published authors. Every member of our team is deeply committed to guiding and supporting our writers in achieving their goals.

"I love hearing stories from our team of authors who we have helped."

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."

Staff Members

Miss. Wilson - Legal Advisor

Ms Watkins - Junior Editor

Ms. Kaur - Paralegal

Mr. Goodall - Publishing Editor

Miss. C. Greene - Assessor

Miss. Hamilton - Junior Editor

Mrs. V. Holmes - Author Liaison

Submission Guidelines

Author submissions are processed in accordance with established industry standards.

  • 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. 

  • AI Generated

    Manuscripts produced, in whole or in part, using AI will not be accepted under any circumstances.

  • Self Published Work

    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 adult fiction, nonfiction, reference works, and biographies. We do not accept children’s illustrated books, single short stories, or individual poems. Academic books are considered only if a previous edition has been published by us.

  • Unsolicited Manuscripts

    All submissions must be made through an approved literary agency or assessment company.

  • Multiple Submissions

    We do not accept multiple submissions from the same author. 

Publishing Process

We guide authors through every step of the publishing journey, ensuring a smooth transition from manuscript submission to publication.

EDITING

PUBLISHING

MARKETING

DISTRIBUTION

RETAIL

SALES

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer the most frequently asked questions from new writers.

Who is the manager of Author Gate
Where Is Author Gate Located
How Many Books Do You Publish Each Year
Is Author Gate A Traditional Publishing Company?
What Are The Main Obstacles New Writers Face?
Do You Have To Market Your Book To Be Successful
How Much Money Do New Authors Make?
Why Are Publishing Companies So Reluctant To Take On New Writers

Author Submissions


Author Gate is a traditional publisher and we are currently accepting submissions from represented authors.