The Union advises anyone considering a contract offer from Somerville House to proceed with extreme caution. Finding a Publisher Finding a publisher for your manuscript can involve a great deal of work and is often a frustrating experience.
Publishers receive unsolicited manuscripts daily.
It is a competitive marketplace and therefore difficult to get published. You will increase your chances of getting published if you choose your publisher carefully. The Writers' Union produces and sells the Writers' Guide to Canadian Publishers , which lists publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts and indicates the kind of work they are currently considering. Key Publishers Company publishes a Canadian Publishers Directory , as well as The Book Trade in Canada , both of which list all Canadian publishers and representatives of foreign publishers in Canada. The directory and The Book Trade in Canada should be available in your local library.