Your book will be available for sale in english in the u. Listed below are some local and large national publishers who are currently open for submissions, however please do check their websites as these guidelines can change regularly and not all publishing houses accept unsolicited manuscripts. To help aspiring writers reach their goal of being published, we recommend that you use an editor. Getting published vivid publishing book publishers australia. Apr 07, 2017 australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel, autobiography, or childrens book, aurora house is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, and wed love to hear from you. We distribute internationally in electronic form and in print. All written submissions will be shredded without reading. Affirm press welcomes submissions from authors and agents. Ebook publisher open to submissions written by emily harstone solstice is a publishing house based out of the united states that publishes ebooks and print on demand books. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986.
Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Major publisher accepting picture book submissions. Persea books welcomes submissions from authors of fiction and nonfiction. Depending on the subject matter and genre, we also pursue buyers outside the traditional book trade, including corporations, associations, specialty retailers and other markets. As is the case with most publishers that dont require an agent, they have a narrow focus. While the big five publishers require an agent, many smaller publishers do not. Bloomsbury spark is a oneofakind, global, digital imprint from bloomsbury publishing dedicated to publishing a wide array of exciting fiction ebooks to teen, ya and new adult readers. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. So youve done it, youve written a book and youre finally ready to submit to. These submissions will be automatically removed from our systems and you may not hear back from us. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books, illustrated. For a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from writers, no agent required, see publishers accepting unagented manuscripts.
Tenth street press is a transnational independent royaltypaying book publisher based between melbourne, london and seattle. With offices in london, sydney and auckland new holland publishers is setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, nonfiction books across all categories including cooking and health, natural history and gardening, sport, travel, biographies, true crime, selfhelp and reference to bold substantial coffee table books featuring the most dynamic fullcolor illustrations. A list of australian childrens publishers that currently accept unsolicited submissions. For a list of more than a hundred publishers that do not require an agent, go to publishers accepting. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Editorial editing structural, text, proofreading, indexing, etc. Australia, southern africa, the philippines, korea, hong kong, and singapore. Unlike us and uk publishing houses, australian publishers suffer from a. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Get published ek books submissions ek books online. We have some suggestions for where to go to take your manuscript to the next stage of its journey. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys.
Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books, illustrated books. We are not currently accepting submissions please check back soon. Getting published australian publishers association.
As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Submission guidelines august house publishers atlanta. We are no longer accepting submissions outside of manuscript monday. Redback publishing currently publish around 50 books per year, many of these from established authors and illustrators. We want to publish australian authors, but we want the books also to have global appeal, as we work closely with our uk sister imprints. With 1,000 books in print and growing, the list of books we publish is wideranging, diverse, and distinguished. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. We also receive some that are very close to being ready to be published, but not quite there.
We are not currently accepting submissions please check back. The increase in communication is reassuring for authors, who often feel that control over their book is taken out of their hands once a contract is signed. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia. We pride ourselves on working with australia and nzs best and brightest. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. Page street publishing is a publisher of full color, mostly hardcover, gift books, cook books, and craft books. Please send three of your best and most polished chapters. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors from around the world pegasus publishers submissions guidelines and our publishing process see our covid19. You can find details of all australian publishers and agents at australian. All submissions should be sent electronically as a word document. Please send submissions electronically in the first instance. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Submitting your work to a publisher can be both daunting and exciting, and it is understandable that you will be longing for an answer. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to.
Why are australian publishers accepting submissions. We understand how difficult it can be for new writers to get their work in front of publishers, we are currently accepting. All fantasy submissions must be at least 40,000 words in length. Prospective authors should submit a book proposal that.
They are also not accepting submissions from authors outside of north america, except for adult. Aug 03, 2015 in truth, publishers act as gatekeepers, organisers, and disseminators of titles, with such tasks as. One of my most popular posts, ive finally given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions to australian book publishers a makeover for 2019. Text is broadly interested in publishing fiction and nonfiction, including upper primary and young adult. Please note that margaret river press is currently not accepting any unsolicited manuscripts. At morris publishing australia, we receive many books that should be published, but we can only take so many in a year and have to turn them down. We do not accept academic or foreign language submissions. These publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. We will be opening our picture book submissions again in 2020. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. They are interested in general fiction, humor, a satire of fantasy and horror, erotica, mystery. Vivid books are listed with the national library of australia and titlepage, enabling your book to be easily found, discovered and ordered by bookstores, libraries, trade distributors and readers.
Familiarise yourself with the genre we are accepting for the current submission cycle, the genres we publish overall and if there are existing titles that have something in common with your book. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. With offices in london, sydney and auckland new holland publishers is setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, nonfiction books across all categories including cooking and health, natural history and gardening, sport, travel, biographies, true crime, selfhelp and reference to bold substantial coffee table books. Please note that we are not accepting poetry, play scripts or picture books at present. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. They only accept electronic submissions and any unsolicited manuscripts sent in hard.
Major publisher accepting picture book submissions koala books, an imprint of scholastic australia, has announced a rare and exciting opportunity for picture book authors and illustrators the picture book festival of potential. We will reopen for submissions at specific intervals throughout the year. Nbm is only accepting submissions from already published authors at this time, including ones with proven success in webcomics. New society publishers receives many hundreds of submissions a year, of which only a tiny percentage are ultimately selected for publication. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres.
A subject line stating the title of your book, whether its fiction or nonfiction, and its genre. If you would like us to consider your work for publication, please compile the following. Submissions bloomsbury spark is a oneofakind, global, digital imprint from bloomsbury publishing dedicated to publishing a wide array of exciting fiction ebooks to teen, ya and new adult readers. Resist the temptation to call because well only discuss submissions by email and never over the phone. As an author, it is your responsibility to submit a clean and thoroughlyedited manuscript to a publisher. Along with your submission, please include a book marketing and promotions plan. Macmillan is a big international publishing company that also has a branch in australia. If so, the following collection of book publishers has been put together. Book publishers taking submissions, childrens book publishers. Format all documents as ms word, double space, times roman font, 12pt. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Any hard copy submissions received will not be returned.
How to prepare your manuscript for big aussie publishers writers. Many of the larger publishing houses in australia do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Ventura press is one of the leading independent book publishers in sydney. Submission guidelines please ensure you follow the guidelines set out below. All information in these listings are from the publishers. For a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts. Covering letter of no more than 1 or 2 pages, giving a brief account of the book s subject, why. Vivid authors now also have the option of listing their books with our publishing partners ingram the worlds largest. Before submitting a manuscript or proposal to echo publishing, please do some research. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. Diy, craft, and travel, as well as childrens activity books and young.
Development before you consider submitting your work to a publisher. Penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. Before you tell us about your book idea, please carefully read the guidelines at the top of this page. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here.
The dates of these submissions windows and the types of material we are looking for will be announced on twitter and facebook, as well as on this page. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. We are currently accepting submissions for fantasy novels. Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic submissions. Hohm press is committed to publishing books that provide readers with alternatives to the. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher. August house considers submissions of artwork separately from submissions of text, even if proposed for the same work. It can be hard to determine if they are open or shut to submissions, and when you should submit. We are not just interested in publishing your book. Wombat books australian book publisher of childrens books that you will want to share and love. Jun 26, 2017 ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird.
Hinkler is an independent australian publisher specialising in unique books, toys, and gifts for children and adults hinkler books. However, please be advised we primarily deal with nonfiction categories. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Please send a cover letter, a 1page synopsis and your first 3 chapters in hard copy. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts.
Design cover, internal book design, illustrations, cartoons, etc. New holland publishers consider and welcome all manuscript submissions from authors wishing to be published. As an independent nonprofit 501c3 publisher distributed by penguin random house, we enjoy the best of both worlds. Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel, autobiography, or childrens book, aurora house is currently accepting.
Submit a onepage query, a twopage synopsis and the first three chapters of the manuscript. There are some important advantages to publishing with a smaller press. While writers the world over struggle to craft truly original stories, theorists spend. We are not accepting fiction submissions at this time. An independent publishing and media business working with authors and clients to. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. We delve into how to prepare your manuscript for australian publishers. Big sky publishing is currently accepting fully complete manuscripts that are a good fit with our requirements and meet our submission guidelines we publish nonfiction adult titles and are. You will then need to fill in the submissions form below the guidelines to tell us about yourself and your book idea. Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic submissions between 10am and 4pm on the first monday of every month. If you are looking for professional advice on publishing your book and making it a success, consider joining exisle academy, run by our parent company exisle publishing. You can get a peek into the sorts of stories and characters we look for at wombat books with our suggestions at the bottom of the page.
Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. Launching in autumn 20 our outstanding list will feature multiple genres. There are so many on your list i dont know who to go to first. Please be mindful that what you submit, to any publisher, represents you. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. We accept unsolicited manuscripts and regularly receive over 1,000 per year, which we process as time permits. We reserve the right to determine binding hardcover v. Art and design, art, craft, graphic design, interior design. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers. Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. You must submit using our online form when the submission date is open. Writing a book is a monumental feat, which in itself has been known to take years.
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