We are a tradepublishing house that is, we publish books for general. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Mar 12, 2019 why are australian publishers accepting submissions. Please submit only one manuscript per category at a time. Not business as usual is not your textbookstyle business book, but rather focused on helping christians in business as well as anyone who wants to achieve something great find the god way for their life. Business publishers directory of australia listing 1 to 10 of 25 business publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 3 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under business publishers. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. All submissions should be accompanied by a short biography, a note specifying whether the manuscript is a picture book, junior fiction, middlegrade or young adult novel, and your contact details. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their books published. The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks. Established in 2006, pegasus publishing nsw is a proud print media business that features the works of authors, innovators, storytellers and passionate individuals with vision. 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.
Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission process. The exception to this is for publication under bloomsbury spark our efirst ya imprint. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and. University of queensland press uqp windy hollow books. So if youre looking for a different perspective on doing business or life, this book may just change your life. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Major publisher accepting picture book submissions.
Within a particular genre, similarities are bound to occur between books. Christian book publishers australia archives ark house. A book division of text media, text publishing was launched in 1990. If not, then have a look at their recently published books. The devastating fires in victoria on black saturday, 7 february 2009, destroyed over 2,000 homes and killed 173 people. Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. Life goes ona dear friend becomes a husband, a new home is built, a son is born.
Please note that while we will make every effort to ensure that business as usual goes on, there will inevitably be some areas in which delays may occur. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Sep 05, 2018 for a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from writers, no agent required, see publishers accepting unagented manuscripts. Book publishers of australia list of book publishing. Submissions department austin macauley publishers ltd. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Stories by mums on how they manage children, work and life working mums is a collection of empowering stories that will make working mums. We are concerned only with the quality and commercial viability of the works submitted to us, and not on the personal backgrounds of the authors. Business publishers directory of australia listing 1 to 10 of 25 business publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 3 of all the publishing companies in the directory of. Wombat books australian book publisher of childrens books that you will want to share and love. Mar 02, 2016 t hese publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers.
An independent publishing and media business working with authors and clients to create highquality books, magazines, websites and content across platforms. Business books vivid publishing book publishers australia. Cgc3301, 25 canada square canary wharf london, e14 5lq united kingdom. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Until the pandemic risk recedes there may be longerthanusual response times for unsolicited. Writing can be a lonely business at times, and seeking publication can be daunting. Business publishers directory of australia list of. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Please note that while we will make every effort to ensure that business as usual goes on, there will inevitably. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals.
We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. One of the top childrens publishers in australia and new zealand, walker books has been in business for 20 years. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Bloomsbury accepts submissions from academics in all subject areas in which we publish. Any hard copy submissions received will not be returned. 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. Scribe accepts unsolicited and unagented submissions. 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. Penguin random houses offices are currently closed due to the global events surrounding the coronavirus, with staff working. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic.
We will be opening our picture book submissions again in 2020. Book publishers of australia listing 1 to 10 of 49 book publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 5 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that. Aethon books is committed to the publication of works by writers of all genders, ethnicities, color, orientation, nationalities, and religious or political beliefs. Book publishers of australia listing 1 to 10 of 49 book publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 5 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under book publishers. As is the case with most publishers that dont require an agent, they have a narrow focus. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Submissions scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprintsscholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and koala books. Omnibus a division of scholastic parragon publishing. Covering a unique and specific market books to enhance life we publish literary fiction, commercial fiction, intriguing memoirs and books on health and well being. Under our imprints we publish original fiction and nonfiction in all formats with a simple and very clear mission to entertain, educate and inspire readership across. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. If you have an idea for a book please contact one of our editors directly. Covering letter of no more than 1 or 2 pages, giving a brief account of the books subject, why it was written, and details of the authors background and qualifications for writing it. Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in. Scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprintsscholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and koala books.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Military book publishers book publishing directory. For a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from writers. Remove australia filter to see all book publishers. Australian publisher of nonfiction military, true crime, general interest, selfhelp, parenting, and childrens books. Making jams and chutneys is her therapy, and each year around the 7th of february, friends and family gather. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. From 1028 february 2014 koala books will be accepting new picture book manuscripts and will also consider illustrators portfolios for work on future books. Remove australia filter to see all business publishers directory. We publish books that matter narrative and literary nonfiction on important topics, and the best of local, international, and translated fiction. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards.
Aug 03, 2015 please send submissions electronically in the first instance. All information in these listings are from the publishers. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand we are not looking for science fictionfantasy, horror, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, screenplays or. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie dictionary publishers, pancake, st martins press. Australian publishers accepting manuscript submissions book. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission. There are so many on your list i dont know who to go to first.
It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprints scholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and koala books. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their. Thanks in part to digital technology, many of australias leading book publishers now actively invite unsolicited manuscripts. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts. So it is especially wonderful for writers to be able to access such a.
As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Apr 02, 2019 the submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019 heres a complete list of comic book, manga and graphic novel publishers who accept unsolicited submissions from artists, writers, colorists and letterers. Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher prints a varied range of fiction and nonfiction. At this stage we are not accepting submissions of any unsolicited manuscripts or artwork portfolios. Ventura press sydneys leading independent book publisher. Please send submissions electronically in the first instance. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books.