![]() So all of these publishers have at least a small track record. We do not review publishers who have been around for less than a year. In this list there are traditional print publishers, established romance stalwarts, up and coming eBook publishers, digital imprints of the big five publishers, and everything in between. ![]() Part of this is because of diminished eBook sales and part of this is the fact that there were too many romance publishers for the market to support. A year ago this list had 40 publishers on it. If you’re looking for Australian publishers currently accepting submissions of unsolicited manuscripts, here’s an alphabetised list.In 20, after a sustained period of growth, the romance publishing market started to see a number of changes, mostly in terms of romance publishers going out of business. If you’ve looked around my website, you might have seen my post warning Australian authors about submitting unsolicited manuscripts. Consider that you might need constructive professional feedback on what you plan to send to your ideal agent or publisher.When the gatekeepers close their doors, when you don’t get any feedback from those you’ve approached, what else are you to do? Despite the occasional success story (usually in a genre such as rural lit or romance fiction), the majority of writers submitting unsolicited manuscripts to an Australian publisher are wasting their time.īut I understand your frustration. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome at the following Australian publishing houses If you’re feeling lucky, then the list below is for you.I’ve developed a range of agent submission packages with you in mind. When: Only email submissions accepted and only on the first Monday of each month here. Children’s submissions are also only accepted on the first Monday of each month and should be emailed here. Your submission will be read within six months. What: Their submissions page asks for a short synopsis, and for non-fiction, a short chapter by chapter outline. The first three chapters, an author bio, and any past publishing credits. They will look at all genres, fiction, and non-fiction. For non-fiction, they will consider most subjects that have a market and “leave the world, even a teeny bit better off for having existed.” For fiction, they are looking for literary and genre fiction. If you have a non-narrative book idea they require a pitch as well as some sample material.įor children’s books, they accept manuscripts for young readers of all ages. They would like to see full picture-book manuscripts or the first three chapters of Junior Fiction, Middle Grade, and YA novels. Note: They will only communicate via email, no phone calls. All manuscript submissions must be attachments in either Word or PDF format and the file must be under 10MB in size. For children’s books, they are particularly interested in finding new genre YA and Middle-Grade books to publish. When: Submissions are accepted by email anytime and can be sent here. ![]() Your submission will be read within eight weeks. What: Your email should include a subject line with the title of your book if it’s fiction or non-fiction, the genre (ie: The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Fiction/Literary). In your email, include a one-page synopsis. For fiction submissions, they would like the full manuscript. For non-fiction submissions, you may send all or part of the manuscript. Also, include a list of any previous publications of yours as well as relevant information about you. Note: They only accept manuscript submissions from Australian writers. ![]() They accept general and commercial non-fiction – including history, current affairs, sports, and biography – and for literary and commercial fiction. They also accept proposals from corporate organizations for custom publishing projects. They are currently not accepting submissions for these genres: fantasy, science-fiction, travelogues, crime/mystery, erotica, poetry, or picture books. When: Accepting online submissions anytime although currently closed to fiction submissions. Submissions for non-fiction and children’s book from writers who are residents of Australia or New Zealand are currently being accepted. Your submission will be read within six weeks of submission. What: For Children’s or Young adult submissions email them here. For adult fiction or narrative nonfiction, submissions email them here. Include your title and the genre in the subject line of the email. A cover letter, short summary, intended audience age range, comparable authors or titles, brief author bio, is your work on submission with agents or other publishers, short synopsis (approx.
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