Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. Hachette australia accepts work from australian or new zealand residents. Many authors have now branched out in genre and to reflect these changes australian rural romance is now australian fiction authors so that we can bring you more books, more authors, more reading. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. Fiction publishing companies of australia publishersglobals list of australian publishing houses that publish fiction books, ebooks, magazines, newspapers. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors.
Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. 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. They are an independent company with good distribution. Mar 12, 2019 why are australian publishers accepting submissions. The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. Make sure to read the submission requirements on the publishers websites before submitting. Writers of fiction, commercial fiction, childrens books, young adult. Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. The australian publishers association is the peak body for australian book, journal and electronic publishers. The competition is intense, and the more you understand about publishing trends as well as the selection and publishing processes, the better your chances. Click on any image group title to go to your favourite genresubgenre of reading. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and. We are happy to supply a detailed quote at any time and are happy to communicate with clients either via email or by. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
We live in australia, were published by australian publishers, and we strongly feature aussie life in our novels. Redback publishing specialise in publishing childrens nonfiction books, especially those for primary to lower. Link to our post about covid19 welcome to ifwg publishing australia, the publishing imprint that specialises in speculative and middle grade fiction for australia, uk and new zealand readers. Sparks thinks australian publishers caution when it comes to science fiction can be explained by the state of the industry more broadly. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. It could be that a junior reader who loathes fantasy crime name your. We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our authors to produce books of exceptional quality and design. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list.
Adult fiction dark fantasy horror adult fiction science fiction. If you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or nonfiction australian stories for adults, we would love to hear from you. It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks. They deal with both fiction and non fiction, and their mission is to help australian authors achieve international recognition.
Mar 08, 2016 h ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Australias first science fiction magazine was thrills, incorporated 195052, published by transport publishing co, and imprint of horwitz publishing house. One of the top childrens publishers in australia and new zealand, walker books has been in business for 20 years. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who.
If you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing. Australian science fiction authors feel let down by local. Making jams and chutneys is her therapy, and each year around the 7th of february, friends and family gather. History, military history, selfhelp, autobiography. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required.
Life goes ona dear friend becomes a husband, a new home is built, a son is born. Publishing fifteen to twenty books each year, they have some three hundred titles in print, and nearly four. Harlequin books submissions harpercollins australia. Penguin books australia publishes literature and popular fiction and books of australian interest in all subject areas. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Many authors have now branched out in genre and to reflect these changes australian rural romance is now australian fiction authors so that we can bring you more books, more authors, more reading enjoyment. We accept proposals from australian writers only, for general and commercial nonfiction including history, current affairs, sports, and biography and for literary and commercial fiction. Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie. Submission guidelines tck publishing book publisher. New holland publishers are proudly an australian company with offices in london, sydney and auckland. Many writers aspire to seeing their work, whether fiction or nonfiction, published as a book, but there is a lot more to it than just packing off your labour of love to a publisher. We have two exciting imprints that are acquiring now. Unlike us and uk publishing houses, australian publishers suffer from a.
It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Text won the australian book industry awards abia small. Melbournebased publisher of literary fiction and non fiction. Brio books is an independent australian publisher of trade fiction and nonfiction under five imprints with a real commitment to supporting emerging authors, particularly through seizure. Book publishers of thriller novels book publishing directory. Fiction publishers directory of australia list of fiction. Were an independent australian publisher with offices in brisbane and melbourne. Australian fiction authors welcome to our world of books where youll find contemporary and historical fiction from a group of australian authors writing stories that reflect life in our big, beautiful country from the outback to the small towns to the cities. 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.
Why are australian publishers accepting submissions. 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. Scifi authors feel let down by local publishers abc news. If you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or non fiction australian stories for adults, we would love to hear from you. Remove australia filter to see all fiction publishers directory. Fiction publishers directory of australia listing 1 to 10 of 23 fiction publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 3 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of. Psychology book publishers academic studies press through our outstanding, opinionleading authors and series editors, we continuously strive to enhance understanding through our monographs and. The unrestricted return of nonaustralian science fiction marked an end to one period of growth in australian homegrown science fiction writing and publication. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. The past two centuries have witnessed a dramatic transformation in the place of food and eating in the australian public consciousness, from the. Island is a quarterly magazine and welcomes non fiction, fiction and poetry submissions. Abdo books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children between ages 412. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. Big sky publishing is an australian owned publisher specialising in producing the highest quality non fiction books.
Sep 05, 2018 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. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Military book publishers book publishing directory. Australian fiction authors welcome to our world of books where youll find contemporary and historical fiction from a group of australian authors writing stories that reflect life in our big, beautiful country. We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, non fiction books across all categories including cooking and health, natural history and gardening, sport, travel, biographies, true crime, selfhelp and reference to bold substantial coffee. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers and their. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy.
A young book editor named alice embarks on a relationship with an older, prizewinning novelist in manhattan. We publish a unique blend of fiction, nonfiction and poetry and specialise in writing that is original and engaged much of it written by young australian writers youve never heard of, but should have. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan. Psychology book publishers book publishing directory.
Many writers aspire to seeing their work, whether fiction or non fiction, published as a book, but there is a lot more to it than just packing off your labour of love to a publisher. The big list of australian picture book publishers. April davis shes finishing off a degree in professional writing and publishing and is an aspiring novelist flirting with the idea of historical fiction. How to prepare your manuscript for small aussie publishers. Our professional book publishing team offers book editing, book illustration, book cover design, book design layout, typesetting, ebook conversion, ebook distribution, printondemand, book print.
Thanks in part to digital technology, many of australias leading book publishers now actively invite unsolicited manuscripts. They sell a lot of books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche. Generally speaking a fiction writer aspiring to a traditional book deal must be clear on the genre in which he or she writes, research comparable. Big sky publishing is an australian owned publisher specialising in producing the highest quality nonfiction books. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers willing to risk an unknown writer. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher prints a varied range of fiction and non fiction.
Fiction publishers directory of australia listing 1 to 10 of 23 fiction 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 fiction publishers. The publishers below accept books in all kinds of genres fantasy, illustrations, childrens books, nonfiction, poetry you name it. Australian fiction authors welcome to our world of books. Peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and. Hq is the new home of diverse and compelling australian fiction, designed to appeal to a readership of smart, curious women. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit literary publishers.
Advice for australian writers considering submitting their unsolicited. Independent australian publishers offer alternative means of publishing your work, and can realise the true value of a writers work. A book division of text media, text publishing was launched in 1990. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, non fiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand we are not looking for science fiction fantasy, horror, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, screenplays or. The devastating fires in victoria on black saturday, 7 february 2009, destroyed over 2,000 homes and killed 173 people. The giramondo publishing company is an independent, australian. This bold, innovative collision of form, tone, and style ingeniously juxtaposes alices dreamworld alongside amars harsh reality.
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