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. We are happy to accept projects that are shorter or longer than the standard 80,000 words, and we particularly encourage the submission of publications that are innovative in terms of their format. We do not accept academic or foreign language submissions. We are happy to accept projects that are shorter or longer than the. Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise. Read our full submission guidelines dedicated for authors. 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.
Ventura press is a leading australian independent book publisher based in. For fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the. We are no longer accepting submissions outside of manuscript monday. The australian publishers association and the australian library and information association agree that it is in everyones interest for libraries to be able to reproduce. Joffe books are one of the uks leading independent publishers of bestselling crime and mystery fiction. If you are submitting a proposal for a childrens book, we ask that you also submit a draft manuscript and, if you already have an illustrator signed up, any draft illustrations. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. If you wish to submit a proposal for a book, please call or email nick walker to discuss. Selfpublish your book with australian selfpublishing group. Ventura press sydneys leading independent book publisher. Oct 10, 2016 theres a lot of mystery surrounding the book publishing process. American cancer society list of other health publishers in united states. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here.
Any questions regarding the submission process can be sent to. They deal with both fiction and nonfiction, and their mission is to help australian authors achieve international recognition. Science fiction with powerful plots with solid scientific and. Commercial nonfiction history, memoir, mind body spirit, travel, health, diet, biography. We are open to receiving submissions for proposed books in the following categories. This publisher specializes in health and fitness books, and has published some yoga books for kids as well.
We do publish firsttime writers though take preference to established authors that understand that they must promote their own book too andor use the services of a publicist. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. Joffe books, independent publisher of bestselling crime. Plus get a free copy of our book, the authors publish guide to manuscript submissions. We do not publish scripts, plays or poetry in australia and will not assess them. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. We have 230,400 partner companies at this time that can get your book and ebook seen by millions of book lovers. Seven publishers that accept memoir submissions no agent.
They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction. Just added six new publishers to this list, and updated an older link from peachtree. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic. We have 230,400 partner companies at this time that can get your book. It is easy to get rejected due to a technical mistake like not knowing the word limit or genre they prefer. We are currently open to submissions from new and established authors.
These submissions will be automatically removed from our systems and you may not hear back from us. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Many authors become fixated on publishing, but what they do not realise is that this is only 20% of. Health publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 310 health publishing companies page 1 of 31 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of health publishers. Any hard copy submissions received will not be returned. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Our passion is publishing books readers rave about by discovering, launching and nurturing talented australian authors who write quality fiction or nonfiction for a. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. The american cancer society, a leading publisher of books for people with diabetes and health professionals, publishes in the areas of health fitness, selfcare, cookingnutrition, caregiving, treatmentprevention, children and family, and oncology. New holland publishers are proudly an australian company with offices in london, sydney and auckland.
The australian publishers association and the australian library and information association agree that it is in everyones interest for libraries to be able to reproduce images of book covers to promote library programs and collections and to connect readers with books and authors, for example in library displays. Seven publishers that accept memoir submissions no. If youve finally decided to stop worrying about the. Science fiction with powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are essential for science fiction submissions. Unlike us and uk publishing houses, australian publishers suffer from a dearth of submissions. One of the top childrens publishers in australia and new zealand, walker books has been in business for 20 years. Olympia publishers accept submissions from a wide range of genres and there are different ways you can submit your work. But what really happens to the slush pile of unsolicited manuscripts that are sent to publishers by wannabe writers. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. As one of australias leading publishers, random house australia has a reputation for excellence, commitment and service. Open book publishers welcome submissions from any field, although we have a particular focus on the humanities and social sciences. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Penguin random houses offices are currently closed due to the global events surrounding the coronavirus, with staff. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division.
It has two main imprints asp australian scholarly publishing and arcadia general. 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. To view a list of health publishing companies by country please select a country. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. As one of australias leading publishers, random house australia has a reputation for excellence. Random house australia pty ltd independent publishers group. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Jun 26, 2017 who are the publishers accepting submissions directly from authors and illustrators these days but who are still solid and reliable. Academic submissions are not accepted during manuscript monday. Theres a lot of mystery surrounding the book publishing process.
Memoir publishers that dont require an agent to submit are few and far between. Rockpool publishing has temporarily closed its manuscript submissions until june 2020, due to the high number of manuscripts that we are evaluating please return to this page in june for instructions on. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of australia. A guide for prospective and current medical students in australia. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. Please understand that we may not be able to reply to every submission or return critiques. For more than thirtyfive years, new harbinger publications has brought readers effective and scientifically sound selfhelp books that deal with a range of topics in psychology, health, and personal growth. Please submit only one manuscript per category at a time. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. Military book publishers book publishing directory. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading.
Health publishers directory list of health publishing. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel. His story reflects a world changing at a frantic pace. Random house australia is a part of the global random house group, the worlds largest book publisher. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their. Apr 30, 2019 baen was one of the first publishers to use the internet as a means of spreading the word about a book or author.
We will contact you once a decision has been reached. We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently. Thank you for your interest in skyhorse publishing. 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. 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. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. If you are submitting a proposal for a childrens book, we ask that you also submit a draft. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world.
At australian selfpublishing group pty ltd we have the marketing and promotion capabilities to get your book out to the whole world. Jessica kingsley publishers submission manager powered by submittable accept and curate digital content. 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. Baen was one of the first publishers to use the internet as a means of spreading the word about a book or author. On the first monday of every month only, between 10am and 4pm australian eastern standard time, we accept electronic submissions that comply with the guidelines. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. Setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, nonfiction books across all categories including cooking and health. Go to the directory of australian publishing companies to see a list of australian publishing houses and australian publishing services companies sorted by category.
We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Jessica kingsley publishers 73 collier street, london n1 9be. Some publishers only accept submissions only during. Manuscript submissions sent on any other mondays or day of the month will. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. It boasts an impressive list of imprints including arrow, bantam, ebury, vintage, william heinemann, and woolshed press. Seven publishers that accept memoir submissions no agent required. In this article, i share a list of the best book publishers in australia and new zealand. Ventura press is one of the leading independent book publishers in sydney. Our books are grounded in science, careful research, and empirically validated clinical practice. Updated november 2018 to remove publishers now closed to direct submissions. If you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it. This book places on record the absorbing stories of this remarkable family whose contribution to so much of the history of dunsborough now goes unnoticed.
The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Selfpublish your book with australian selfpublishing. Some are old and respected, others are new and still figuring things out. Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic submissions between 10am and 4pm on the first monday of every month. Please note that our site uses cookies to provide basic functionality and feedback. The author, errol seymour, is a great grandson of william frederick seymour. 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 currently welcoming manuscripts in the following genres.
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