Ventura press is one of sydneys leading independent publishers and has become synonymous with high quality titles and internationally respected authors. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Bloomsbury will be working from home from tuesday 17th march. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia. We are a trade publishing house that is, we publish books for general readers that are made available nationally and internationally through the book trade. Ethicool is an australian publisher of childrens books that are focussed on environmental, social, and political issues. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. Abc books publishes the stories that matter to australians, written by some of australia s best storytellers. Barricade books publishes quality nonfiction manuscripts preferably that lean toward the controversial. We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our authors to produce books. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal.
The competition is intense, and the more you understand about publishing trends as well as the selection and publishing. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts. Many notable works have been written by nonindigenous australians on aboriginal themes. Many writers aspire to seeing their work, whether fiction or nonfiction, published as a book, but there is a lot more to it. Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the us, canada, uk, germany, india, france, italy, spain, japan, brazil, mexico, australia. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Big sky publishing is an australian owned, independent publisher of nonfiction books in the following genres. We host a collective stand of australian publishers, as well as displaying award winning books and a showcase of other titles. Given that cultural diversity in australian publishing has become a topic of. We publish a broad range of nonfiction books for adults, including biography, lifestyle, cooking, sport, current affairs and australiana, as well as childrens fiction, nonfiction, and picture books. An intriguing account of a pioneering family in western australia. Hybrid publishers, a small and independent publisher based in melbourne, australia, publishes highquality books covering a broad range of titles by well known and new authors. It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport.
We are an independent australian imprint publishing fiction, poetry and non. If you are an expert in a field or have sufficient experience in an area which can be anything from stamp collecting to raising chickens, many publishers will be willing to take on your book without requiring an agent. Book publishers book printers ebook publishing book. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. If you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or nonfiction australian. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below.
As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. They have won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. Since 1985, abdo has strived to provide the best in reading and research for. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. We publish highquality nonfiction books and learning materials for children and teens, parents, educators, counselors, and others who live and work with young people. The 3rd edition of australian flags has a new structure to make the book. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers.
The big list of australian picture book publishers as an unpublished author, its difficult to find someone who will even read your manuscript. The giramondo publishing company is an independent, australian, universitybased literary publisher of awardwinning poetry, fiction and nonfiction, renowned for the quality of its writing, editing and book. Independent publishers, university presses, and small literary presses and chapbooks. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. If youre feeling like you want more information on the legal issues around this, this information sheet is for you. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of australia.
Founded by jane curry, a director of the australian publishers association. The big list of australian picture book publishers. Australian literature is the written or literary work produced in the area or by the people of the. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Big sky publishing is an australian owned publisher specialising in producing the highest quality nonfiction books. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. Arpita began her career in publishing in 1998 as a. 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. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books.
The australian publishers association is the trade association representing the interests of book publishers in australia. Established in 1933, the crown imprint is a leading publisher of bestselling fiction and critically acclaimed narrative nonfiction in categories that include biography and memoir, history, science, politics, and. Uk to introduce microloan scheme for small businesses pearson reports 5% decline in first quarter update bologna releases schedule for virtual book fair global publishing bodies call for economic stimulus for book. Writer with sign saying we need diverse books because good stories come in all colors. Australian flags describes the history and significance of the australian national flag and other flags of australia, and explains the protocol for flying and displaying flags within australia. So youve almost finished writing that book or perhaps youve already finished and. Brow books australia fiction, nonfiction, crossgenre online. Sparks own farfuture scifi novel, lotus blue, is set in australia but published by the american firm. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks, howto, selfimprovement and business titles, full colour childrens books right through to premium coffeetable hardcover books. In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction. Australian science fiction authors feel let down by local publishers. W elcome to lacuna publishing, the home of bold, original writing that excites, entertains and informs new ways of thinking. Based in melbourne, they publish books in fiction and nonfiction for adults and young adults.
We plan to continue all our operations, while reducing risk of infection by having staff work from home. With the rise of e books and the popularity of self publishing, there are now companies that offer self publishing services such as editing, proofing, and design. 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. As an independent boutique publisher, we love to find those unique stories that connect us all. Five emerging australian authors talk about writing their. Hybrid publishers an independent australian publisher. In the nonfiction area its essential that you and your publisher agree on why the book should be published, what it does that the competing books in the area do. Ventura press sydneys leading independent book publisher.
Wombat books has been sharing stories and creating memories with families for over ten years. Authors and selfpublishing arts law centre of australia. Bibliography of flag books from australia and international. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. A book division of text media, text publishing was launched in 1990. The publishers below accept books in all kinds of genres fantasy, illustrations, childrens books, nonfiction, poetry you name it. Harper highlights be the first to find out about special offers, competitions and new release titles. Publishers of quality picture books, non fiction and fiction for all ages, interested in the best australian and international authors. Penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. It was the first australian novel printed and published in mainland australia and the first. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. A memoir by magda szubanski, the land before avocado by richard. Australian publishers association ultimo, australia.
All information in these listings are from the publishers. Publishers of quality picture books, non fiction and fiction for. Writers of upper primary and young adult can send their manuscript to text after reading the instructions and guidelines on this page. Visiting international publishers biographies 2018 australia council. Use the search bar at the top to find your next great read. As the name suggests, hybrid publishes a broad range of titles including business and legal texts, books. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Covering a unique and specific market books to enhance life we publish literary fiction, commercial fiction, intriguing memoirs and books. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options.
If you have a question about the information listed here, please contact the publisher. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. 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. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. About hunter publishers were an independent australian publisher with offices in brisbane and melbourne. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing. Book publishers book printers ebook publishing book printing.
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