Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Send the first 3 chapters and a brief 1page synopsis. Australian scholarly publishing pty ltd was established in 1991. Harpercollins publishers the price of fortune provides a rare glimpse into the inner life of one of the nations bestknown figures, weaving. 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. An intriguing account of a pioneering family in western australia. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts. A memoir by magda szubanski, the land before avocado by richard. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. In australia we have a specialist wholesaling business selling books and stationery into the gift market. Use the search bar at the top to find your next great read.
We do not accept academic or foreign language submissions. Ethicool is an australian publisher of childrens books that are focussed on environmental, social, and political issues. For you to have the best experience on, we recommend using the current versions of firefox, chrome, safari, or. Why are australian publishers accepting submissions. Harper highlights be the first to find out about special offers, competitions and new release titles. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. 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. Our passion is publishing books of both exceptional quality and design, as we believe the experience of reading extends from words and memorable stories to the aesthetic look. I always ask a potential author to write an introduction to the book. They accept fulllength manuscripts in following genres. Redback publishing specialise in publishing childrens nonfiction books, especially those for primary to lower.
So youve done it, youve written a book and youre finally ready to submit to. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book. Adult nonfiction books hold the secondlargest share at 27%, followed by adult fiction 14% and childrens books 8. Publishers of quality picture books, non fiction and fiction for all ages, interested in the best australian and international authors. Hybrid publishers an independent australian publisher. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers. If you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or nonfiction australian. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. 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. Book publishers of australia list of book publishing.
The publishers below accept books in all kinds of genres fantasy, illustrations, childrens books, nonfiction, poetry you name it. Thanks in part to digital technology, many of australias leading book publishers. 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. While there are two routes you can take when publishing your nonfiction book, the focus of this guide will be on traditional publishing, i. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. Amazons kindle direct publishing kdp is a fast, easy and free way for authors and publishers to keep control and publish their books worldwide on the kindle and kindle reading apps. Based in melbourne, they publish books in fiction and nonfiction for adults and young adults. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales.
We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our authors and clients to produce books. We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our authors to produce books. With a reputation for originality in publishing nonfiction. In the nonfiction area its essential that you and your publisher agree on why the. As the name suggests, hybrid publishes a broad range of titles including business and legal texts, books. 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. It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. As an independent boutique publisher, we love to find those unique stories that connect us all. Writers of upper primary and young adult can send their manuscript to text after reading the instructions and guidelines on this page. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Writers of fiction, commercial fiction, childrens books, young adult fiction and non fiction can consider submitting their manuscripts to them.
Unlike us and uk publishing houses, australian publishers suffer from a. Our passion is publishing books of both exceptional quality and. Olympia publishers cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or nonreturn of any material sent to us in hardcopy or otherwise. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. Book publishers book printers ebook publishing book. Your guide to publishing a nonfiction book ny book editors. Publishers of quality picture books, non fiction and fiction for. Wombat books has been sharing stories and creating memories with families for over ten years. As an unpublished author, its difficult to find someone who will even read your manuscript.
We notice you are using a browser version that we do not support. When youre pitching a nonfiction book to a publisher, just about everything is different. Authors and selfpublishing arts law centre of australia. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. Joffe books is a small publisher located in london. A book division of text media, text publishing was launched in 1990. If youre feeling like you want more information on the legal issues around this, this information sheet is for you. Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher. Writers of fiction, commercial fiction, childrens books, young adult fiction and nonfiction can consider submitting their manuscripts to them. Friday pitch, literary agent, manuscript monday, memoir, monthly catch, nonfiction, pan. Big sky publishing is an australian owned, independent publisher of nonfiction books in the following genres. 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.
How to prepare your manuscript for big aussie publishers writers. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Over 56 million books were sold by the australian book. Mysteries, romance, thrillers, detective, suspense. They have won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. This should be the actual introduction that goes into the book and which will encourage the customer in a bookstore who reads it to buy the book. The big list of australian picture book publishers. Best australia nonfiction books score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. One of my most popular posts, ive finally given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions to australian book publishers a makeover for.
Big sky publishing is an australian owned, independent publisher specialising in producing the highest quality nonfiction books and corporate products. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia. It could be that a junior reader who loathes fantasy crime name your genre. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of australia. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers willing to risk an unknown writer. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. Big sky publishing is an australian owned publisher specialising in producing the highest quality nonfiction books.
The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher prints a varied range of fiction and nonfiction. Big sky publishing is a new boutique publishing company specialising in publishing the highest quality nonfiction books. In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction. Book publishers book printers ebook publishing book printing.
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