Publishers

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Bloomsbury Australia is the Sydney office of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. A leading independent publishing house established in 1986.

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(02) 8820 4900
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Brandl & Schlesinger is an independent Australian publisher that aims to publish the best of Australian literature that reflects its diversity of voices.

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Publishing arm of the national bookseller. Imprint of HarperCollins.

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ANU Press produces fully peer-reviewed monographs and journals across a wide range of subject areas, with a special focus on Australian and international policy, Indigenous studies and the Asia-Pacific region.

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(02) 6125 0262
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Africa World Books is a book publisher in Australia serving African authors. Aims to provide education, support, and information to both authors from the African community and members who crave to learn more about it.

Phone
+161861122989
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Independent publisher of Australian history.

Phone
(03) 9650 0525
Address
PO Box 18046 COLLINS STREET EAST VIC 8003
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Publishes a broad range of non-fiction books for adults, including biography, lifestyle, cooking, sport, current affairs and Australiana, as well as children’s fiction, non-fiction, and picture books. Operates in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers Australia.

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ABC Books does not accept unsolicited submissions unless via a literary agent or accompanied by a positive appraisal from a reputable manuscript appraisal agency.
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3 Umfana Publishers is an independent book marketing, sales and distribution company, offering opportunities to authors of women’s fiction, romance of all genres and heat levels, as well as biographies and memoirs.

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Independent publisher, helping Australian writers publish their works. Imprint of Corven.

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We are Australia’s best publishing & promotional provider to Indie authors. We help writers become bestselling authors whilst building a strong brand… Our agency has been designed to provide everything (and more) you will ever need as an independent author to create the best product of your latest book and get it into the global marketplace for readers to buy. A niche model to the industry and one of the only hybrid publishing agencies that delivers you sales of your work through national and international distribution networks. We work with you on…

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0474 786 271
Address
218A Skipton Street, BALLARAT VIC 3350
Contact Name
Brad Shaw
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Green Olive Press is a boutique publishing house. Established in 2006, Green Olive Press traditionally publishes a small number of “Stories worth writing, writing worth reading” each year, primarily children’s books, literary fiction, poetry, nature and books about food. Green Olive Press also provides a range of publishing services to self-publishers, author publishers, not-for-profit organisations and businesses.

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0405 304 340
Address
PO Box 441 BRIGHTON VIC 3186
Contact Name
Caroline Webber
Paying Market
Yes
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Submission Information
If you would like Green Olive Press to consider your work for traditional publication, please send: • Name, contact details and a brief biography, including details of your social media profile • Synopsis including no. of chapters, length, and completion date • <5,000 words of your book, printed on A4 paper, double spaced • Details of the market for your book, thoughts regarding how and where your book will sell, and your willingness to engage in promotional events • Explanation of why you think Green Olive Press is a suitable company to publish your book • SSAE if required
Average submission response time: 12 weeks.
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Green Olive Press also provides self-publishing services, copywriting, ghost writing, grant and funding application and tender writing services.
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Halstead Press specialises in history and heritage books, literature, current affairs, scholarly works and general illustrated books. We handle all stages of book production, from concept development to marketing and promotion.

Phone
(02) 92113033
Address
66/89 Jones St, ULTIMO NSW 2007
Paying Market
Yes
Submission Information
• Accepts manuscript submissions via post at given address • Include synopsis, estimate of word length and completion date, any relevant information about previous work, ideas on sales potential and markets, and the text or a substantial sample • Further information at www.halsteadpress.com.au/site/submission-guidelines/
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Here at Pan Macmillan Australia, we publish a wide range of bestselling, award-winning and high-quality titles. We publish under the imprints Macmillan, Pan, Picador, Plum and Macquarie Dictionary Publishers. We are committed to investing in Australian authors and stories, and our local publishing program covers a broad range of genres.

Phone
02 92859101
Address
Level 25, 1 Market Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
Paying Market
Yes
Submission Information
• Submissions via online form at website • Read and review guidelines, fill out the form in as much detail as possible • Submissions read within three months, you will be contacted only if successful
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PublishMyBook.Online is different from other self-publishing services. We are about human relationships, not automation, and yet we bring you the best of both worlds: project management, workflow and efficiency alongside creative ability, skill and knowledge. This is so that you can have a high quality book and e-book for an affordable price.

Phone
0410 381 333
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No
Submission Information
Instead of making you try to fit one of our packages, we will fit our services to your unique needs. Please let us know more about you and your book project.
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Text Publishing is an independent, Melbourne-based publisher of literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction. We are broadly interested in publishing fiction and non-fiction, including middle grade and young adult.

Address
Level 10, Swann House, 22 William Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000
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Yes
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Allen & Unwin publish over 80 new books for children and young adults each year. Specialisation: mostly fiction novels and occasionally non-fiction narratives not covered by educational publishers.

Phone
(03) 96655000
Address
406 Albert Street, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Paying Market
Yes
Tips & General Information
The Friday Pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our in-house Submission Editors. Please note Allen & Unwin only accepts manuscripts correctly submitted through our electronic system. Any hard-copy submissions mailed in will be recycled. Also that, despite its name, The Friday Pitch is open to submissions all week!
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Canongate has emerged as one of the most dynamic publishing houses in Britain. With a distinctly international outlook, Canongate Books continues to nurture and publish new talent from around the world, whilst retaining the essence of the Scottish Canon.

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0131 557 5111
Address
14 High Street, EDINBURGH EH1 1TE SCOTLAND
Tips & General Information
Do not send submissions by fax, email, or disk. Rejected hard copies will not be returned.
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Hay House is an international leader in self-help and transformational publishing. Publishes books, CDs, videos, and DVDs. Specialisation: Self-help, personal growth, mind, body and spirit.

Phone
(02) 9669 4299
Address
PO BOX 515, BRIGHTON LE SANDS NSW 2216
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Tips & General Information
Hay House does not accept unsolicited manuscripts – this includes online manuscript submissions, book proposals, and sample chapters. Hay House is willing to consider material submitted by literary agents.
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Specialisation: Poetry and fiction by authors of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Phone
(03) 5342 2263
Address
c/- Post Office, SMYTHESDALE VIC 3351
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Manuscripts are accepted between January and March each year. Please see the website. Manuscript and other material will be returned only if suitable sized SSAE is supplied. As publish authors from diverse cultural backgrounds, author’s resume must include cultural background.
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Publishes home study material and student workbooks. Pascal Press is most recognised for the Excel range of study guides and the Basic Skills primary workbook series. Specialisation: Educational (for students, parents and teachers).

Phone
(02) 8585 4044
Address
PO BOX 250, GLEBE NSW 2037
Tips & General Information
Only interested in submissions for books with a general educational purpose. Submissions should include a rationale clearly identifying the purpose and target audience.
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Since its establishment in 1979, Acorn Press has been publishing books for Australians that are thoughtful, well informed and written from a Christian perspective. Acorn’s aim is to produce books which challenge readers to think about the issues we face in twenty-first century life and to enable us to effectively engage the world we live in. In January 2017,  the Acorn Press brand was acquired by the Bible Society Australia group. For further details, follow this link.

Phone
0438 274 255
Address
Acorn Press, Bible Society Australia, GPO Box 4161, Sydney NSW 2001
Contact Name
Dr Kristin Argall, Managing Editor
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Affirm Press is committed to publishing books that have a positive impact on the community. Will look at all genres with commercial potential, including non-fiction, genre and literary fiction. Affirm builds long-term creative relationships through editorial commitment to authors.

Phone
(03) 86959688
Address
1 Jacksons Road, MULGRAVE VIC 3170
Tips & General Information
Make a compelling case for why your book would have a positive impact and how it would influence by delight. Include a cover letter outlining why your manuscript would be a good fit with Affirm’s ethos.
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An independent publisher established over 20 years ago with offices in London and Sydney. Aurora Metro have published authors such as Germaine Greer, Suchen Christine Lim, Avi Sirlin, Sandro Martini, and more. Publishes fiction, non-fiction, biography, drama and playscripts, travel, and cookery books.

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+44 (0)203 261 0000
Address
20 Carrington Avenue, MOSMAN NSW 2088
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McGraw-Hill provides information in numerous areas at a variety of levels and in different media. Specialisation: Educational texts, school and tertiary. Professional, trade, medical and reference titles.

Phone
(02) 9900 1800
Address
Locked Bag 2233, NORTH RYDE BC NSW 1670
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Tips & General Information
When submitting, mark emails to the attention of the publishing department. See website for submissions guidelines.
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Pan Macmillan Australia publishes books for the general market. Specialisation: Humour, memoirs, autobiography and biography, social issues, travel and adventure, novels, literary fiction, psychological thrillers, crime fiction, current affairs, health and self-help, fantasy and science fiction, children’s and Young Adult.

Phone
(02) 9285 9100
Address
Level 25, 1 Market Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tips & General Information
Hard copy submissions no longer accepted. If you have an unsolicited manuscript which you would like us to read, please visit the Manuscript Monday page (only submissions which adhere to the guidelines on this page will be accepted and reviewed; all others will be deleted). Submissions will be read within one month of submission. You will be contacted if successful (if you do not hear from us, we do not wish to take your pitch further).