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The Text Publishing Company has interests across the spectrum of quality fiction and non-fiction. The company publishes approximately 100 titles a year into a growing list. Specialisation: Trade publisher of general fiction and non-fiction. Fiction includes both literary and quality commercial fiction.

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RMIT Publishing is an electronic publisher of Australasian content for the education, research and business sectors. Under the Informit imprint, RMIT Publishing has established itself as an authoritative source of reference and research content both online and in print.

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Scribe specialises in fiction and serious non-fiction, with emphasis on politics and current affairs, biography and history, environmental and social issues, psychology and philosophy. Interested in books that will be successful in general trade and commercial markets.

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Serenity Press is a growing independent publishing company with heartfelt passion and a burning desire to create beautiful books. Established in 2012, Serenity Press Pty Ltd is a small independent press based in Perth, Western Australia. Serenity Press aims to keep traditional stories and storytelling alive by fostering curiosity about, and understanding and enjoyment of, folklore, fairy tales and myth with its Fairy Tale collections.

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Slouch Hat Publications is a small publishing house specialising in Australian military history and has a regular client list, as well as selling to libraries and the retail book trade. Books all written by Australian authors and printed in Australia. Slouch Hat publications also distribute other military books of interest to our readers. Specialisation: Australian military history, army and navy, ranging from the Boer War to Vietnam.

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Over the years, Sourcebooks has grown and flourished by following its independent vision, and by publishing extraordinary authors and unique books with readers in mind. Noted for its strong publicity and marketing efforts on behalf of its authors and retailer partners, Sourcebooks stands today as one of the leading and largest independent publishers in North America.

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Publishes trade books. Specialisation: Inspirational and Self Help.

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Upstart Press publishes a wide variety of New Zealand books, including fiction, non-fiction, and children’s. Our sports titles are published under the new imprint of Mower. Since its foundation, Upstart Press has published 50 books and many eBooks, with more than 20 new titles being added each year.

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Specialisation: Business books on computing and management subjects, plus personal development in the world of work. Distribution specialties also include business, travel, science, history, sport and leisure.

An independent publisher specialising in books for children with language and literacy. Their mission? To foster a love of reading in all children by producing language rich, engaging, and entertaining books that inspire and empower children. Aulexic are committed to making a difference in the lives of children who struggle to learn to read and write because of dyslexia, autism, or other learning difficulties.

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0423 037 054
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Black Pepper publishes innovative works of prose and poetry. Black Pepper has won awards, critical acclaim and a significant share of the Australian market for literature. Specialisation: Literary fiction, poetry and drama.

Phone
(03) 94891716
Tips & General Information
Reads manuscripts in January each year, so manuscripts should arrive by 15 December. Only reads completed, book-length manuscripts and will make no decisions on a sample chapter and synopsis alone. Publishes 50% fiction and 50% poetry. Will also consider non-fiction submissions but requires that authors contact prior to submitting. Suggests prospective authors read an existing title before submitting, which will give a guide to how ‘literary excellence’ is interpreted.

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco that has been making things since the Summer of Love. Publishes children’s book and adult non-fiction.

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415.537.4200

Copper Canyon Press publishes extraordinary poetry from around the world to engage the imaginations and intellects of readers. Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit publisher that believes poetry is vital to language and living. Since 1972, the Press has published poetry exclusively and has established an international reputation for its commitment to authors, editorial acumen, and dedication to the poetry audience.

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360-385-4925

Dunmore Publishing specialises in academic and non-fiction titles. Academic titles include disciplines such as accounting, business, economics, education, history, philosophy and sociology. Non-fiction subjects include media, health and well-being, politics, public policy, personal finances and history.

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+64 9 521 3121

Ellery Publications write and publish automotive manuals.

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(02) 96957055
Tips & General Information
Submit a clear outline of book proposal, including full name, address, fax and phone details. Only interested in proposals relating to automotive topics.

Escape Publishing aims to connect readers all around the world with fresh and exciting stories they’ll love. No matter what kind of romance you enjoy, from suspense to sci-fi, new adult to fantasy, adventure, paranormal, erotic, historical, comedy, contemporary romance and more, you’ll find it at Escape.

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(02) 94159200
Tips & General Information
See submission guidelines for helpful tips.

Graywolf Press is a leading independent publisher committed to the discovery and energetic publication of contemporary American and international literature. Graywolf champions outstanding writers at all stages of their careers to ensure that diverse voices can be heard in a crowded marketplace.

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0011 1 6516410077
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At present Graywolf Press is only considering agented fiction submissions. However, submissions for non-fiction and poetry are periodically open.

HarperImpulse is an exciting new range of romance fiction from the women’s fiction team at HarperCollins. Impulse aims to break new talent from debut authors and import the hottest trends from the US, bringing you the very best in romance. Whether that is through short reads for your mobile phone or epic sagas that span the generations, Impulse proudly publishes romance fiction that gets everybody talking.

Tips & General Information
Manuscript needs to be double-spaced, readable, and submitted in MS Word format. Multiple manuscripts may be sent, but send them in separate emails.

Hot Key Books publishes books for teenagers and young adults. Hot Key publishes stand out, quality fiction that people like to talk about.

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+44 (0)20 7490 3875
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Icon Books is an independent British publisher formed in 1992 which publishes popular, engaging and sometimes provocative non-fiction for adults.

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+44 (0) 207 697 9695
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The Images Publishing Group publishes architecture and interior design titles. Specialisation: illustrated books on architecture and design. Occasionally publishes on fashion, photography, landscape architecture, graphic design and architectural illustration. Peleus Press, established by Images Publishing Group, publishes fashion, new age, motoring and equine titles.

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(03) 95615544

Nosy Crow is a small, multi-award-winning, independent company. Nosy Crow publishes high-quality, commercial fiction and non-fiction books for children aged from 0 to 14 by well-known authors and illustrators and by new talent.

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+44 (0) 207 089 7575
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Paper Road Press specialises in science fiction and fantasy, all things in between – and things from the fringes, too. We want to see magical realism, urban fantasy, space opera, secondary worlds, time travel, myths and legends, crossovers and reimaginings; the familiar made unfamiliar and the unfamiliar familiar.

Picadilly Press, an imprint of Bonier publishing, publishes books for children and middle grades.

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+44 (0) 20 7490 3875

Pitt Street Poetry is a specialist publisher of contemporary poetry and selected reprints of modern classics. It was founded by Linsay and John Knight in Sydney in 2012 and since then has published over 30 poetry books by 18 fine poets.