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Aboriginal Studies Press is Australia’s leading publisher of Australian Indigenous studies. We have an eye for identifying compelling and award-winning narratives that capture the unique heritage and diverse lives of Australia’s first peoples. Publishing arm of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).

Phone
(02) 62461183
Address
Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies, GPO BOX 553, CANBERRA ACT 2601
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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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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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Australian Book Review, one of Australia’s major cultural magazines, presents high-quality journalism and new writing for the widest possible audience. It engages with all the arts, not just literature. It is diverse in terms of content, writers, and partners. It provides a needed forum for new Australian writers and reviewers, and it is committed to raising the standard of arts criticism in Australia. ABR is an independent, not-for-profit monthly magazine, governed by an independent Board, managed by a small, skilled editorial and management team, and c…

Phone
(03) 9699 8822
Address
Studio 2, 207-229 City Road, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Contact Name
Peter Rose, Editor
Frequency
Ten issues per year
Tips & General Information
ABR currently welcomes pitches for commentary essays on topics of political and cultural moment – ones that would complement ABR’s increased focus on long-form journalism. Keen to hear from writers with diverse backgrounds, interests and expertise. Please send succinct pitches to [email protected].
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The Australian Financial Review reports the latest news from business, finance, investment and politics, updated in real time.

Phone
(02) 9282 2512
Address
GPO BOX 506, SYDNEY NSW 2001
Publisher
Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
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Australian Geographic captures the essence and spirit of Australia through its meticulously crafted and beautifully presented stories and photography in print and online. Teams of journalists, photographers and editors seek to inspire, educate and entertain, connecting readers to Australian landscapes, plants and animals, science, industry and people.

Phone
+61 2 9136 7206
Address
54 Park Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
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Publisher
ACP Magazines
Frequency
Bimonthly
Tips & General Information
All articles in Australian Geographic are selected on commission. They’re unable to consider stories sent in on speculation as their editorial staff is small. They’re always looking for talented writers and photographers. Those who wish to be considered for commissioning should send in the best of their published work.
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At Australian Geographic Outdoor, we enjoy being your source of inspiring Australian and international adventure travel and lifestyle. We give you a look into the best destinations and adventure that nature has on offer, along with the skills, information and gear that you need to get you out there.

Phone
(02) 92639813
Address
54 Park Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
Publisher
ACP Magazines

Providing the book industry with indentifiers services such as ISBN, barcodes, QRCodes, Widgets, SANs etc.

Phone
(03) 85178349
Address
PO Box 6509, St Kilda Road Central VIC 8008
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The official refereed publication of the Institute of Public Administration Australia. Committed to the study and practice of public administration, public management and policy making at local, state and federal levels.

Address
Editor AJPA Political Science Program RSSS, CANBERRA ACT 200
Publisher
Institute of Public Administration Australia
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
The journal is fully refereed and writers must send a 100 word abstract for consideration. Practitioners are encouraged to submit.
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Magazine for Australia’s oldest writer’s organisation. Focus is on the business and craft of writing. Includes writers’ events, publishing opportunities, competitions, regional FAW listings and feature articles.

Mobile
0413 736 723
Address
PO BOX 973, ELTHAM VIC 3095
Publisher
Fellowship of Australian Writers (VIC) Inc
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
The editor seeks feature articles about writing and publishing, articles about writers’ resources as well as author interviews. Call or email first to discuss your story idea. The Australian Writer only publishes non-fiction.

Novelist Kathryn Heyman founded the Australian Writers Mentoring Program in 2010 to offer high-level mentoring to new and emerging writers of fiction and non-fiction. The Program offers guidance to a select group of aspiring writers from Australia and around the world. The program runs over six months, providing five one-on-one meetings with an established, award-winning writer.

Member of Society of Editors Qld. Editing and proofreading of all types of fiction and non-fiction; correction of grammatical and typographical errors; restructuring of content to ensure clarity and conciseness; literature research; ghost writing and rewriting. Qualifications: Advanced Certificate of Editing and Proofreading, Diploma of Teaching (Primary), Graduate Diploma of Special Education, Bachelor of Education.

Phone
(07) 32087379
Mobile
0403 771 183
Address
8 Marlane Court, SPRINGWOOD QLD 4127
Contact Name
Karen Mackay, Editor
Fees
Varies with type and complexity of project. Beginning at $40/hr for proofreading. Written record of time spent.

Beta Readers Australia is an affordable editing, proofreading and beta reader matchup service for authors. We have significant experience working with doctoral candidates on final thesis checks, formatting for submission and for journal publication and reference checking. We can also offer audio typing, copy typing and indexing.

Mobile
0412 981 045
Contact Name
Matt Dale, Managing Editor
Fees
Competitive, tailored quotes prepared based on sample chapters. Email [email protected] to discuss your project needs.

Create, print, and sell professional-quality photo books, magazines, trade books, and ebooks with Blurb.

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Broughton Publishing specialises in liturgical and church resources.  Please see website for more details, including submission guidelines.

Phone
(03) 95607077
Address
32 Glenvale Crescent, MULGRAVE VIC 3170
Contact Name
The Manager

A boutique publisher which publishes annual anthologies and one or two other books yearly. Also offers fee-for-services to help people with self-publishing under the name of Busybird Publishing.

Phone
(03) 94346365
Address
2/118 Para Rd, MONTMORENCY VIC 3094
Tips & General Information
Check our website for submission guidelines to our various anthologies.
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Check the website for submissions guidelines. Will not look at any unsolicited submissions which do not follow the guidelines. Member of the Australian Literary Agents’ Association.

Phone
(02) 93197199
Address
Locked Bag 848, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010
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Submission Information
• Submission guidelines available at website • Average response time: 3–4 months
Tips & General Information
Read the submission guidelines very carefully.

Degree-qualified senior editor, publisher and former literary agent offers editing, assessment and publishing services for all general fiction, non-fiction and technical works. Assessments assist aspiring writers or those working in an unfamiliar genre to develop skills and improve the publishability of their work. Editing services include structural, substantive and copy editing. Writing and editing services are also offered for submissions, cover blurbs and synopses.

Phone
(03) 93541005
Contact Name
Christine Nagel, Proprietor
Fees
Editing and publishing rates depend on scope of work and all jobs are individually estimated. See website and/or contact for details.
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Book reviews, author interviews, literary news, giveaways and criticism in literary fiction and poetry.

Phone
(02) 4977 1079
Address
178 Pringles Road, MARTINSVILLE NSW 2265
Frequency
Monthly
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Committed to quality Australian writing. Looking for exceptional writing with flair that breaks new ground. Biography and non-fiction preferred but crime, self-help and literary fiction also considered. Adult and young adult but not children’s. Telephone or email first.

Phone
(02) 98914123
Mobile
0422 204 082
Address
PO BOX 592, WESTMEAD NSW 2145
Contact Name
Monica Dennison, Literary Agent
Submission Information
• Submission guidelines available at website • Initial contact: phone
• Submit book proposal, sample chapters, resume, SSAE, Refer website • Submission preference: hard copy, email • Average response time: 1-2 months
Tips & General Information
Looking for exceptional writing with flair that breaks new ground. Committed to quality Australian writing. Biography and non-fiction preferred but crime, self-help and literary fiction also considered. Adult and young adult but not children’s.
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Early Childhood Australia has been a voice for young children since 1938. An early childhood advocacy organisation, acting in the interests of young children, their families and those in the early childhood field. ECA advocates to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children aged birth to eight years.

Phone
(02) 62421800
Address
PO BOX 86, DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600
Publisher
Early Childhood Australia
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Prospective reviewers are also welcome to register their interest. Submissions are accepted from a variety of academic fields. Interested in more unconventional papers, for example, ‘practitioner or educator voice’, ‘theorising in progress’, pictorial and narrative papers etc.

Edit or die is a freelance editing and writing consultancy servicing business, individuals, writers, government and publishers. Manuscript assessments and reports, copy editing and proofreading, indexing, marketing and submission advice, preparation for printing, design and layout, advertising and copy writing. Specialising in fantasy and science fiction, genre novels and self-published books. The business arm of edit or die specialises in technical, scientific, medical, legal, community and government publications.

Phone
(03) 97252216
Contact Name
Sarah Endacott, Accredited Editor
Fees
Email for quotes on services.

Professional freelance editor since 2012. Member of IPed (Institute of Professional Editors). Speculative fiction a specialty.

Mobile
0450 383 665
Contact Name
Edwina Harvey, Editor
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Fremantle Press is a proudly not-for-profit team of publishers, authors and artists who bring uniquely Australian stories to the world. Established in 1976, Fremantle Press is renowned for producing quality works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children’s literature. Our core purpose is to identify talented new and emerging Western Australian writers and artists, and to publish and distribute their work to the widest possible audience.

Phone
(08) 94306331
Address
PO BOX 158, NORTH FREMANTLE WA 6159
Submission Information
Electronic submissions only (via Submittable).
Tips & General Information
Fremantle Press welcomes unsolicited manuscripts from authors of Western Australian origin or whose main place of residence is Western Australia. Work by non–Western Australian authors will be considered when the subject matter has a strong Western Australian focus.
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Golvan Arts Management represents a wide range of writers including writers of both adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, poetry, screen writers and writers of plays. They also represent visual artists and composers. Member of the Australian Literary Agents’ Association.

Address
PO BOX 766, KEW VIC 3101
Contact Name
Debbie Golvan, Manager
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Tips & General Information
Please see website before making any submission, particularly the General Information section which contains information on how to prepare a non-fiction proposal for an agent or publisher. Fees are a 10% commission, plus GST. Check website to confirm Golvan is accepting submissions.