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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).
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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
Tips & General Information
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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Boutique publishers open to ideas overlooked by larger publishers.

Address
c/- 12 Flinders St, MATRAVILLE NSW 2036
Tips & General Information
Submissions by invitation only. Please query by e-mail before submitting work. No multiple submissions please.
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Penguin Random House Australia celebrate writers, stories and ideas that entertain, educate and inspire. From future classics to cherished favourites, we champion emerging voices and bring readers the highest-quality books from established, award-winning and bestselling authors.

Phone
(03) 8537 4599
Address
PO BOX 23360, MELBOURNE VIC 3008
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Positive Words is a monthly magazine which was started in 2002 to encourage new writers, showcase experienced writers and generally provide a much-needed opportunity for publication for Australian and overseas writers. Each issue contains poetry, short stories and articles, as well as hints, competition advice and daily topics to get you motivated.

Phone
(03) 5433 3888
Address
PO BOX 798, HEATHCOTE VIC 3523
Publisher
Rainbow Press
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Submissions to Positive Words magazine are always welcome, but are required to be in hard copy first. Short stories, poems, articles and writing hints are much appreciated.
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General interest, anecdotes, health and lifestyle.

Phone
(02) 90186000
Address
GPO BOX 4353, SYDNEY NSW 2001
Publisher
Readers Digest Australia Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Read the publication thoroughly and read the contributor guidelines that are printed in the magazine. Do not send article-length manuscripts. Contributions over 500 words are not required and will not be read.
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Represents all types of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Also represents stage plays and screenplays for film and television. Does not represent poetry or short stories. Member of Australian Literary Agents’ Association.

Phone
(02) 92819622
Address
PO BOX 445, PADDINGTON NSW 2021
Contact Name
Rick Raftos, Managing Director
Submission Information
• Submission guidelines available at website • Initial contact: email • Submit query letter • Submission preference: email • Average response time: 6–8 weeks
Tips & General Information
Please check under Submission Guidelines on website to find out if they are taking on new projects BEFORE emailing in any sample work.
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Sally Milner Publishing is a craft and health publisher. Exports from Australia are sold in the US, UK, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Has over 180 titles in print. Specialisation: Lifestyle, craft, health.

Phone
(02) 4835 6212
Address
734 Woodville Road, BINDA NSW 2583
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Scholastic has been the market leader of Australian children’s publishing for over 50 years, bringing the joy of reading to multiple generations of Australian families.

Phone
(02) 4328 3555
Address
PO Box 579, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Tips & General Information
Not accepting submissions of any unsolicited manuscripts or artwork portfolios.
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Screen Education is a partially refereed quarterly magazine written by and for teachers and students in primary and secondary schools in all curriculum areas, as well as some areas of tertiary study. The magazine also publishes articles by educators, scholars and critics.

Phone
(03) 95255302
Address
PO BOX 2040, ST KILDA WEST VIC 3182
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Publisher
Australian Teachers of Media
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
See website for further information.
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Provides specialist support to new authors. Specialisation: fiction and all other genres including short stories, excluding pornography.

Phone
(03) 95609920
Mobile
0408 537 792
Address
23 Stirling Crescent, GLEN WAVERLEY VIC 3150
Contact Name
Kerry Collison, Publisher
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The Speakers’ Bureau is a service which puts speakers in contact with organisations like schools, libraries, businesses and community groups that are looking for a speaker to talk or run a workshop on a particular topic. The speakers’ Bureau is administered by Metro magazine on behalf of the Australian Teachers of Media Inc., an independent, non-profit incorporated association promoting the study of screen literacy. Conditions: no travel allowance, must have an ABN.

Phone
(03) 95255302
Address
PO BOX 2040, ST KILDA WEST VIC 3182
Contact Name
Peter Tapp, Editor
Tips & General Information
For more details visit website and click on The Speakers’ Bureau.
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Print, digital, audio. Spineless Wonders publish short fiction (from flash to novella) in any genre. Publish single author collections and anthologies, and also prose poetry.

Phone
0425 288 476
Address
PO BOX U226, CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY NT 815
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Part of an international publishing house operated by the Catholic religious institute, the Society of St Paul publishes books and liturgical bulletins. Specialisation: Religious: Biblical, devotional, liturgical, pastoral, spiritual. Catholic church: Ecumenism, Australian church issues. Also publishes official Catholic church documents. Publishes books for adults and children.

Phone
(02) 9394 3400
Address
PO BOX 906, STRATHFIELD NSW 2135
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Thames & Hudson Australia publishes nearly 30 original Australian titles each year into subject areas including art, the arts, architecture, interiors, design, photography, gardening, food and drink and children’s books.

Phone
(03) 96467788
Address
11 Central Boulevard, Portside Business Park, PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207
Tips & General Information
Follow guidelines available on website: Getting Published.

T&BP offer editing, publishing and literary agency services to writers, illustrators and publishers. They believe in building life-long relationships with each of their clients.

Mobile
0419 333 449
Contact Name
Leonie Tyle
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Established in 1948, University of Queensland Press is an Australian publishing house. Founded as a traditional university press, UQP has since branched into publishing books for general readers in the areas of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, Indigenous writing and youth literature.

Phone
(07) 33657244
Address
PO BOX 6042, ST LUCIA QLD 4067
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Tips & General Information
Accepting unsolicited submissions for literary fiction and non-fiction lists. Poetry, children’s and YA lists are currently closed for unsolicited submissions. Please adhere to submission guidelines available from the website.
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UWA Publishing (UWAP) shares stories, research and education with the world to encourage thought, inspire action and create and connect with engaged communities. Award-winning fiction, non-fiction and scholarly works illustrate its strength and diversity in a modern university. A division of The University of Western Australia, UWAP has been publishing important books since 1935.

Phone
(08) 64883670
Address
35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009
Tips & General Information
UWA Publishing welcomes unsolicited manuscripts in the genres of non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and academic and scholarly works. Submissions through Submittable.
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Walker Books Australia has been bringing the best of children’s publishing to Australian children for over 20 years and is recognised as a market leader in quality children’s books, publishing award-winning authors and illustrators.

Phone
(02) 95179577
Address
Locked Bag 22, NEWTOWN NSW 2042
Tips & General Information
Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
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Comes out weekly in the Weekend Australian newspaper. Features stories on current social and political issues, profiles of influential Australians, as well as food, wine, fashion and home.

Phone
(02) 92883000
Address
GPO BOX 4245, SYDNEY NSW 2001
Publisher
News Corp Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Read the magazine carefully to understand its style of feature stories. Any personal experience pieces must be of interest to others at a national level and fit within the magazine’s style. Enquire first, as unsolicited submissions will not be considered.
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Xoum publishes fiction and non-fiction for both adults and children by Australian and New Zealand authors. Xoum is a publishing and production team that embraces the shifting roles of facilitator and creator.

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Zeitgeist Media Group (ZMG) is a media-focused literary agency. We make sure that your novel or non-fiction work jumps above all others in the minds of potential publishers and media. We represent writers from Australia and around the world from our Brussels and Sydney offices.

Phone
(02) 80609715
Address
Level One, 142 Smith Street, SUMMER HILL NSW 2130
Contact Name
Benython Oldfield, Agent
Tips & General Information
Taking a hiatus from unsolicited submissions until July 2021. Most excited by literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction.
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Publisher
Busybird Publishing
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ACER Press is the publishing arm of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) which is a national educational research and development agency. Established in 1930, it is an independent, not-for-profit company. ACER Press publishes in print and online formats. Specialisation: Education, psychology, human resources, parenting education.