Australia
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.
Specialisation: Poetry and fiction by authors of diverse cultural backgrounds.
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).
Boutique publishers open to ideas overlooked by larger publishers.
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.
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.
General interest, anecdotes, health and lifestyle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides specialist support to new authors. Specialisation: fiction and all other genres including short stories, excluding pornography.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.