Australia

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HMMG (formerly Harry M Miller Group) is one of the most recognised brands in the Australian media, arts and entertainment industry. Specialises in the management of high profile and emerging media, literary and producer talent.

Phone
(02) 83532444
Address
Fox Studios Australia, FSA #38, 38 Driver Avenue, MOORE PARK NSW 2021
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Quality commercial fiction and non fiction for adult and children’s markets. Jacinta di Mase Management is a select agency representing a diverse range of authors and illustrators for picture books, young adult fiction, and quality commercial fiction and non-fiction for the adult trade market.

Phone
(03) 94894030
Address
342 St Georges Road, NORTH FITZROY VIC 3068
Contact Name
Jacinta Di Mase, Agent
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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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Margaret Gee is a literary agent based in Sydney. She represents non-fiction and some fiction. Margaret Gee no longer accepts submissions from unpublished authors.

Phone
(02) 93653266
Address
PO Box 221, DOUBLE BAY NSW 1360
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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.
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Represents literary fiction and trade non-fiction, especially biography, current affairs, history, and narrative non-fiction; also some children’s. Founding member of the Australian Literary Agents’ Association.

Phone
(07) 38709996
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Submission Information
• Initial contact: email • Submit book proposal, sample chapters, query letter • Average response time: 4 weeks
Tips & General Information
No preliminary phone calls please; refer to website for details.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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

The Manuscript Appraisal Agency, established in 1996, provides professional manuscript development services for authors, agents and publishing houses. We offer manuscript appraisals, mentorships and editing (copy editing, structural editing and proof reading). We use senior, experienced publishing industry personnel to work with your manuscript. Our work is widely supported by the publishing industry, literary agents and writers associations as a professional service for writers.

Services Offered
Editing (Line Edit),Editing (Structural),Manuscript Assessment / Appraisals
Phone
0422 783 313
Address
PO Box 356, KATOOMBA NSW 2780
Contact Name
Kit Carstairs, Director
Fees
Appraisals: up to 50,000 words for $535; 50,000 to 80,000 words for $625; 80,000 to 120,000 words for $700. Additional $55 per 50,000 words etc. Children’s picture books $450. See website for more details and testimonials.
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Music, film and arts-focused free weekly street press publication, with accompanying website. Local entertainment listings and gig guide.

Phone
(07) 90819600
Address
Locked Bag 4300, BRISBANE QLD 4006
Publisher
Street Press Australia
Frequency
Weekly
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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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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.
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Quarterly print literary magazine/journal.

Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Operations at The Lifted Brow are temporarily suspended.
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Independent publisher of nonfiction, fiction and poetry.

Phone
(03) 96622051
Address
Level 9, 100 Collins st, MELBOURNE VIC 3000
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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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The Slattery Media Group is a Melbourne-based publisher of magazines and books on sport, lifestyle and popular culture, with a distinct Australian focus. The Slattery Media Group is also the official publisher and photographer of the Australian Football League.

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Magazine free with the West Australian newspaper. Features stories of interest to general readers, including TV personality profiles and topics related to popular TV programs or culture.

Publisher
The West Australian