Queensland

Category

Post Pressed is a small-scale publisher. Specialisation: Academic books and verse.

Publishes academic articles, interviews and commentaries on Qld history, politics and culture, and provides a space where academic and public discussion of Qld’s past, present and future are brought together.

Phone
(07) 37357338
Publisher
Centre for Public Culture and Ideas
Frequency
Biannual
Tips & General Information
Queensland Review publishes academic articles and is not interested in receiving creative works. Has a strong Qld focus, although a comparative dimension is also encouraged. Articles focus on Qld art, history, culture, literature, environment, politics, etc. Also occasionally publishes interviews with ‘interesting’ Queenslanders. Read the publication to become familiar with the style, format and content. All articles are reviewed blind by two academic referees.
Phone
(07) 38171737
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Monday to Saturday

Comprehensive bodyboarding magazine with accessible and entertaining style. Features the latest body board information, stories, photos, product reviews and more.

Phone
(07) 55761388
Publisher
Morrison Media Services
Frequency
Six issues per year (plus annual and poster book)
Tips & General Information
Has on-staff writers, but may consider occasional pieces.

The Sandgate Writers Group (SWG) is open to published and novice writers to read their own material. Free critique, shared in a friendly atmosphere. Every month is a training exercise. Refer to SWG website. Members meet at the Sandgate Community Hall 153 Rainbow St, Sandgate every third Tuesday evening of the month at 7pm.

Phone
(07) 38656730
Mobile
0488 107 908
Category

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.

The Somerset National Novella Writing Competition is offered by Somerset College and is part of its Celebration of Literature Festival. Competition open to all Australian secondary students. Entrants must be under 19 years of age at close of entries. Required word length is 8,000 to 20,000 words.

Organiser
Somerset Storyfest

The South Burnett Times provides local news and updates to the 200 kilometre-long, agriculturally-diverse region of South Burnett.

Phone
(07) 41629777
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Two issues per week

Spellcraft is a quarterly guide to pagan living in the Southern Hemisphere. Co-founders Leela Williams and Joanne Lock have worked together in the alternative spirituality publishing industry for over 10 years, and are committed to bringing the highest-quality editorial content with a Southern-Hemisphere emphasis in the genre. Spellcraft is proudly Australian owned and independently published.

Phone
1300 551 586
Mobile
0400 549 774
Publisher
Metier Media Pty Ltd t/as The Spirit Guide
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Visit the website to get an idea of style and content before submitting your contribution. No articles written as advertorial or self-promotion will be considered. We are interested in articles for the beginner to advanced practitioner of magic and welcome submissions on all pagan topics, without prejudice.

Paid local newspaper servicing the district with coverage of local news, events, schools, sport and property.

Phone
(07) 46855900
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Twice a week

Sunday issue of major Queensland paper The Courier-Mail.

Phone
1300 304 020
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Rarely accepts freelance work. Considers material for its various supplements. Send submissions to Managing Editor, Chief-of-Staff, or representative of Supplement. See staff pages on Courier-Mail website for more contacts.

Supply Chain Review is Australasia’s premier logistics management resource.

Phone
0431 658 599
Publisher
Publishing Service Australia Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Phone in first and enquire.

Annual short story competition, up to 1,000 words. See website for this year’s theme. Winner receives financial prize and anthology cover based on their story. Top 40 stories are published and all those published receive a free copy of the anthology.

Organiser
Hawkeye Publishing

Local news/magazine. Topics of interest: anything political or of general interest to local readers.

Phone
(07) 55452611
Publisher
Kapro Publications
Frequency
Weekly

Established in 1857, the Taranaki Daily News gives its readers a complete and in-depth coverage of local issues, news and people. Also publishes two weekly community newspapers – the Midweek and the Star. Topics of interest: general interest to local community.

Phone
+64 6 7590830
Publisher
Fairfax New Zealand Limited
Frequency
Daily

The Write Flourish have backgrounds in academic and creative writing. Services include freelance writing and editing services, including proofreading, copy editing and manuscript critique across most genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. They can also provide creative writing workshops and seminars, with specialties in poetry, creative non-fiction and Christian inspirational writing.

Mobile
0438-114617
Phone
(07) 46909300
Publisher
APN News & Media
Frequency
Six days
Tips & General Information
See webpage: www.thechronicle.com.au/aboutus for listing of associated newspapers. If submitting photos, make sure people in the photo are named.

Provides coverage of local, national and world news. Feature sections inlcude Sports, Youth in Print, TV guide, NQ Life (lifestyle/entertainment), Savvy, CARS guide and Real Estate.

Phone
(07) 47224427
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Daily
Tips & General Information
May accept freelance work. Other publications: The Sun, Bowen Independent, Innisfail Advocate, Tablelander, The Advocate, The Observer, The Herbert River Express, The Northern Miner. See website for more infomation and editorial contacts.

Fitness, health, lifestyle, nutrition and diet magazine.

Phone
1300 807 580; (02) 99993336
Publisher
FIT Media
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Writers should be very familiar with Australian Ultra-Fit and submit material which conforms to the publication’s style and format. Content preferred from health and fitness professionals.

VISION has members who write in a wide variety of sub-genres, including cyberpunk, high fantasy, gothic horror and magic realism. The group aims to polish writing skills, support each other with market news and reach publication standard. VISION meets the first Sunday of each month at the State Library of Queensland (except December and January) from 11am, everyone is welcome.

Regional newspaper. Topics of interest: anything to do with rural lifestyle, people and local issues.

Phone
(07) 46601310
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Daily (six days)

An award-winning publication covering the vast Roma region, this twice-weekly newspaper prides itself on relevant, local content that reflects the region and residents it services.

Phone
(07) 46221411
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Every Tuesday and Friday.

News magazine featuring news, arts, health, lifestyle issues, business profiles and general interest.

Phone
(07) 32059930
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Fortnightly
Tips & General Information
Offers budding journalists work experience and the opportunity to have their work published to build a portfolio. Prefer work experience students to reside in Pine Rivers. Also accepts fiction break submissions (800-1,200 words). Non-fiction topical news articles should be relevant to the area.

The Write Angle is a quarterly journal featuring original, unpublished works; emphasis is on high standards in English language usage.

Phone
(07) 32761234
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Contributions accepted via hard copy with SSAE, or email (no attachments). Subscription enquiries to publishing editor. Rates: yearly $18, half yearly $9, payment via cheque or money order to C. Hartley.

Offers group writing sessions, workshops, seminars and author readings; facilitates meetings for writers; and promotes books by local authors.