Non-fiction book publishers australian

Book publishers of australia listing 1 to 10 of 49 book publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 5 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under book publishers. To be eligible for this years prize, a book must eit. Jan 19, 2018 an award winning non fiction publisher, black inc. History, military history, selfhelp, autobiography. What it takes to create a scholarly non fiction book of quality deserves recognition. We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our authors to produce books of exceptional quality and design.

Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts. We have an innovative list of literary fiction and nonfiction, memoir and biography, works in translations, academic journals and a poetry list featuring some of australias best poets. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. Text publishing australia accepts non fiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult.

Sparks thinks australian publishers caution when it comes to science fiction can be explained by the state of the industry more broadly. Academy chicago publishers is a trade book publisher founded in chicago, illinois in 1975 by anita and jordan miller. Apr 07, 2017 australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel, autobiography, or childrens book, aurora house is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, and wed love to hear from you. Milkweed editions is one of the nations leading independent, nonprofit. Nov 23, 2015 21 uk childrens book publishers accepting manuscripts directly from writers.

Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. Inanna publications and education inc is a canadian feminist press that was founded in 1978 and is open to international submissions, they publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and essay collections. Sep 05, 2017 academy chicago publishers is a trade book publisher founded in chicago, illinois in 1975 by anita and jordan miller. Over 56 million books were sold by the australian book industry in 2015, down from the peak volume of 66. Writers of fiction, commercial fiction, childrens books, young adult fiction and nonfiction can consider submitting their manuscripts to them. Big sky publishing is an australian owned publisher specialising in producing the highest quality nonfiction books. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. We publish a unique blend of fiction, nonfiction and poetry and specialise in writing that is original and engaged much of it written by young australian writers youve never heard of, but should have. Life goes ona dear friend becomes a husband, a new home is built, a son is born. Western australian premiers book awards a biennial award made available by the western australian government and are managed by the state library of western australia.

Currently, they accept unsolicited manuscripts only in the nonfiction. Harlequin australia publishes under the following imprints. There were lots of fellow baby boomers to play with, clean air apart from flies and mosquitoes, clear roads to ride your bike on, footballs to kick in the street and the excitement of living in a televisionfree environment. Top 35 australian book blogs and websites in 2020 book. Erica verrillo has published five books, four with major publishers and one on her own. The 1950s and early 60s was a great era to grow up in, especially if you were a boy. Nonfiction book awards, writing contests and literary prizes.

I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Publishers of quality picture books, non fiction and fiction for all ages, interested in the best australian and international authors. Book publishers book printers ebook publishing book printing. Making jams and chutneys is her therapy, and each year around the 7th of february, friends and family gather. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. The best australian nonfiction books of 2018 the walkley. Sep 05, 2018 penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. A champion of new ideas and writers, they primarily print non fiction, poetry and fiction. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Big sky publishing is an australian owned, independent publisher of nonfiction books in the following genres. Were an independent australian publisher with offices in brisbane and melbourne.

Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. Omnibus a division of scholastic parragon publishing. Book publishers of australia list of book publishing. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps.

Bestselling and awardwinning non fiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Booktopia buy nonfiction books online from australias leading online bookstore. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. University of queensland press uqp windy hollow books. Childrens books, digital narrative, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, scripts, writi. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher. Jan 30, 2019 adult nonfiction books hold the secondlargest share at 27%, followed by adult fiction 14% and childrens books 8. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. Writers of fiction, commercial fiction, childrens books, young adult fiction and non fiction can consider submitting their manuscripts to them. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers and their status with respect to accepting unsolicited childrens picture book manuscripts. Australian nonfiction books meet your next favorite book.

In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book, longitude, brunelleschis dome, and salt. If you can keep that in mind, it will probably help you to focus your pitch. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books. Redback publishing specialise in publishing childrens nonfiction books, especially those for primary to lower. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts.

From memoir to social history, war and crime, these are the nine books longlisted for this years. This years educational publishing awards of australia includes a category specifically for scholarly non fiction books produced by an australian publishing company. With a reputation for originality in publishing nonfiction. Jun 26, 2017 publishers need to sell your book, but even more than that, most people decide whether or not they want to purchase a book inside of 30 seconds. Hybrid publishers, a small and independent publisher based in melbourne, australia, publishes highquality books. Remove australia filter to see all book publishers. An intriguing account of a pioneering family in western australia. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers willing to risk an unknown writer. Setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, non fiction books across all categories including cooking and health, natural history and gardening, sport, travel, biographies, true crime, selfhelp and reference to bold substantial coffee. Scifi authors feel let down by local publishers abc news. This book places on record the absorbing stories of this remarkable family whose contribution to so much of the history of dunsborough now goes unnoticed.

Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. From inspirational and practical travel guides to maps and street directories, we cover the whole of australia, plus some international destinations. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. We are committed to quality and challenging works that retain an australian flavour whilst appealing to both national and international markets. Send the first 3 chapters and a brief 1page synopsis. Hq fiction quality fiction with a focus on great storytelling, empowerment and selfrealisation. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. They also have a wide array of books across the adult nonfiction and childrens genres. Advice for australian writers considering submitting their unsolicited.

The devastating fires in victoria on black saturday, 7 february 2009, destroyed over 2,000 homes and killed 173 people. Works are first selected by an academy of more than 200 industry professionals, and then a shortlist. Hybrid publishers an independent australian publisher. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan. It could be that a junior reader who loathes fantasy crime name. Creative spaces is a program of arts melbourne at the city of melbourne. Dec 19, 2018 the best australian nonfiction books of 2018.

Mira compelling and evocative works of fiction, covering a variety of genres. The australian book industry awards abia are publishers and literary awards held by the australian publishers association annually in sydney to celebrate the achievements of authors and publishers in bringing australian books to readers. New holland publishers are proudly an australian company with offices in london, sydney and auckland. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required.