Note: They will only communicate via email, no phone calls. They would like to see full picture-book manuscripts or the first three chapters of Junior Fiction, Middle Grade, and YA novels. If you have a non-narrative book idea they require a pitch as well as some sample material.įor children’s books, they accept manuscripts for young readers of all ages. For non-fiction, they will consider most subjects that have a market and “leave the world, even a teeny bit better off for having existed.” For fiction, they are looking for literary and genre fiction. They will look at all genres, fiction, and non-fiction. The first three chapters, an author bio, and any past publishing credits. What: Their submissions page asks for a short synopsis, and for non-fiction, a short chapter by chapter outline. Your submission will be read within six months. Children’s submissions are also only accepted on the first Monday of each month and should be emailed here. Please note that submissions received after Monday 11:59pm (GMT+10) will not be assessed. When: Only email submissions accepted and only on the first Monday of each month here. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome at the following Australian publishing houses If you’re feeling lucky, then the list below is for you.I offer one-off consults, guided agent submission services, and three-month mentoring to help writers feel confident they’re giving themselves the best possible chance when submitting their work to literary agents and book publishers. Consider that you might need constructive professional feedback on what you plan to send to your ideal agent or publisher.When the gatekeepers close their doors, when you don’t get any feedback from those you’ve approached, what else are you to do? Despite the occasional success story (usually in a genre such as rural lit or romance fiction), the majority of writers submitting unsolicited manuscripts to an Australian publisher are wasting their time.īut I understand your frustration. If you’ve looked around my website, you might have seen my post warning Australian authors about submitting unsolicited manuscripts. While it’s good news for me personally – the second.If you’re looking for Australian publishers currently accepting submissions of unsolicited manuscripts, here’s an alphabetised list. My second book, Girls at the Piano, will be published in 2018īy Virginia Lloyd | | Blog, PublishingI’m extremely happy to report that GIRLS AT THE PIANO, the book I have been writing, on and off, for the past seven (gasp) years, will be published in Australia by Allen & Unwin in early 2018. To an unpublished writer, this may sound harsh, but to people who read. The post is focused on submissions to Australian book publishers but is relevant to any writer seeking a traditional book deal who is considering direct submission.īy Virginia Lloyd | | Blog, Editorial Development, Improve your writing, PublishingIn my experience, if your manuscript has areas for improvement, they will be obvious to a publishing industry professional in the very first pages of your work, whether fiction or nonfiction. Writers with unsolicited manuscripts: think twice before diving into publisher slush pilesīy Virginia Lloyd | | Blog, Editorial Development, Improve your writing, Popular, PublishingOne of my most popular posts, I’ve given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions a makeover. While it’s possible your idea occurred to you overnight in a flash of inspiration, it’s more likely you’ve.īy Virginia Lloyd | | PublishingIf you’re researching Australian book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts and have decided to prepare a submission to Hachette Australia, you need to pay careful attention to the guidelines on the publisher’s website. How to pitch a book idea to a literary agent or book publisherīy Virginia Lloyd | | PublishingIf you’ve landed on this page, chances are you want to write a nonfiction book and you’re wondering how to pitch a book idea to a literary agent. How to find comp titles for your agent query letterīy Virginia Lloyd | | PublishingWhy comp titles are essential to a successful agent query letter - and how to find them If you’re writing a query letter to literary agents, comp titles are an overlooked but underestimated factor in the strength of your submission.
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