Fiction publishers directory of australia list of fiction publishing. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. Union square publishing hybrid publishing at its best. Use the search bar at the top to find your next great read. Romance is a huge genre, and there are lots of opportunities out there for writers who dont have.
Romance looking to escape with a swoonworthy story. Five romance publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Getting published so youve almost finished writing that book or perhaps youve already finished and now youre starting to think about getting it published. Top 35 australian book blogs and websites in 2020 book. Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Learn about all the major romance publishers, from avon to. Most writers who submit their manuscript electronically are wasting their time. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks. In 2019, hqn books placed over 40 titles on bestseller lists new york times, usa today and publishers weekly, demonstrating that it offers something for every romance fan, across. In this list there are traditional print publishers, established romance stalwarts, up and coming ebook publishers, digital imprints of the big five publishers, and everything in between. Romance publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts 2018. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel. Choose union square publishing to help you achieve the goal of publishing your book.
We offer editing, book design and ebook distribution. Romance publishing in australia is profitable and innovative, nationally distinctive. What we dont know about publishing romance probably isnt worth knowing. From heartpounding romance to mystery, erotica and thriller, bella books celebrate the girlnextdoor, the best. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Australian ebook publisher, brisbane, queensland, australia. Booktopia buy rural romance books online from australias leading online bookstore. In the us, the major science fiction publishers are tor and harpercollins voyager. From the bestselling author of the chocolate promise and three gold coins comes a colourful and heartwarming story about a cafe owner who is given a new chance at life after receiving a heart transplant but her new life comes at a price read more. If the editor considers the work to be appropriate for our lists, we will put forward an offer of publication, either under a traditional contract or a shared. Were a small, innovative publisher working within harlequin enterprises, a larger, long established company with a rich tradition as a leader in the industry. Bella books is the premiere publisher of vibrant and irresistible fiction for and about lesbians. Romance publishers directory of australia listing all 8 romance publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under romance publishers.
If you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or nonfiction australian stories for adults, we would love to hear from you. A list of 28 publishers for erotica and romance darla g. A book division of text media, text publishing was launched in 1990. Writers can send their unsolicited manuscripts to this melbourne based publisher. Harlequin australia has been publishing quality fiction and non fiction for over. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Fiction publishing companies of australia publishersglobals list of australian publishing houses that publish fiction books, ebooks, magazines, newspapers. Forever yours is the digital sister of forever, they focus on publishing unagented authors, and often publish authors without a publication history. Australian fiction authors welcome to our world of books where youll find contemporary and historical fiction from a group of australian authors writing stories that reflect life in our big, beautiful country from the outback to the small towns to the cities. Well, weve put together some useful tips and advice from the experts to help you make your manuscript stand out. Mar 08, 2016 6 science fiction and fantasy publishers accepting manuscripts from writers. Book publishing companies largest listings of book.
You think you want a big five publisher, but are you sure. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. Publisher pitch guidelines australian romance readers. 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. Australian fiction authors welcome to our world of books. The publisher isnt interested in childrens books or romance.
Grand central publishing is an imprint of the hachette book group, one of the big five publishers. Australian fiction authors welcome to our world of books where youll find contemporary and historical fiction from a group of australian authors writing stories that reflect life in our big, beautiful country. Many of the small publishers below focus on literary fiction, but there are some for nonfiction and poetry as well. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. On this list we have collected 60 romance book publishers looking for your work. A print and ebook publisher of christian romance novels. I associate them with paranormal romance, probably because of the name, but they do historical and contemporary as well.
If you want to publish a romance novel, heres all you need to know about major romance publishers, a rundown of outlets from avon to zebra. By 1939 there were political protests about the dumping of overseas magazines and comics in australia, on behalf of the local industry. Denton, writer breaking out into the romance writing scene can be intimidating to say the least. 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. Larger publishers often take upwards of a year to produce and distribute a book. Bared to you by sylvia day is the first in the crossfire trilogy featuring gideon and eva, two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust and passion as intoxicating as it is devastating the perfect read for fans of bestselling erotic romance fifty shades of grey by e. Launched in 2005 with a vision of bringing extraordinary fiction to compulsive readers who sometimes cant wait for a book to actually be printed, samhain publishing is an international publisher of ebook and traditional print fiction, proud to partner more than 600 authors of romance and horror fiction. Romance publishers directory of australia listing all 8 romance publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of. Hachette australia is a team of expert publishers and passionate readers dedicated to discovering and supporting talented writers and working with them to craft. Publishers accepting unagented manuscripts most of the large publishing houses require an agent, but smaller houses often accept manuscripts and proposals directly from writers, as do some of the genre publishers notably scifi and romance.
Go to the directory of australian publishing companies to see a list of australian publishing houses and australian publishing services companies sorted by category. Bared to you by sylvia day is the first in the crossfire trilogy featuring gideon and eva, two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust and passion as intoxicating as it is devastating the. The australian romance readers association are introducing a new publisher pitch blog format that has a set format and quite strict guidelines. With the onset of world war ii the australian government placed. Many established writers prefer to go with small and indie publishers, because theyre looking for a longlasting partnership and more individual attention. So all of these publishers have at least a small track record. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. Hqn books has redefined romance by publishing the best in mainstream bestseller romance by the finest authors in the fieldfrom rising stars to romance royalty. They publish ebooks, but they have an option to print on demand any book over 50,000 words in length. Note that if the book does get made into a movie, thats a nice extra payday for the author. To qualify, publishers must have a strong romance catalogue and must have had a consistent publishing schedule for at least six months. This is the largest searchable and free book publisher listing on the web.
Remove australia filter to see all romance publishers directory. We publish a unique blend of fiction, nonfiction and poetry and specialise in writing that is. A list of 28 publishers for erotica and romance posted on september 17, 2014 by darla g. Sparks thinks australian publishers caution when it comes to science fiction can be explained by the state of. Directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. Romance publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts. Publishers of quality picture books, non fiction and fiction for all ages, interested in the best australian and international authors. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. With a smaller press, the wait is a matter of a few months. Unforgettable stories by jasmine guillory, nalini singh, and other favorites. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. Australian romance writers find happily ever afters with.
Australian romance writers find happily ever afters with overseas sales of novels. Denton, writer while researching literary agents that accept romance andor erotica submissions i. Romance fiction editor romance refined rachel daven skinner. Finding a book publisher is the dream of many authors, but there are many predatory publishers that will take advantage. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand.
One of my most popular posts, ive finally given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions to australian book publishers a makeover for 2019. Winning at love by elle fielding, where the murray river runs by darry fraser, not my bad boy by loveepiclove, amber and. Searchable classifieds, entertainment guides, news, sport, weather, local links and information. Mar 12, 2019 one of my most popular posts, ive finally given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions to australian book publishers a makeover for 2019.
Romance publishers directory of australia list of romance. Im rachel daven skinner, a freelance editor for romance novels and commercial fiction with romantic elements for publishers, selfpublishing indie authors, and writers seeking to refine their manuscripts before submitting to agents or publishers. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Where is the best place to publisher your romance book. Harper highlights be the first to find out about special offers, competitions and new release titles. Marian keyes meets love actually in this fresh, funny and gloriously romantic australian novel that has sold all around the world. Booktopia buy romance books online from australias leading online bookstore. Publishers of books about writing, editing and publishing.
Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher prints a varied range of fiction and nonfiction. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission. Scifi authors feel let down by local publishers abc news. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. Were an independent australian publisher with offices in brisbane and melbourne. In addition to alternative health, square one specializes in books on cooking, parenting, businesspersonal finance, selfhelp, history, and memoir among others. They publish commercial and literary fiction, childrens and ya fiction, picture books, australiana, history, biographies, cooking, health and self.