41 Australian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in June 2025
Are you an Australian who’s just written a novel? Then this list of Australian publishers accepting manuscripts this month is the list for you! I’ve done my best to weed out any vanity presses or publishers without any novels published from the past year.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel is in top shape before you send it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback with a quick turnaround time.
Pan Macmillan Australia
Pan Macmillan Australia is committed to investing in Australian authors and publishes a variety of bestselling books.
Genre: Middle grade, young adult, commercial and literary fiction. For nonfiction, they're interested in narrative nonfiction, contemporary issues, memoir, history, true crime, lifestyle, health, and mind, body & spirit.
Word count: Not stated.Hague Publishing
Hague Publishing is an independent Australian publisher of science fiction and fantasy. Please note that they publish work by Australian and New Zealand authors.
Genre: Science fiction and fantasy.
Word count: 30,000 to 80,000 words but they will consider works outside of this range.ANU Press
ANU Press is the largest open-access university press in the world. They are part of the Australian National University.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Aurealis
Aurealis is Australia's most successful science fiction and fantasy magazine.
Genre: Fantasy, science fiction, or horror short stories.
Word count: 2,000 to 8,000 words.Black Inc.
Black Inc. loves ideas and stories. They are passionate about publishing works about history, politics, biography, criticism, and current affairs. They only accept proposals from Australian writers.
Genre: General, literary, and commercial nonfiction, especially history, current affairs, memoir and biography.
Word count: Not stated.Christmas Press
Christmas Press publishes books to cherish every day.
Genre: Chapter books, middle grade and adventure stories for ages 11 and above.
Word count: Up to 6,000 words for chapter books, up to 13,000 words for middle grade and up to 80,000 words for adventure stories.Exisle Publishing
Exisle Publishing was founded in 1991 with the goal of shining a light on local artists and writers.
Genre: Nonfiction including self-help, health, psychology, travel, business, current affairs, military history, and alternative lifestyle.
Word count: Not stated.Hot Tree Publishing
Hot Tree Publishing, founded in 2015, focuses on a wide range of romance subgenres.
Genre: M/F, M/M, and F/F romance across various subgenres including high heat contemporary, college, motorcycle, military, bad boys, paranormal, fantasy and billionaires.
Word count: 50,000 words and above. Serials of 30,000-50,000 words are considered if completed.Major Street
Major Street is an independent business book publisher based in Melbourne, Australia.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of leadership, business, entrepreneurship, career development, personal finance, personal development, share market and property investing, self-care, personal growth and motivation.
Word count: Not stated.Melbourne University Press
Melbourne University Press was established in 1922 and is Australia's first university press.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Recent Work Press
Recent Works Press is based in Canberra, Australia and has published a range of poetry from both new and established poets from around the world.
Genre: Poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Scribe
Scribe has been operating for over 40 years as an independent trade-publishing house.
Genre: Literary fiction and serious non-fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Affirm Press
Affirm Press is an independent Melbourne-based publisher dedicated to publishing Australian stories and ideas. Please note they only accept submissions from Australian authors or authors based in Australia.
Please note they accept manuscripts for their kids publishing program on Monday 2 December and Monday 2 June. You'll find these on my publishing lists the month before as well so you don't miss the deadline!
Genre: Literary and genre fiction as well as nonfiction that is engaging and entertaining.
Word count: Novel-length work.Downingfield Press
Downingfield Press is an independent with a global reach.
Genre: Nonfiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Big Sky Publishing
Big Sky Publishing is an independent Australian publisher that loves to bring great Australian stories to readers everywhere.
Genre: Nonfiction including history, military history, and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.Ventura Press
Ventura Press is a Sydney-based independent publisher established in 2002.
Genre: Literary fiction, upmarket fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000-120,000 words.CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing is an nonprofit business unit within the Australian CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation).
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of animals, marine & freshwater, built environment, natural environment, food & agriculture, physical science, gardening & horticulture, plants & fungi, science in society and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.The Federation Press
The Federation Press is an independent Australian publishing company that publishes a mix of titles for students and legal practitioners.
Genre: Legal, social science, and academic books.
Word count: Not stated.Wakefield Press
Wakefield Press is a leading independent publishing company based in Adelaide.
Genre: Genre fiction, especially crime, literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing is the children's division of Hardie Grant. They are the home of innovative and inclusive stories from tots to teens. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and/or New Zealand.
Genre: Picture books and graphic novels from author-illustrators.
Word count: Not stated.Backroom Press
Backroom Press is an Australian publisher who publishes books with themes about the Kimberley (Western Australia) by authors who have lived in the region.
Genre: Children's books, adult Fiction and nonfiction which involves the Kimberley.
Word count: Not stated.Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin are an Australian-owned and operated publisher. They were named 2023 Publisher of the Year and have won the title twelve times since 2000! They accept submissions every Friday during their The Friday Pitch sessions.
Genre: Adult literary and genre fiction, nonfiction and illustrated books. Fiction. They are not currently interested in adult high fantasy and science fiction but do accept other fantasy manuscripts.
Word count: Full length works.JOAN Press
JOAN Press is a new imprint from Allen & Unwin that publishes work pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and creating space for marginalized voices. JOAN seeks stories that find joy in resistance and humor in adversity.
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Blue Angel Publishing
Blue Angel Publishing was founded in 1997 that strives to create beautiful products that bring soulful messages and healing to the world.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of mind, body and spirit.
Word count: Not stated.La Trobe University Press
La Trobe University Press publishes books of high intellectual quality aimed at a general readership.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities and sciences.
Word count: Not stated.Five Mile
Five Mile is a boutique children's publishing house that specializes in creating books that spark joy, imagination and learning across a large range of formats.
Genre: Picture books, board books, activity books, middle grade and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Monash University Publishing
Monash University Publishing has been in operation for over 10 years and has built a reputation as a trusted source of information.
Genre: Books with a focus on sustainability, the environment, science, Indigenous affairs, politics, sociology, popular culture, economics, literature, history, and biography.
Word count: Not stated.Ford Street Publishing
Ford Street is an independent Australian publisher of books for children and young adults. They publish 15 titles a year and have a strong presence in schools and bookshops around Australia.
Genre: Middle grade and young adult fiction.
Word count: Around 50,000 words for young adult novels.Fremantle Press
Fremantle Press is an independent book publisher whose mission is to give a voice to Western Australian writers .Fremantle Press publishers unsolicited manuscripts from authors of Western Australian origin or whose main place of residence is Western Australia.
Genre: Nonfiction, literary fiction, genre fiction (including crime, mystery and historical), upmarket fiction,poetry, children's books, young adult books and narrative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.National Library of Australia Publishing
As their name applies, the National Library of Australia Publishing is the publishing arm of Australia's national library! They love creative books that tell stories by and about Australians.
Genre: Adult nonfiction, illustrated children's nonfiction and picture books in the areas of art, photography, the environment and literature.
Word count: Not stated.Gelding Street Press
Gelding Street Press is the sports and Australian stories imprint of Rockpool. Please note that the link will take you to the Rockpool website as that is where they list the submission guidelines for Gelding Street Press.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of sports and Australian stories.
Word count: Not stated.Text Publishing
Text Publishing is an independent Melbourne-based publisher of fiction and nonfiction. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Genre: Genre fiction, including crime, thriller, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, historical, romance, LGBTQIA+, young adult, and middle grade. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, essays, film, history, humour, philosophy, politics, religion, science, environment, relationships, society, culture, sport, travel and war.
Word count: 10,000-120,000 words.Magabala Books
Magabala Books is an Indigenous publishing house in Australia. Please note they only accept submissions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers. They will consider collaborative works between Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors.
Genre: Children's picture books, memoir, literary fiction (including middle grade, young adult and adult), non fiction, social history and poetry that celebrate the diversity of First Nations voices.
Word count: Not stated.New Frontier Publishing
New Frontier is an Australian publisher established in 2002. Their motto is to inspire, educate and uplift children.
Genre: Picture books and junior fiction.
Word count: Under 600 words for picture books and 5,000 to 55,000 words for junior fiction.Oceaniacom Pty Ltd
Oceaniacom Pty Ltd is all about "making waves" (yes, that is an ocean pun they use on their website!) and turning wild ideas into successful books.
Genre: Literary fiction and genre fiction, including science fiction, romance, comedy, thriller, horror, slice of life, fairy tale, young adult and LGBTIQA+.
Word count: Not stated.Rockpool
Rockpool Publishing is an Australia publisher specializing in spiritual books, wellness books, oracle & tarot cards, and gifts & journals.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of mind, body and spirit, health and wellness, self-help and gift.
Word count: Not stated.Thames & Hudson Australia
Thames & Hudson Australia publishes Australian content in the areas of art (fine or decorative), history (Australian, natural or cultural), architecture, science, design, fashion, gardens, photography and popular culture.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction, children's nonfiction, illustrated books, picture books and board books that focuses on one of their Australian-focused areas.
Word count: Not stated.UNSW Press Limited
UNSW Press Limited is a not-for-profit Australian company that started operating in 1962. Its mission is to contribute to intellectual and cultural development.
Genre: General, scholarly, and literary nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.UQP
UQP is the wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Queensland. They produce culturally significant works across genres such as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Genre: Nonfiction, literary fiction, children's and young adult books, and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.UWA Publishing
UWA Publishing is a division of The University of Western Australia that shares stories, research, and education with the world.
Genre: Scholarly works, nonfiction, adult fiction, and children's books. Please note they do not accept genre fiction and only accept adult fiction in July and young adult/children's books in August.
Word count: Not stated.Wild Dingo Press
Wild Dingo Press publishes books that explore social, cultural, political, and environmentally significant issues.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice.