9 Australian romance publishers accepting manuscript submissions in June 2025

My worldwide list of romance publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts can be found here.

Do you have a romance manuscript ready to go? Perhaps one of these Australian publishers who are currently accepting submissions will be the perfect match for your swoon-worthy novel. While all the publishers listed below are Australian, many will accept manuscripts from overseas writers and all but one accepts submissions from our writer friends over in New Zealand.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.
   Genre: Literary and genre fiction as well as nonfiction that is engaging and entertaining.
   Word count: Novel-length work.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted by a publisher check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice.