![]() Many of the larger publishing houses in Australia do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. An ‘unsolicited’ manuscript comes to a publisher without the recommendation of an industry professional. Solicited ManuscriptsĪ ‘solicited’ manuscript is one that comes to a publisher by a known contact, in most cases a literary agent or sometimes an established author or assessor. Writing NSW’s free weekly electronic newsletter, Newsbite, lists competitions and literary journals with upcoming opportunities for publication. Also, unpublished manuscript competitions such as the The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award, The Richell Prize, The Text Prize, The Matilda Prize and the KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award, can lead winning and commended writers directly to publication. Winning competitions for short and extended fiction or poetry and having shorter works published in reputable journals will help you stand out from the crowd. You’re more likely to get help – and for that matter get a publisher’s attention – if you can prove you’ve got talent. Such events can give you access to publishers, agents, editors and published authors who can offer you advice and industry tips.īut be aware how many writers there are out there looking for help getting published. To see upcoming events in NSW, head to our monthly Writing on our Calendar blog posts, where we sum up the best literary and arts events happening across New South Wales. Attend festivals, events and workshops where you can talk to like-minded writers with similar goals. Networking can also be an invaluable tool to getting published. ![]() If a publisher asks you to make a financial contribution to publication, please ensure you research the publisher and the contract thoroughly. Please be aware that not all publishers are reputable. Publishers want something fresh and new: a distinctive voice that hasn’t been heard before. Identify what’s popular, what isn’t, and if there are any niches you might be able to fill. Subscribe to trade publications like the Books + Publishing to familiarise yourself with the market. If your novel is a love story set during the Second World War and the publisher you’re approaching is already releasing a wartime romance, you might be better off approaching one of their competitors. You may have a few publishers in mind, check their website for what’s already in their catalogue. Find books of a similar genre and style to yours and approach the publishers who produced them. To cut down on your rejection rate, it’s essential to know what a publisher is looking for. It contains a complete list of Australian publishers, including key details about the type of books they publish, whether they accept unsolicited manuscripts and how they prefer to be contacted. The Australian Writers’ Marketplace is an online directory of contacts and services in the writing industry. Check out our upcoming feedback courses, consider joining a writing group, undertaking a mentorship or booking into a manuscript assessment, so you can find out how to improve your manuscript, and give yourself the best shot of getting published. Receiving feedback on your manuscript before submitting it to publishers is key. For this reason, Writing NSW strongly recommends reading our Resource Sheets on Revising and Manuscript Development before you consider submitting your work to a publisher. The Australian book industry is highly competitive, so it is essential that you present your best possible efforts when approaching a publisher. Even the greatest writers have to spend time honing their craft, producing many drafts before sending their work to a publisher. However, the only thing that will assure you get your work into print is the quality of your writing. ![]() There are industry hints and insider know-how that can help you on your path to publication. Once your manuscript is ready, the struggle for publication is where even harder work begins! Writing a book is a monumental feat, which in itself has been known to take years.
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