Our Submissions Process
As we receive a high volume of submissions, please know that our small team is unable to reply to all individual submissions. While we will acknowledge receipt of your submission, it can take months to evaluate it properly.
If your work suits our list, we will be in touch.
How & Where to Submit
We kindly ask all authors to submit their work as below.
Please note, we do not take submissions for Fantasy, Romance, Children’s Books, Poetry or Short Story collections.
To complete your submission, please have the following information prepared:
Author Biography: A brief overview of your writing background and credentials.
Word limit: 250 words max.
Synopsis: A brief summary of your plot, including the ending, your target audience, and 2–3 comparable titles.
Word limit: 500 words max.
Manuscript Sample: A sample chapter of your manuscript, double-spaced.
(Please name your file: Full Name_Submission Title.)
Submissions are to be made via email to: submissions@venturapress.com.au
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