Professional Book Publishers In
Melbourne Australia

We welcome unsolicited manuscripts from authors across Australia and internationally. Many traditional Melbourne publishers only accept agented submissions or during specific reading periods, but as a self-publishing service, we work directly with authors without requiring literary representation. We accept manuscripts in all genres including fiction (literary, romance, thriller, science fiction, fantasy), non-fiction (business, self-help, memoirs, biography), children’s books, poetry collections, and academic works. Submit anytime through our website—no appointment necessary, no submission fees, and no exclusive reading periods.

Our online submission process is straightforward. Visit our website and complete the submission form with your manuscript details including title, genre, word count, and a brief synopsis. Upload your complete manuscript or sample chapters (minimum 3 chapters for evaluation). Include your contact information and publishing objectives. Within 48 hours, our publishing consultants will review your submission and contact you to schedule a free consultation where we’ll discuss editing needs, cover design options, distribution strategy, timeline, and pricing. No formal book proposal required—we focus on your finished manuscript and your goals as an author.

While traditional Melbourne publishers like Text Publishing and Affirm Press focus on contemporary Australian fiction, our agency specialises in helping contemporary fiction authors self-publish with complete creative control. We’ve successfully published literary fiction, contemporary romance, urban fiction, women’s fiction, and experimental novels. Our editors understand contemporary literary trends including character-driven narratives, diverse voices, Australian settings and themes, and genre-blending works. You retain 100% of royalties and rights while receiving the same professional editing, design, and distribution services as traditional publishers provide—often with faster timelines and higher author earnings.

We offer comprehensive marketing support as part of our publishing packages. Our marketing services include Amazon book description optimisation with keyword research, author profile creation across all major platforms, category and keyword strategy to improve discoverability, social media marketing guidance, book launch planning and coordination, promotional pricing strategies, and email marketing templates. We also provide access to book promotion services including Goodreads author programme setup, BookBub and other promotional platform submissions, and reviewer outreach strategies. Unlike traditional publishers who focus marketing budgets on bestselling authors, we give every author professional marketing tools and guidance.

We provide three levels of professional editing services. Developmental editing addresses story structure, plot holes, character development, pacing issues, and narrative arc—typically for fiction manuscripts requiring substantial revisions (2-3 week turnaround). Copy editing focuses on grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, consistency, and style—suitable for polished manuscripts needing refinement (1-2 week turnaround). Proofreading offers final quality checks for typos, formatting errors, and minor mistakes before publication (3-5 day turnaround). Our editors specialise across genres and work with Australian and international English style guides. You’ll receive tracked changes, editorial notes, and revision recommendations with every editing service.

We review all manuscript submissions within 48 hours and provide initial feedback within 2-3 business days. Our complete publishing timeline from manuscript submission to live publication averages 4-6 weeks, significantly faster than traditional publishers who typically take 12-18 months. Here’s our process breakdown: consultation and manuscript review (1-2 days), editing services (5-10 days depending on level), cover design with revisions (3-7 days), formatting and typesetting (3-5 days), ISBN registration (1-3 days), and global distribution setup (5-10 days for platform approval). Rush services are available for authors with specific launch deadlines, reducing total timeline to 2-3 weeks.

We review all manuscript submissions within 48 hours and provide initial feedback within 2-3 business days. Our complete publishing timeline from manuscript submission to live publication averages 4-6 weeks, significantly faster than traditional publishers who typically take 12-18 months. Here’s our process breakdown: consultation and manuscript review (1-2 days), editing services (5-10 days depending on level), cover design with revisions (3-7 days), formatting and typesetting (3-5 days), ISBN registration (1-3 days), and global distribution setup (5-10 days for platform approval). Rush services are available for authors with specific launch deadlines, reducing total timeline to 2-3 weeks.

We distribute travel books globally through major platforms including Amazon (Australia, US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, Brazil), Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, and 150+ international retailers. For Australian travel content specifically, we optimise your book for Australian readers through Amazon.com.au and local platform visibility while maintaining worldwide distribution. Our travel book services include photo optimisation and formatting for image-heavy content, maps and itinerary formatting, clickable table of contents by destination, and destination-based keyword strategy. We’ve published Australian travel guides, travel memoirs, destination-specific guides, adventure travel narratives, and cultural travel essays with successful distribution across domestic and international markets.