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SUBMITTING MANUSCRIPTS
Within the Penguin Group (which comprises various imprints) it is extremely rare for any unsolicited manuscripts or proposals to be accepted for publication. Manuscripts and proposals submitted by literary agents will always take precedence. Note that Penguin no longer publishes poetry and only very rarely publishes short stories.
- The Adult Publishing department is NOT accepting unsolicited manuscripts at this time.
- As of the 11th December, 2009 the Books for Children and Young Adults department will NOT accept unsolicited manuscripts. This is likely to be reviewed at the end of February, 2010. At that time please refer to this website for the most up-to-date information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR WRITERS
Writing Assistance
If you are interested in writing and need general information and advice on how to begin, it is a good idea to look in your local library for books that will help you with the genre of writing you are interested in. Look out for Australian Writers' Marketplace which has just been published by the Queensland Writers' Centre and Australian Book Contracts (The Australian Society of Authors) in particular.
You might wish to check our catalogue under the broad subject of LITERATURE, LITERARY CRITICISM AND LANGUAGE to see what is currently available from Penguin Books Australia in the way of writing guides.
Contact the writers' centre in your state or territory for assistance with the writing process and referral to community writing groups, agents and manuscript assessment services.
In general, when submitting manuscripts to publishers, three sample chapters are sufficient. Submissions should be double-spaced and can be copied on both sides. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope if return of your proposal is required. There is no need to use expensive bindings. You should expect to wait up to four months for a response.
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