Magabala Books is an Indigenous Australian publishing house. We publish work by Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander creators, including authors, storytellers, illustrators and editors. Although we do consider collaborative works with non-Indigenous authors, there must be at least a fifty per cent contribution or collaboration with an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander creator.
Magabala Books will consider unsolicited manuscripts in the genres of autobiography, biography, fiction, children's picture books, young adult, social history and philosophy. Please provide a cover sheet with name, contact details, manuscript title and genre.
Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, printed on A4 paper (one side only) and bound.
Manuscripts should be complete and submissions should include all relevant support materials. DO NOT SEND original photographs or artwork — photocopies are sufficient. Please try to ensure that all maps, tables, index, glossary, introduction and acknowledgements are included (if required).
Manuscripts (excluding children's and young adults) should be a minimum of 50,000 words in length. For unsuccessful manuscripts to be returned, a stamped, self-addressed envelope must be provided. It is Magabala Books' policy that if a creator does not request the return of a manuscript, or does not provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope, the manuscript shall be destroyed. Magabala Books does not retain copies of manuscripts that have not been accepted for publication. On the receipt of a submission, an acknowledgement letter will be sent. Depending on the genre of the manuscript, it is usual for the assessment process to take up to four months. This can be longer if an outside reader is commissioned to assess the work.
All submissions and enquiries should be addressed to: Jacqui Wright
Publishing Assistant
Magabala Books
PO Box 668
Broome WA 6725
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