COMPANY BACKGROUND
SUBJECT AREAS
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
RETURN OF MANUSCRIPTS
HOW TO TARGET THE RIGHT PUBLISHER
USEFUL ADDRESSES FOR WRITERS
FREELANCE WRITERS


Lansdowne Publishing focuses on packaging books and book-related products for publishers, retailers and wholesalers around the world.

Our illustrated non-fiction books target the overseas market with the majority of our books needing to be suitable for the U.S. market. Lansdowne does not at present publish titles unless there is a co-edition partner.

Our new Australian list will focus on Australian interest titles in all areas and will concentrate on black and white books.


The emphasis for our internationally based list is on generating our own book ideas and not on accepting unsolicited manuscripts so it is rare for us to publish an unsolicited manuscript for this list.

We will, however, accept non-fiction submissions and proposals if they are suitable for the international market in the subject areas of Cookery, New Age, Spirituality, Health "&" Lifestyle, Home "&" Design, as well as Gardening, History "&" Mythology, Pet Care, Gift Books, and Reference Books.

We are looking to publish Australian titles and in doing so seek unsolicited manuscripts suitable for the Australian market.


Your submission should include the following:
   a synopsis and contents list
   sample text and copies of sample illustrations
   some details about yourself including a list of
     previously published books or articles
   copies of previously published magazine articles (if applicable)
   a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Send material to:
The Publisher
Lansdowne Publishing
PO Box 48
Millers Point, NSW 2000
Australia


Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope or Postpak for the return of your manuscript or proposal. We are unable to return manuscripts without postage. Please do not send original illustrations or artwork.

Although all possible care is taken with submissions, Lansdowne Publishing bears no responsibility for the loss or damage of unsolicited materials received. Please ensure you retain a copy of your manuscript and all other materials you are sending.


If your submission is not suitable for Lansdowne, we wish you every success in finding a suitable publisher.

When you are submitting a proposal or manuscript, target the right publisher for your work by checking bookshops and libraries for similar books. Information about the publishing company is usually found on the imprint/copyright page near the title page. It is best to telephone the publishing company first to find out to whom you should mail your submission and how it should be presented. The best person for initial contact is usually the Publisher’s Assistant.

Poetry and short stories usually appear in magazines, journals and newspapers before they are published in book form, so it is a good idea to submit work to them before approaching a book publisher. To ascertain which are the best magazines for your work, check the bookshops, newsagents and large libraries comprehensive magazine collections.

There are a number of good books on the subject of getting your work published and these are available through bookshops and libraries. There are a number of organisations to help writers. The Australian Society of Authors (02–9318 0877) or the Australian Publishers Association (02–9281 9788) may also be able to give you more advice. The Australian Publishers Association has a publication for sale titled 'Directory of Members' which lists Australian publishers and the subject areas they publish.

There are also courses at University Continuing Education programs, the WEA, or Writers’ Centres.


The Australian Society of Authors
PO Box 1566
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Phone: 02-9318 0877
Fax: 02-9318 0530.
Email: office@asauthors.org
www.asauthors.org

Australian Publishers Association Ltd
Suite 60
89 Jones Street
Ultimo NSW 2007
Phone: 02-9281 9788.
Fax: 02-9281 1073
Email: apa@publishers.asn.au
www.publishers.asn.au

Writers’ Centres
NSW Writers’ Centre: www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
QLD Writers’ Centre: www.qwc.asn.au
SA Writers’ Centre: www.sawriters.on.net
TAS Writers’ Centre: www.tasmanian writers.org
VIC Writers’ Centre: www.writers-centre.org


We also have opportunities for freelance writers wishing to write for our projects and to our briefs. We accept résumés from experienced non-fiction writers and magazine feature writers. Please list subject areas of interest, as well as
previously published magazine articles and books.

LANSDOWNE PUBLISHING
PO Box 48, Millers Point, Sydney NSW 2000


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