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FAQs - Manuscripts and Agents
- I have submitted a manuscript to UQP, but have not received any answer.
- Can you recommend an agent for my manuscript?
- If I describe my book in an e-mail message, can you tell me if you want to look at it?
- I have a great idea for a book, who do I contact to sell the idea or get help writing the story?
- How do I submit my manuscript to UQP?
- Does UQP accept unsolicited submissions?
- I have submitted a manuscript to UQP, but have not received any answer.
UQP only accepts submissions through agents, apart from in the following areas:
Children's and Young Adult Fiction:
- Novels for younger readers, 8-11 years (10,000-20,000 words)
- Novels for young readers, 9-13 years (30,000 words)
- Novels for young adults, 12-17 years (40,000-60,000 words)
Academic Writing
- on Australian History, Biography, Politics and Current Affairs, Indigenous issues
Due to the large number of submissions we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your submission. If you submitted a manuscript that does not fit into these categories, you will not receive a reply and your submission will not be returned.
As we are a small publishing house with limited resources we are unable to answer all submission enquiries. If you have submitted a manuscript and have not heard from us within 6 months of submission, your manuscript was unacceptable to us based on the above terms and will not be returned.
An average reading takes between 4-6 months.
- Can you recommend an agent for my manuscript?
To avoid conflicts of interest, UQP does not recommend any specific agents. The APA (Australian Publishers Association) website http://www.publishers.asn.au/ is an excellent source of advice on getting published and lists the agents recognised by Australian publishers. Try to find an agent who specialises in the kind of book you are trying to publish.
- If I describe my book in an e-mail message, can you tell me if you want to look at it?
Sorry, no. We do not accept unsolicited queries via e-mail or otherwise.
- I have a great idea for a book, who do I contact to sell the idea or get help writing the story?
UQP only accepts submissions through agents, apart from in the following areas:
Children's and Young Adult Fiction:
- Novels for younger readers, 8-11 years (10,000-20,000 words)
- Novels for young readers, 9-13 years (30,000 words)
- Novels for young adults, 12-17 years (40,000-60,000 words)
Academic Writing
- on Australian History, Biography, Politics and Current Affairs, Indigenous issues
To avoid conflicts of interest, UQP does not recommend any specific agents. The APA (Australian Publishers Association) website http://www.publishers.asn.au/ is an excellent source of advice on getting published and lists the agents recognised by Australian publishers. Try to find an agent who specialises in the kind of book you are trying to publish.
Also, your state's writers centre is a valuable source of information for budding writers. Please click on the links below to visit the website for the writers' centre in your state.
- How do I submit my manuscript to UQP?
UQP only accepts unsolicited submissions in the following areas:
Children's and Young Adult Fiction:
- Novels for younger readers, 8-11 years (10,000-20,000 words)
- Novels for young readers, 9-13 years (30,000 words)
- Novels for young adults, 12-17 years (40,000-60,000 words)
Academic Writing
- on Australian History, Biography, Politics and Current Affairs, Indigenous issues
Due to the large number of submissions we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your submission. If you submitted a manuscript that does not fit into these categories, you will not receive a reply and your submission will not be returned.
As we are a small publishing house with limited resources we are unable to answer all submission enquiries. If you have submitted a manuscript and have not heard from us within 6 months of submission, your manuscript was unacceptable to us based on the above terms and will not be returned.
If your work fits into either of these categories, only then, send your submission to:
The Editorial Coordinator
UQP
PO Box 6042
St Lucia QLD 4067
All submissions must include the following:
- Covering letter
- Author biography/CV (including information about previous publications)
- Brief synopsis (include details of target market) or chapter summary
- 3-4 sample chapters as hard copy, double spaced and single-sided
- Numbered pages
- Include stamped, self addressed envelope for the return of your submission.
(All unsuccessful manuscripts not accompanied by self addressed, stamped envelope are destroyed four weeks after the letter is sent from UQP.)
Please ensure that you keep a copy of your manuscript and do not send original artwork or photographs. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, artwork or photographs received.
Due to the large volume of unsolicited manuscripts UQP receives, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your submission.
Due to the large number of submissions we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your submission. If you submitted a manuscript that does not fit into these categories, you will not receive a reply and your submission will not be returned.
As we are a small publishing house with limited resources we are unable to answer all submission enquiries. If you have submitted a manuscript and have not heard from us within 6 months of submission, your manuscript was unacceptable to us based on the above terms and will not be returned.
In-depth comments cannot be provided with rejection letters as we do not have the capacity for that kind of service.
An average reading takes between 4-6 months.
- Does UQP accept unsolicited submissions?
UQP only accepts unsolicited submissions for:
Children's and Young Adult Fiction:
- Novels for younger readers, 8-11 years (10,000-20,000 words)
- Novels for young readers, 9-13 years (30,000 words)
- Novels for young adults, 12-17 years (40,000-60,000 words)
Academic Writing
- on Australian History, Biography, Politics and Current Affairs, Indigenous issues (excluding conference proceedings and unrevised theses)
UQP Does not accept any other writing not represented by an agent.
Due to the large number of submissions we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your submission. If you submitted a manuscript that does not fit into these categories, you will not receive a reply and your submission will not be returned.
As we are a small publishing house with limited resources we are unable to answer all submission enquiries. If you have submitted a manuscript and have not heard from us within 6 months of submission, your manuscript was unacceptable to us based on the above terms and will not be returned.
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