14 Aotearoa/New Zealand publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024
Are you a Kiwi who’s just written a novel? Then this list of Aotearoa/New Zealand publishers accepting manuscripts this month is the list for you! I’ve done my best to weed out any vanity presses or publishers without any novels published from the past year.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel is in top shape before you sent it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback and a quick turnaround time.
1.Huia Publishers
Huia Publishers is a Māori owned publisher who shares stories that resonate with their people and values.
Genre: Books centred in te ao Māori and Māori worldviews.
Word count: Not stated.
2. Penguin Random House New Zealand
Penguin Random House New Zaland celebrates writers, stories and ideas that entertain and inspire.
Genre: Adult fiction and non-fiction. Children's submissions are closed until 2025.
Word count: Around 80,000 words but this is more of a guide than a rule.
3. Bateman Books
Bateman Books specialises in illustrated non-fiction but they publish novels of all genres.
Genre: All genres excluding poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
4. Little Moa
Little Moa is an imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Hey aim to champion a diverse range of voices.
Genre: Fiction, non-fiction and children's books that have a strong New Zealand connection.
Word count: Varies by genre.
5. Wily Publications Ltd
Wily Publications is a publishing house who specialises in heritage non-fiction and historical fiction. They are particularly interested in New Zealand's past and its heritage.
Genre: Heritage non-fiction and historical fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
6. Massey University Press
Massey University Press publishes award-winning books across a variety of non-fiction genres.
Genre: Non-fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
7. Potton & Burton
Potton & Burton is an independent New Zealand publisher who publishes a diverse list of non-fiction books.
Genre: Non-fiction focused on New Zealand.
Word count: Not stated.
8. Otago University Press
Otago University Press publishes a variety of books of scholarly and cultural significance that enrich New Zealand society.
Genre: Non-fiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
9. Te Herenga Waka University Press
Te Herenga Waka University Press is a division of Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University of Wellington). They are a well established publisher of fiction and poetry.
Genre: Literary fiction, literary non-fiction, scholarly non-fiction and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
10. HarperCollins New Zealand
HarperCollins is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world. Their New Zealand company was established in 1888.
Genre: Non-fiction. While they do publish fiction, they are not accepting submissions for fiction at the moment.
Word count: Not stated.
11. Moa Books
Moa Press is an imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand who champion the diverse voices of writers across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Genre: Fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
12. Auckland University Press
Auckland University Press is New Zealand's leading scholarly publisher
Genre: Non-fiction and literary fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
13. Te Papa Press
Te Papa Press is the publishing house of Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum.
Genre: Non-fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
14. Beatnik
Beatnik is an independent publishing company who has been in existence for over 15 years. They publish vibrant, meaningful books that tell the stories readers worldwide wish to read.
Genre: Non-fiction, children's books and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice.