Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Exisle Publishing is a publisher of general non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects, including biography, history, self-help, health, popular psychology, business, current affairs, travel, cooking, gardening, leisure and lifestyle.

Please note: We do not publish poetry, children's books, educational or academic books, nor do we usually publish fiction.

We welcome submissions and suggestions for publishing from literary agents and from new and established authors. All submissions and publishing ideas, no matter what market they are intended for, should be sent to your nearest office, if in doubt send to Australia.

To ensure that appropriate attention is given to your submission we request the following :-

• Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, in an easy-to-read typeface, with a wide margin, printed out and sent as hard copy. Make sure pages are numbered. Do not submit manuscripts online, by e-mail or via a website.

• If your proposed book includes photographs, please include a selection of photocopied photographs (not originals), and indicate if you will be supplying transparencies or digital files if the book is accepted for publication.

Your manuscript should be accompanied by :-

• A written proposal (we suggest 2–4 pages), explaining why your book should be published, who will buy the book (i.e. the intended audience) and why and how it is different from other books on the subject (be specific and refer to any competing titles that you know of).
  
  
• A chapter breakdown of the contents of the manuscript (normally 1–2 pages).
  
  
• A list of any previous work you have had published and some background information about yourself. Specify your qualifications for writing the book.
  
  
• If you are submitting a book proposal (rather than a complete manuscript), write a complete sample chapter to accompany the proposal, together with your introduction to the book.

Note: In all cases make sure that you include full contact details: name, address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address.

Should you wish to have your material returned, please provide addressed pre-paid packaging. Manuscripts submitted without return postage will be destroyed.

NB: Exisle does not carry insurance for submitted manuscripts, so always keep a copy of your work.

We will normally respond in 2–4 weeks, but sometimes we ask people from our various global markets to comment on submissions received. In such cases it may take us up to four months to respond.

Please send all manuscripts to :-

EXISLE PUBLISHING LTD
‘MOONRISING’
NARONE CREEK ROAD
WOLLOMBI
NSW 2325
AUSTRALIA

For New Zealand specific titles, please send to the New Zealand Office :-

EXISLE PUBLISHING LTD
PO BOX 60-490
TITIRANGI
AUCKLAND 0642
NEW ZEALAND

Gareth St. John Thomas

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