Fiction Submission Guidelines

Grace Bell Publishing is currently open to submissions of fiction manuscripts until end of October 2025. Please follow the guidelines below and ensure all requested information is included in the body of your email. Attachments will not be opened.

Please make sure you have read the general submission page, first.

 

📧 Email submissions to: submissions@gracebellpublishing.com.au

In your email please include the following:

Submission Details

Genre: (e.g. PB, MG, YA)

Word Count: (e.g. 70,000 words)

Pitch: 1–2 sentences summarising the story.

Blurb: a short, 2 to 3 paragraph blurb about about the story. 

Author Information

Bio: Include basic information such as interests, writing achievements, etc. State which Australian state or territory you are from.

Why Grace Bell Publishing: A statement on why you are submitting to GBP. 

Other Information: List relevant memberships (e.g. Omega Writers), critique groups, or other details that support your submission.

Online Presence

Include any links to social media profiles and/or an author website at the bottom of your email.

Manuscript

Paste the first 5-10 pages manuscript at the bottom of your email. Do not send as an attachment.