Submissions

 

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Current opportunities

 

  • Illustrators are welcome to get in touch via an expression of interest form. Please complete this form here. Note, Grace Bell Publishing has a preference for illustrators who work digitally (e.g. Procreate).

 

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Grace Bell Publishing operates on a traditional royalty model. Please read our FAQs.

Grace Bell Publishing now CLOSED to submissions except for invited submissions. SUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN IN JANUARY 2027 FOR TEEN/YA FICTION ONLY. 

About Grace Bell Publishing

  1. Please read the About section for Grace Bell Publishing (GBP).
  2. As we are an Australian publishing company, GBP will give preference to Australian authors.

Recommended Reading

For a general understanding of the publishing industry, we recommend the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook. While it is a UK publication, some aspects of the publishing process are  similar in Australia. You may also be able to borrow a copy from your local library.

Grace Bell Publishing - Manuscript Wish List 

What We are Looking For Overall

We are seeking stories that are interesting, well written, have a clear hook, and match with Grace Bell Publishing's company brand.

If you would like some further information about the manuscript wish list, there is a five part blog series here. 

When submitting a manuscript, please make sure that it matches GBP's goal of publishing books that are wholesome, fun and hope-filled. 

 

MG/Teen/Young Adult

We welcome series or standalones (series preferred);

  • We’d love to see more books with an ensemble of characters
  • Topics that genuinely resonate with kids and teens
  • sport, facts, historical, fantasy, action, comedy, or contemporary genres

Ideally, your book or series will:

  • have a strong hook
  • be wholesome and fun
  • offer a fresh and unique plot
  • include some humour
  • be commercial with broad appeal to the target audience

Adult Fiction

We would love to see well-written, commercial fiction. We have a particular love for contemporary or historical fiction (please!)