Manuscript Submissions

Acorn Press focuses on publishing books by Australian authors which are thoughtful, well-informed and written from a Christian perspective. We aim to produce books that challenge readers to think about the issues we face in twenty-first century life and to enable us to effectively engage the world we live in. In addition to commissioning manuscripts, Acorn Press accepts unsolicited non-fiction manuscripts from new and established authors that meet the above criteria during specific submission periods throughout the year. Manuscripts must be of a high standard of writing before being considered for publication. Acorn Press will be responsible for a final edit and proofing of the manuscript if it is accepted for publication.

Manuscript submission periods

We accept manuscripts for review during specific submission periods throughout the year. Please check our website and social media pages for updates on upcoming submission windows and guidelines. Manuscripts submitted outside these periods will not be reviewed. Thank you for your interest in publishing your manuscript with Acorn Press, and we look forward to hearing from you during our next submission window

Submission Process

Step 1: Enquire

Complete the enquiry form below with your summary and bio. This will be reviewed by our team.

Step 2: Complete proposal form

If we are interested in your manuscript after reading your book’s summary, we will then ask you to fill out our Manuscript Proposal Form.

Step 3: Submit Manuscript

If the committee is interested in your proposal, we will ask you to submit your entire manuscript for assessment.

Enquiry Form

Email
Book Summary
Maximum of 200 words
Your Bio
Maximum of 150 words

What kinds of books does Acorn Press publish?

Our current focus is on publishing non-fiction manuscripts that we believe will be a valuable resource for Australian Christians. We are an interdenominational Christian publisher and welcome manuscripts written by emerging Australian authors, as well as established writers. Please note that we do not publish fiction or poetry, and we do not accept unsolicited submissions for children’s books or art books. We also do not accept books for publication that have already been self-published.

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