Manuscripts
Manuscript submissions
Huia Publishers welcomes unsolicited manuscripts. We are interested in publishing books which describe Maori and Pacific experiences, stories and aspirations in Aotearoa New Zealand. These include:
- Novels and fiction collections
- Play scripts
- Histories and biographies
- Political commentary
- Lifestyle and gift books
- Children's picture books in English and Maori.
If you wish to submit a manuscript, please download and complete the HUIA Manuscript Submission Form and send the completed form, together with your manuscript, by post.
Download HUIA Manuscript Submission Form
It is not necessary to bring the submission to the Huia office in person as we need time to read and consider it. Please send a synopsis of your proposed book with three sample chapters to:
Manuscripts
Huia Publishers
PO Box 17-335
Wellington
Please send a copy of your manuscript in hard copy (rather than electronic), single sided and double spaced. Always keep the original copy in a safe place as we cannot be responsible for any loss of material.
We will only send an acknowledgement of receipt of your manuscript if you provide an email address. We do try to respond to all submissions although the assessment process may take up to three months.
Only manuscripts with a self-addressed envelope and sufficient postage to cover the postage costs will be returned.
If your manuscript is rejected, you will receive a formal letter or an email. The letter will not be a detailed assessment as we receive so many manuscripts it is not possible to give critical commentary on them all.
If your manuscript is accepted you will be informed and sent a draft contract. At this stage you will also be informed about the editorial and production process and the timeframe.
For all manuscript related enquiries please contact:
manuscripts@huia.co.nz
The New Zealand Society of Authors are now offering one Maori language appraisal each year. For information on the full appraisal service run by NZSA please see links below.
Manuscript Appraisal Service New Category for a Manuscript with Significant Maori Content - contact New Zealand Society of Authors.