Independent publishing company
Big Sky Publishing
Children's, History, Independent
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Big Sky Publishing
Big Sky Publishing is open only to complete adult nonfiction manuscripts in history, military history and true crime, with no agent needed. You email a synopsis, sample chapters or the full manuscript and an overview. Its fiction and children's lists are closed to submissions.
Big Sky Publishing is an independent Australian publisher. Its list covers military history, history, Australiana, true crime, self-help, parenting and biography. It also has a strong children’s category spanning picture books, early readers, middle grade and YA. Right now, though, it is only reviewing fully complete adult nonfiction in history, military history and true crime. Manuscripts that have been professionally edited or assessed are viewed favorably.
Submissions go by email with the title and genre in the subject line. You attach a one page synopsis, the first four chapters double spaced or the full manuscript, plus a two to four page overview covering the market, comparable titles, selling points and your bio. Assessment takes about two to three months. If Big Sky has not asked for more within four months, assume it will not proceed. Do not call.
What Big Sky Publishing is looking for
- Fully complete manuscripts only
- Adult nonfiction in history
- Military history
- True crime
- Manuscripts that have been professionally edited or assessed
Publishes
- Children's
- History
- Independent
- Middle grade
- Nonfiction
- Picture book
- Self-Help
- Young adult
Readers
- Adult
- Early reader and chapter book
- Middle grade
- Picture book
- Young adult
How to submit to Big Sky Publishing
From its own guidelines- Email submissions@bigskypublishing.com.au with the title and genre in the subject line.
- Attach a one page synopsis and the first four chapters double spaced, or the full manuscript.
- Add a two to four page overview covering market, comparable titles, selling points and your bio.
- Allow about two to three months for assessment.
- If you hear nothing within four months, assume it will not proceed and do not call.
Is Big Sky Publishing right for your book?
A good fit if
Big Sky Publishing suits writers with a finished adult history, military history or true crime manuscript who want to submit directly.
Look elsewhere if
Look elsewhere if you write fiction or children's books, which will not be reviewed, or if your book is not yet finished. Declined manuscripts cannot be resubmitted.
Questions about Big Sky Publishing
Does Big Sky Publishing accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Yes, but only complete adult nonfiction in history, military history and true crime. Big Sky Publishing does not need you to have an agent. Fiction and children's titles will not be reviewed at the moment. Incomplete manuscripts or proposals for unwritten books are not considered. Declined manuscripts cannot be resubmitted, so send your strongest version.
How do I submit to Big Sky Publishing?
Email submissions@bigskypublishing.com.au with the title and genre in the subject line. Attach a one page synopsis, the first four chapters double spaced or the full manuscript, plus a two to four page overview of the market, comparable titles, selling points and your bio. Professionally edited or assessed manuscripts are viewed favorably.
How long does Big Sky Publishing take to reply?
Big Sky Publishing takes about two to three months to assess a submission. If it has not asked you for more information within four months, assume your manuscript will not proceed. The publisher asks writers not to call to check on a submission, so plan to wait the full period before approaching other publishers.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
