Walleah Press welcomes unpublished poetry manuscripts
from poets resident in Australia.
Selection period 22nd May — 30th June 2026
What is the submission deadline?
From 22nd May until 30th June 2026, for publication September 2026 – August 2027.
What is the preferred number of pages per submission?
From chapbook size through to full poetry collections.
What is the preferred method of submitting a manuscript?
Emailed to Ralph Wessman – ralph-walleahpress@proton.me – as a pdf document. A bio is required, along with a general content description for promotional purposes.
Is there a charge for submitting a manuscript?
No, it’s free.
Will authors successfully submitting a manuscript be entitled to complimentary copies on publication?
Yes, five copies.
Who is eligible to submit?
Residents of Australia supplying an Australian street (as opposed to a post office box) address.
Why the preference for delivery to an Australian residential address rather than to a post box number?
Walleah Press publications in Australia are printed by Melbourne-based IngramSpark, which despatches by courier. While courier service deliveries to post office boxes are possible, the price difference between the two is often substantial.
What is the general timeframe between submission and acceptance?
Ideally, acceptances will be offered within two and three months of manuscript submission.