Downingfield Press


Type Of Publisher
Press
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Visual Art
Year Established
2017
Address
Melbourne, VIC
Name
Mitchell Cheng-Mader
Title
Managing Director and Publisher
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
We are an independent Australian publisher with a global reach, committed to amplifying diverse voices and narratives. Our collaboration extends to both seasoned and emerging writers, with a particular emphasis on narrative non-fiction genres such as memoirs, biographies, histories, politics, and current affairs. We are also dedicated to exploring the multifaceted landscape of literary, contemporary, and avant-garde poetry through our critically-acclaimed poetry list.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Be sure to explain your background, how this project came about, what it means to you, and why you think it will make a great book.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
We look for cultural value, quality, and whether the manuscript is a good for us based on our publishing programme goals and our editorial expertise. Our main focus is non-ficti and we have a highly regarded poetry list but accept other genres.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Proofread your manuscript and follow the submission guidelines. Don't be afraid to put your manuscript out...you'll never find a publisher unless you try.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
We found one of highly reviewed books through an interaction on Twitter...they were looking for a publisher, we told them we would love to see it, and it ended up being one of the top Scottish poetry books published in 2023! (Scotsman newspaper).
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
We publish books that aim to challenge, inform, educate, and move the reader. Our slogan is 'Books for the Enquiring Mind'. Our ideal reader is anyone who is open to those goals...anyone with an enquiring mind.