get published

Moa Press will be opening for submissions from midday Monday 3rd March 2025 – 11:59pm Sunday 9th March 2025.

We will accept submissions from everyone, whether you are a debut, established or self-published author, and whether you are agented or unagented. To help us get to your submission, please follow our guidelines carefully.

We are looking for books with a strong New Zealand connection – either the author is from New Zealand or a resident in New Zealand, or the book has a strong connection in terms of setting/character/content. We are not open to novellas, poetry, or screenplays.

Due to the huge number of submissions we receive, there are limitations to what we can do and we hope you understand this. Please read our Submissions FAQ here before sending us your manuscript.

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Little Moa is currently closed for submissions. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for when we will be re-opening.

There are a number of organisations that help writers improve their writing skills, assess their work and provide professional development opportunities. The New Zealand Society of Authors is a good place to start.

We are always interested in hearing from new illustrators who are based in New Zealand. We run the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize annually, otherwise if you would like to submit your illustration portfolio, please send a link to your website or a PDF of up to 10MB to:

Please note that we will only contact you should we have a suitable project for you at some time in the future.