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Information and Resources for Australian Authors
Do book covers need to be meaningful?
Often authors overthink their covers, putting too much emphasis on the interpretive meaning. They want their covers to do the impossible.
How does the RRP of my book affect my royalties?
If you’re a self-published author struggling to properly price your book’s RRP, you’re not alone.
Is self-publishing a fantasy novel viable?
The freedom of self-publishing also brings significant responsibility, and one crucial aspect that authors need to know about is the National eDeposit (NED) system
How long does it take to publish a book?
Self-publishing offers a direct path to sharing your work with the world, cutting out the rejections and delays of traditional publishing.
What is self-publishing a book?
Self-publishing offers a direct path to sharing your work with the world, cutting out the rejections and delays of traditional publishing.
Debunking common myths about self-publishing
Despite self-publishing’s growing popularity as a mode to revolutionise the publishing industry, many myths about self-publishing persist.
Self-publishing self-sabotage
For many authors self-publishing can mean self-sabotage. Most books are valid and can succeed in the marketplace to some degree. But some authors self-sabotage their publishing efforts adhering to egregious misconceptions of what successful self-publishing success looks like..
Choosing the best childrens book format for your target age
Choosing the right book format for your child is as crucial as selecting the right book itself. Whether you want to foster a love of reading in your child, engage students as a teacher, or attract young readers as a self-published author, the format plays a significant role. Different age groups have unique needs regarding books, and picking the appropriate format can greatly enhance the reading experience.
The advantages of Print-On-Demand for self-publishing authors
For self-publishing authors, the global distribution route once presented significant challenges and financial burdens. Navigating through the maze of distribution networks, bulk print runs, and fulfilling orders can overwhelm and consume time. But now there’s an easier, cost-effective way to get your book into the hands of readers: Print-On-Demand (POD) printing.
Bestselling books that started out self-published
Self-publishing gives authors the freedom to write what they want, how they want, without the limitations of traditional publishing houses.
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How big is the Christian book market?
The Christian book market is big and it is booming. The Christian church has long been the source of a vast amount of written content.
eBooks explained – a quick primer on electronic books
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What you need to know about ghost writing
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What is typesetting?
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Does my title need a book index?
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Book editing for self-publishing in Australia
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The cost of self-publishing a book in Australia in a turbulent world.
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