Clayton Hobbs, Author at Author Services Australia

Amazon KDP Announces Significant Changes to Author Royalties

New royalty changes for books listed under $9.99 via Amazon KDP will impact thousands of authors! In an email addressed to Amazon KDP authors, Amazon has announced that, since starting their print operations almost two decades ago, beginning on June 10th, 2025, the royalty rate for titles listed below USD 9.99 will drop from […]View post →

How to Copyright A Book for Australian Authors

The complete guide to copyrighting a book for Australian self-published authors looking to protect their intellectual property! If you’re an Australian author close to finishing your first book and curious about how to copyright a book in Australia, then look no further, because we have the answer and good news for you. Australian authors […]View post →

Author Interview with Australian Author Shelly Higgs

Welcome to Author Services Australia, Shelly Higgs, and welcome to our author interviews! If you could start by introducing yourself to everyone, let them know where you’re from and some of your interests and hobbies. My name is Shelly Higgs. I have just released my first picture book, Poppy’s Monster. I live in Canberra with […]View post →

Tips for Working with A Ghostwriter

Tips for Australian authors considering working with a ghostwriter for the first time! What are some tips for working with a ghostwriter? It’s not an uncommon question that Australian authors ask when considering hiring a ghostwriter to help them complete their book. If you’re an Australian or New Zealand author considering hiring a ghostwriter […]View post →

Australian Authors Guide to Self-Publishing on Apple Books

The complete guide to self-publishing on Apple Books for Australian and New Zealand self-published authors! One way to ensure that your book has every opportunity to succeed is to place it in front of as many eyes as possible. In the Australian author’s guide to self-publishing on Apple Books, we’ll look at an often-forgotten […]View post →

How To Write An Author Bio

Everything you need to write an author bio that knocks your reader’s socks off! Writing an author bio can feel overwhelming and leave many new authors scrambling for tips and tricks on how to write an author bio, but it doesn’t need to be. After writing your book, especially if you’ve just completed your […]View post →

The Complete Guide to IngramSpark Publishing for Australian Authors

Complete guide to self-publishing with IngramSpark Publishing for Australian self-published authors and writers! In the complete guide to IngramSpark Publishing, arguably one of the biggest self-publishing platforms available to Australian authors, alongside Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), we’ll do a step-by-step guide to self-publishing your book. If you’re unfamiliar with IngramSpark’s dashboard, it can […]View post →

Author Interview with Australian Author Penny Macoun

Author Interview Penny Macoun - Author Services Australia

Welcome to Author Services Australia Penny Macoun, and welcome to our author interviews! If you could start by introducing yourself to everyone, let them know where you’re from and some of your interests and hobbies. Thank you for interviewing me! I was born on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, grew up on the North Shore […]View post →

Author: Clayton Hobbs

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