About Clayton Hobbs

Owner of Author Services Australia and successful self-published children's book author.

Vanity Publishing: What Are You Really Paying For and What Is It Ultimately Costing You?

What is vanity publishing? What are you paying for, and how is vanity publishing different from traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing?   I wanted to keep this article about vanity publishers and hybrid publishers as positive as possible while still doing the topic justice and giving new authors the advice they need to make […]View post →

Using Beta Readers To Tell Better Stories

Using Beta Readers To Tell Better Stories - Author Services Australia
Beta readers are an excellent resource for writers in all genres, but unless you’re using beta readers effectively, you’ll be missing out on capitalizing on everything they offer!   As an author, obtaining unbiased feedback can be challenging. Friends and family, despite meaning well, are often, unfortunately, a little biased, but that’s where using beta […]View post →

Australian Self-Publishing Myths and Misconceptions

Australian Self-Publishing Myths and Misconceptions - Author Services Australia
Some of the more common self-publishing myths and misconceptions Australian authors should be aware of as they navigate the self-publishing journey!   Despite the popularity of self-publishing in Australia and worldwide being at an all-time high, there are still a whole lot of self-publishing myths and misconceptions that continue to plague the Australian publishing industry. […]View post →

What Is Proofreading? The Australian Authors’ Guide to Proofreading

What Is Proofreading | Author Services Australia
The Complete Guide to Proofreading for Australian Authors!   We’re often asked, “What is proofreading, and how is it different from other types of editing services such as copyediting and developmental editing?” It’s a good question. Regardless of your preferred genre, fiction or non-fiction, YA, fantasy, romance, or a children’s book, there is one step […]View post →

Implementing Beta Reader Feedback – The Complete Guide

Implementing Beta Reader Feedback – The Complete Guide
The most effective way to process and implement beta reader feedback!   There’s nothing like a little constructive or objective feedback to help improve your story or the quality of your writing, and that’s what a professional beta reader can do with quality beta reader feedback. However, after writing your first draft, self-editing, and enduring […]View post →