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Making Money from Your Self-Published Book

How much does it cost to self-publish a book, and are Australian authors making money from their self-published book? Making money from a self-published book or at least making enough money to cover the costs of self-publishing is obviously the dream for many authors. While writing and self-publishing books is a passion project for […]View post →

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 →

Australian Self-Publishing Myths and Misconceptions

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 →

Why Self-Published Authors Should Create A Publishing Imprint

How to create a publishing imprint and how it benefits self-published authors in Australia! What is a publishing imprint, and do I need to create one? It’s a question we’ve been getting asked more often lately, and something every Australian author should consider. If you’re not publishing under your own imprint, you should be! […]View post →

8 Tips for Self-Publishing Your First Book

Check out the essential tips every first-time self-published author needs to know! Thanks to technology, self-publishing a book is easier than ever for new authors, but here are 8 tips for self-publishing your first book to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls new Australian authors encounter. Self-publishing is a cost-effective and easy […]View post →

Beginner’s Guide to Self Publishing Services

A beginner’s guide to understanding and navigating self publishing services! Coming up with a book idea or writing a book is just the first part of the self publishing process, and the next step, self-publishing services, is where many new authors encounter their first roadblock. Navigating the different stages of book creation and self […]View post →

The National Library of Australia and Australian Self-Published Author Requirements

Depositing your book with the National Library of Australia If you’re an Australian who has self-published a book or is planning on self-publishing a book, you must deposit your book with the National Library of Australia (NLA). Not only are you required to, but you’re also legally obligated to deposit all print books and […]View post →

6 Steps to Consider Before You Self-Publish

Have you taken all the steps necessary to self-publish your manuscript? First of all, congratulations on finishing your manuscript, but before you rush ahead, here are 6 steps to consider before you self-publish, including choosing the best self-publishing platform for your book. Regardless of whether you are Australian, New Zealand, or an international author, […]View post →

How Do Authors Get Paid In Australia?

How are you making money as an author in Australia? For new authors, making money and understanding how authors get paid in Australia can feel like a bit of a mystery. I know when I first entered the world of self-publishing, the whole process was a complete mystery. I did understand that authors made […]View post →

Does Every Writer Need An Agent? Common Questions that New Authors Ask

When first entering the world of writing or being an author, you’re probably curious whether you need an agent, but self-publishing has changed everything! One of the common questions a new author may ask is, ‘Does every writer need a book agent?’ and it’s a legitimate question or concern. While in the past, to […]View post →

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