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 →
What are the pros and cons of self-publishing in Australia? So, what are the pros and cons of self-publishing in Australia? Good question. Great question. For many writers and aspiring authors, this question will be the first serious question they consider after they finish writing their book. Should you pursue a deal with a […]View post →
Welcome to Author Services Australia, Rosie La Rosa, 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. I loved growing up with an Italian heritage. Weekends were spent alternating between my auntie’s houses, surrounded by laughter […]View post →
What steps are involved in self-publishing a book in Australia, and what’s the self-publishing process? We’re often asked by new Australian authors what is the self-publishing process. It’s easy to forget that we were all new once, and while self-publishing seems straightforward to experienced self-published authors, it can be pretty intimidating for new authors. […]View post →
Is republishing your book better than updating it? If you have found your way to this article, there’s a good chance that you’ve had an issue with your book and you’re now considering republishing or updating it. However, which option is best for you and your book? Luckily, self-publishing gives you a lot of […]View post →
What is the APA, and what do they do? Today we’re looking at what the Australian Publishers Association (APA) is, what it does, and the benefits it offers its members. Being part of associations, especially Australian-based organizations such as the APA, is vital to the publishing process. While the Australian Publishers Association may not […]View post →
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 →
What is print on demand, and how does it benefit you as a self-published author? When you’re new to the self-publishing world, there are understandably a lot of questions you need answers to, including what is print on demand and how does it benefit you as an author. It’s one of the questions we’re […]View post →
Here are our top suggestions for self-published Australian authors who are just entering the world of self-publishing their first book! Writing a great book and completing your manuscript is just the first part of being an author, and once you write ‘The end,’ the hard work really starts, which is why we wrote this […]View post →
What does self-publishing cost, and is self-publishing worth it? One of our most asked questions is, ‘How much does self-publishing cost, and is it worth it?’ Many new Australian and New Zealand authors or writers considering self-publishing their first book ask this question. It’s not an easy question to answer. It’s easy to break […]View post →