It feels amazing to finish your first manuscript. Relief is present. Pride. A little doubt, perhaps. After months or perhaps years of development, your concept finally comes to fruition. However, almost instantly after writing that last statement, a new query arises: What comes next? Even five years ago, publishing looked substantially different from what it…
At first, it can be quite an overwhelming task working with a publisher to publish your book in Australia. There are lots of steps and options. This blog will give you a step-by-step description of the whole process, so you can get your manuscript ready for submission, know who to submit it to, and see…
A children’s book is more than just a few color pages sitting on shelves. They are strong tools for developing imagination capabilities and fostering learning in young minds. In the Australian publishing landscape, authors are introduced to multiple opportunities to reach readers. Numerous publishing platforms help authors and illustrators connect with young readers. Publishers work…
Breaking into publishing isn’t about luck. You have to make your way through calculated moves that will win over the concerned official. In your case, a publisher. So, what is a query letter after all? Is it a thorough solution to the authors’ problems? Honestly, yes. It is a writer’s first handshake with a publisher,…
Publishing a book in Australia is exciting. And a little overwhelming. You have the manuscript, the dream, and a million questions. Editing, design, marketing, distribution. Who helps with what? And who actually supports you once the contract is signed? That is where the right publisher makes all the difference. The best Australian book publishers don’t…
Marketing is not just a nice-to-have in Australia’s book world. It is the lifeline that decides whether a story gets discovered or disappears quietly into the shelves. You can have the most brilliant manuscript, but without the right spotlight, it stays invisible. And in a country with such a diverse reading culture, that spotlight matters…
It was a quiet evening. A young writer sat at a small desk. Papers were scattered. The computer screen glowed softly. The writer had a dream to get a book published in Australia. But the path felt confusing. Where to start? Which publisher is right? Books filled the shelves of local stores. Poetry books, comic…
No author is born lucky enough to magically get their manuscript accepted by the publishers, especially in a country like Australia. A place with deeply selective publication houses and a highly competitive literary market. It is nearly a challenge, but not anymore. With the tips and tricks mentioned in the blog below, you will soon…
According to the 2022 National Survey of Australian Book Authors, it was highlighted that many authors have been experiencing challenges, for example, in terms of publishing contract terms, income, and creative control. This was a clear hint that the writers were frustrated with unclear, lengthy processes. In addition to that, the limited negotiation power and…
Being an author is not easy. The journey comes with certain challenges at each step that you need to tackle alone. And just when you are done writing your book… The stress of publishing it takes over your mind. The long waiting times by traditional publishers, multiple rejections, and loss of control. This is what…