Publishing Guide Australia | Professional Author's Guide

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This free comprehensive guide walks you through every stage of the publishing journey, from choosing your publishing pathway to marketing, distribution, royalties and long-term growth.

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Your complete guide to navigating the professional publishing world

Download The Author’s Guide to Professional Publishing and dive into this comprehensive reference guide you can return to throughout your publishing journey.

Publishing can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what you don’t know.

This guide demystifies the terminology, the processes, and the decisions you’ll face as an author. Whether you’re an author ready to publish, considering which publishing pathway to take or simply want to understand the process, this guide is for you.

It’s not a quick overview - it’s an in-depth guide to help you gain clear understanding of how the industry works.

Inside this free download, you’ll discover:

  • The differences between self-publishing, traditional publishing and hybrid publishing
  • A detailed breakdown of editing types and what your manuscript truly needs
  • Production essentials - typesetting, layout, cover design, printing and ebook formats
  • ISBNs, copyright and legal considerations
  • Marketing strategy, metadata and building your author platform
  • Distribution channels including Amazon, Apple, Kobo and more
  • Royalties, global territories and long-term growth strategies

If you want to make informed, strategic decisions before and while you publish, this guide is for you.

Ann Dettori

A little bit about Dettori...

Hi, I’m Ann Dettori
Publishing Consultant and bestselling author of The Entrepreneurs' Guide to Self-Publishing.

In 2015, I founded Independent Ink which brings the unique stories of self-published authors to life. Every story matters, whether that be a non-fiction business book, a memoir, a kid’s book, or a fiction story. Independent Ink makes each manuscript look as professional as a traditionally published book.

Our approach at Dettori Publishing combines the trusted values of traditional publishing with today’s modern technologies, supporting you every step of the way to create a publication you can be genuinely proud of.

If you’d like to know more, reach out to us or if you’re ready to take the next step to publishing fill out our request a quote form.