Michael Hanrahan, Author at Publish Central

So, you’ve decided to DIY your self-publishing. Time to make some checklists.

You have looked at the three different types of publishing models and decided you would like to self-publish your book. You’ve also decided that you want to try to manage the whole process yourself. But what do you need to do to make this happen? Well before anything else, make some checklists! When you venture […]

The three different publishing models

Knowing where you fit in the publishing spectrum will help you successfully navigate the process, so let’s consider the different publishing models available to authors. The industry has changed rapidly in recent years and the lines between the different publishing models are now sometimes a little (or a lot) blurred. Still, you can publish a […]

Is self-publishing right for you?

The publishing industry (just like TV, music, accommodation and many others) has changed rapidly in recent years, and the growth in self-publishing has seen it advance to the point where it’s impossible to distinguish a well-produced self-published book from one produced by a major publishing house such as Penguin. Self-publishing used to have kind […]

‘A Brief Guide to Self-publishing’

This is a brief guide to the steps involved in self-publishing a book. Includes information on planning, printing, editing, design and distribution. Download now

Using your book in your business

This is a chapter from Michael’s book Stand Out that looks at ways you can use your book to help build your business. Download now

DIY self-publishing supplier checklist

If you’re going to manage your self-publishing project yourself, this checklist will help you decide what self-publishing services you need and what questions to ask any publishing service providers you may be considering using. Download now

Finding and briefing a designer

Many authors are unfamiliar with working with designers, so they can struggle with finding the right designer and providing a good brief. Here’s some tips to help you out. Finding a designer Here are some tips to help you find a good book cover designer: As with most things these days, finding a designer is […]

Why you should write and publish a book for your small business

When you’re at your next conference, networking event or seminar, while everybody else is handing out business cards, how would you like to be handing out copies of your professionally-published book? Too hard? Think you can’t write well enough? Don’t know where to start? Not moody enough to call yourself a writer? Don’t worry, none […]

Editing checklist

This checklist will help to ensure you don’t miss any important steps during the editing process, including discussing the level of editing required and any possible copyright issues. Download now

‘Where Does the Comma Go?’ writing style guide

This is a brief guide to punctuation, numbers and other common writing issues. (The focus is on Australian English, so if you’re from the US or elsewhere, some of the things in this guide may be a little different from what’s required in your market.) Download now

Andrew Stavrou

10:56 30 Jan 19

Very grateful for the first class service received. Would highly recommend MH Publishing. Michael far exceeded any expectations we had. Thanks again.

Carla Schesser

00:18 02 Jul 19

We partnered with Michael & Anna to help bring their new Publish Central (www.publishcentral.com.au) website vision to life. Every step of the way, Michael & Anna’s first priority has been to provide the best possible user experience and ultimately service to their clients. Both Michael & Anna are not only great people to work with but are outstanding operators whose passion for the publishing industry shines through in everything they do.

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So, you’ve decided to DIY your self-publishing. Time to make some checklists.

The three different publishing models

Is self-publishing right for you?

‘A Brief Guide to Self-publishing’

Using your book in your business

DIY self-publishing supplier checklist

Finding and briefing a designer

Why you should write and publish a book for your small business

Editing checklist

‘Where Does the Comma Go?’ writing style guide

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