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I’ve been working in self-publishing for small businesses for almost 20 years, and I’ve learnt that there are common mistakes first-time authors and self-publishers make time and time again. Let’s look at the seven most common small business self-publishing mistakes so that you can avoid them. Self-publishing mistake number 1: Thinking a book is like […]

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Just finished writing your book? Congrats! Now it’s time to begin a strategic approach to leverage your thought leadership in the media. Whether you’re looking to promote your book on your own or engage a professional to help obtain media coverage, there are five key things to bear in mind as you begin your publicity […]

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Fitting a square peg into a round hole? This is how it feels sometimes when discussing book design with authors. The one critical error I find most self publishing authors, and some of the bigger publishing houses make, is that they find it difficult establishing where their book fits in. And in my opinion, it […]

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Welcome to your complete guide to self-publishing on Amazon! In the world of self-publishing, one of the most widely used platforms is Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Whether you are a seasoned author or a first-timer, understanding how to self-publish on Amazon is an important step toward your publishing success. Setting up your Amazon KDP […]

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For many self-published authors, particularly those in the realm of business writing, determining how to price a book is challenging. It’s about striking the balance between ensuring the book’s perceived worth aligns with its price, all while ensuring it measures up in a competitive market. Whatever type of book you’re looking to publish, we’ll help […]

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Self-publishing is a universe with many facets, including the often overlooked but important element of the advanced reader copy, or ARC. If you’re unfamiliar with this term, don’t fret, many new authors find themselves in the same boat. Advanced reader copies are essentially pre-publication versions of your book. They’re like a ‘sneak peek’ into your […]

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At Publish Central, we are the go-to team when it comes to self-publishing. With almost 20 years of experience in the self-publishing space, it’s safe to say we know what goes into creating a successful self-published book. This article discusses three common qualities successful self-publishing authors have and gives 10 examples of successful self-published books. […]

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As keen members of the self-publishing space, we know that being well-read can help businesses succeed. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top 5 must-read business books.  At their core, the books we’ve chosen are all about business, because business is our business after all! We believe that good business books can […]

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If you’re writing your first book and wondering how to copyright it, you’re in the right place – and we have some good news.  You don’t need to register for copyright in Australia! That’s right, the moment an idea or creative concept is penned to paper it is automatically copyrighted in Australia, thanks to the […]

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Have you always dreamed of being an author, but have no idea how to write a book with no experience? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Writing a book can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’ve never done it before, but with the right mindset and some practical guidance, you can turn your dream […]

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