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Typical self-publishing timeframes Here are some general guidelines for how long you can expect each step in the self-publishing process to take, based on a 30,000- to 40,000-word book: Developmental edit (if required): two to four weeks. First edit: three to four weeks. Internal design and layout: two to three weeks. Second edit (if required): […]

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Typical self-publishing costs You will have to put some money into your book to have it published, but it’s important to see this as an investment rather than a cost. If you publish to a high standard and use your book well as a tool to boost your profile and promote your business, it will […]

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Finding and selecting a bookshop distribution company Books are usually provided to the distributor and to stores on a consignment basis. Any unsold books will eventually be returned to you. Issues to keep in mind when you are considering different distribution companies include: What rate are they paying? What fees are there? Setup and ongoing? […]

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Finding and selecting ebook, print-on-demand and audiobook stores or providers The issues to keep in mind for all three of these online providers are basically the same. What rates are they paying to authors? What setup and ongoing fees are there? Do they distribute to most or all outlets, including smaller outlets? How often do […]

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Finding, selecting and briefing a printer Finding a printer Two of the major book printers in Australia are Griffin Press (based in Adelaide) and McPherson’s Printing (based in Maryborough in regional Victoria). There are also many smaller book printers, and many general print shops these days also offer book printing. Both McPherson’s and Griffin are […]

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Finding, selecting and briefing a proofreader Proofreading is the final quality-control step in the production of your book. Even the best of editors won’t pick up every single problem and error in your book, so proofreading is essential. It will be the difference between a professional-standard book and one that’s not quite there. One or […]

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Finding, selecting and briefing a designer Finding a designer Designers have websites with portfolios on them, so these are a great place to start. Look around a number of sites and browse through a number of portfolios. Once you’ve found, say, three portfolios you like, get in touch with the designers and have a chat. […]

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Finding, selecting and briefing your editor Your editor will play a very important role in the final quality of your book. Not only do they need to be highly skilled and to understand your aims for the book, but you also need to get on well with them. You will be working closely with them […]

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The people you need on your publishing team You need a number of people to help you put your book together. If you’re going to manage your publishing project yourself, you’ll usually require: An editor: keep in mind that you need an editor and a proofreader. Your editor cannot proofread your book because the role […]

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Reprinting your book If you are at the point of thinking about reprinting your book – congratulations! It’s every publishers’ dream to have to reprint a book. With offset printing reprints can be about 5 to 15 per cent cheaper than the first printing. This is because the ‘plates’ your book is printed from have […]

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