Self-Publishing Australia

A community and information hub for writers

How do I write and publish a book?

How much does it cost to publish a book?

Find out these and more on SelfPubAus. We’re a free information hub and community for people like us who are writing and looking at self-publishing options.

Wherever you are in your book writing journey, come and join the Self Publishing Australia Meetup group  or the Self-Publishing Australia group on LinkedIn. Click here for a full calendar of relevant events.

When you buy a book, what influences your purchase?

When you buy a book, what influences your purchase?

What is it that influences you to purchase a book? For me, I like a cover that expresses what the story is about - if it's a thriller, then the cover should convey that feeling to me. Some people need to know more about the story or know the author ... Read More
Book marketing - love it or hate it?

Book marketing – love it or hate it?

Whenever I have spoken with other authors about marketing books, not many of us enjoy this process. We enjoy writing but abhor marketing our titles. For me, as a marketer and web content manager, I thought I would like the process of marketing. In reality, it's a hard slog and ... Read More
Everyone has a book inside them

Everyone has a book inside them

Christopher Hitchens, an American journalist, is quoted as saying this during a conversation with colleagues. Hitchens was known for his sardonic wit. The whole quote (or something similar) is "Everyone has a book inside them, which is exactly where it should, I think, in most cases, remain." ... Read More
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How much does it cost to publish a book?

You can publish a book 100% for free, but if you're not confident of having enough technical skills, here's a breakdown of probable costs ... Read More
Author journey: Gerdette Rooney

Author journey: Gerdette Rooney

Author Gerdette Rooney tells SelfPubAus about her self-publishing journey and the biggest challenge involved ... Read More
Book launch: Womadic Wanders

Book launch: Womadic Wanders

Sydney-based Irish author Gerdette Rooney recently published her first book, Womadic Wanders: Stories of a compulsive traveller ... Read More
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All About NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo ("National Novel Writing Month") is a global competition to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Every November, hundreds of thousands of writers take part ... Read More
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Do you know your audience?

Many of us, while writing, have a particular reader or kind of reader in mind. But your imagined target market may not be who you think they are ... Read More
30-min Self Publishing session: Getting your book printed

30-min Self Publishing session: Getting your book printed

Are you keen to get your book printed but confused when it comes to all the different options? How do you get from a Word document onto the shelves of Dymocks? ... Read More
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How will readers find your book?

One of the most important things to figure out when trying to market your book is the reader's path to purchase. This is the journey they go on when finding and buying your book ... Read More
30-min Self Publishing session: Kindle options

30-min Self Publishing session: Kindle options

A big question for many authors is whether to enrol in Kindle Select or not. So why might you want to choose it? ... Read More
30-min Self Publishing session: Pen names

30-min Self Publishing session: Pen names

SelfPubAus is holding a series of super-quick 30-minute "micro sessions" to cover specific topics relating to Self Publishing ... Read More

You are likely looking at this site because you have started writing – or finished writing – a book. You love the process, love what you are doing, but feel a bit wary about what the landscape is like out there. Self-publishing is more accessible than ever, and far less expensive doing it on your own with a little help from your own community. But is it the right option for you? Between us, we have written millions of words – we make a living out of it. Lots of things are happening in publishing. What we find out, we will let you know.  We will post reviews. We will give you honest opinions of what is going on. We also want to hear and share your experiences. So wander in. We will be posting blogs and updates frequently! self-publishing