Dennis Jones & Associates enters liquidation; industry groups respond
31 August 2018
Melbourne-based book distributor Dennis Jones & Associates has ceased trading and has entered voluntary liquidation, with 1300 creditors, including a secured creditor, and approximately 500 debtors involved, reports Books+Publishing. Dennis...
7 tips for great book covers
31 August 2018
As much as we try to rise above it all and not be judgemental, we really do judge books by their covers. With thousands of English-language books published every month,...
Upcoming events
31 August 2018
September BAD: Sydney Crime Writers Festival, (1-2 Sept) Sydney, NSW Indigenous Literacy Day, (5 Sept) nationwide Heroines Festival, (5-8 Sept) Thirroul and district, NSW Write Around the Murray, (5-9 Sept)...
Self-publishing essentials: the purpose of publishing
31 August 2018
When planning to self-publish, the first questions that most people ask usually relate to process. How do I turn a document into an ebook? What do I do about distribution?...
Small Press Network announces staff changes
30 July 2018
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the appointment of Tim Coronel as general manager. Coronel, who was previously communications manager for SPN, takes over from Matthia Dempsey, who has...
Helen Scheuerer on ‘Reign of Mist’
30 July 2018
Helen Scheuerer, YA fantasy author and founding editor of Writer’s Edit (an online learning platform for writers), spoke to Australian Self-Publisher about her indie publishing experience. Describe your latest book in under...
US sales declined slightly in 2017; 5.4% rise in adult nonfiction sales
30 July 2018
US publishers’ total industry sales fell slightly in 2017 to US$26.23 billion (A$35.5bn), down from US$26.27 billion (A$35.6bn) in 2016, according to results released by the Association of American Publishers...
FAQ with the ISBN team
30 July 2018
What is double allocation of ISBNs and how can I avoid it? 'Double allocation' is when an ISBN that is already assigned to a title is used again for a...
Upcoming events
30 July 2018
July ALIA/LIANZA joint 2018 Conference, (30 July–2 Aug) Gold Coast, Qld. Indie Publishing Forum, (31 July) Melbourne, Vic. August Indie Publishing Forum, (1 Aug) Brisbane, Qld. Red Dirt Poetry Festival,...
8 ways to make your book’s back matter work harder and smarter
30 July 2018
Back matter (or end matter) is the content that goes at the back of your book to help you sell more books and grow your audience. And it is incredibly...
ASA self-publishing workshop
30 July 2018
Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is running a two-day workshop that will cast light on the myths and realities of self-publishing in 2018 and increase your chances of publishing success....
ASA seeks author feedback for campaign to extend PLR/ELR to digital books
30 July 2018
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) has appealed to authors, including self-published authors, for information to help it campaign the government to extend the current Public and Educational Lending Rights...
Self-publisher essentials with Ellie Marney: your publishing one-stop shop
27 July 2018
When first researching the process of self-publishing, it can seem as if there are hundreds of different articles and books on the subject but no single map of the journey....
Bookings open for inaugural Indie Publishing Forums
27 July 2018
Bookings are now open for the inaugural Indie Publishing Forums, a series of events aimed at small publishers, self-publishers, aspiring writers, established authors, students of publishing and creative writing, and those...
In the June issue
29 June 2018
We’re halfway through the year, folks! We hope it has been a productive and successful six months for all our readers—but if not, the year is still far from over....
Amazon criticised for removing online book reviews from website
29 June 2018
Amazon has drawn criticism from authors, bloggers and publishers for removing reviews from its online book listings, reports the Bookseller. According to reports, some Amazon customers have had all their reviews removed or...
Beau Kondos on ‘The Path of the Lost’
29 June 2018
Describe your latest book in under 50 words. The Path of the Lost is a YA fantasy novel based in the Cosm, a world where creative expression has been outlawed....
Self-publishing essentials with Ellie Marney: Crowdfunding your book release
29 June 2018
Got a book written and not sure how to pay for production? In self-publishing, the initial costs of editing, creating a cover, typesetting and formatting—and sometimes printing and distribution—are all...
Upcoming events
29 June 2018
June Kids and YA Festival, (30 June) Sydney, NSW July Children’s and Young Adult Writers and Illustrators (CYA) Conference, (7 July) Brisbane, QLD Telling Tales in Balingup, (7-8 July) Balingup,...
5 fresh ideas for promoting an indie book
29 June 2018
As an indie author, all book marketing and promotion is entirely your responsibility. The amount of people your book lands in front of comes down to the promotion strategies that you develop....
National Library of Australia calls out to self-publishers for legal deposit
29 June 2018
For many self-publishing authors, the true reward of publishing a book lies not in fame and fortune, (which is found by relatively few) but in sharing ideas, experiences and stories with...
FAQ with the ISBN team
29 June 2018
How do I buy and apply barcodes for my books? Barcodes are a separate purchase to ISBNs. They are usually purchased individually when your book is ready to go to...
Register your interest for inaugural Indie Publishing Forums
29 June 2018
The inaugural Indie Publishing Forums are coming soon to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. The forums will provide an unmissable evening of advice and insider knowledge from a range of publishing...
Selling books at Comic-Con: The self-publisher perspective
28 June 2018
While most marketing and promotional strategies are directed online these days, fan conventions can offer self-published authors a way to meet and sell directly to potential readers and add a...
Comic-Con author profile: Marianna Shek
28 June 2018
Describe your latest book in under 50 words. The Stolen Button is a fairytale picture book about a spoilt girl, Mei Ling, who gets lost inside a mirror maze and...
Comic-Con author profile: Felix Long
28 June 2018
Describe your latest book in under 50 words. My latest book is To Conquer Heaven. It follows Jeremy Wang, who has found a clue to the location of the lost...
Comic-Con author profile: Marissa Price
28 June 2018
Describe your latest book in under 50 words. Into the Abyss is Shakespeare meets Outlander. The latest instalment, Scourge of Scotland, is a magical realism novel where worlds collide, based...
Amazon launches Prime in Australia
27 June 2018
Amazon has launched its subscription service Prime on the company’s Australian website, offering users free delivery and subscription access to ebooks, videos and games. The service will include free ‘expedited...
In the May Issue
28 May 2018
The May issue of Australian Self-Publisher includes the top news of the month and offers more self-publishing tips for our readers. As we head towards tax time, author Ellie Marney...
FAQ with the ISBN team
28 May 2018
What is MyIdentifiers.com.au? MyIdentifiers.com.au is a Bowker platform that provides publishers with tools and resources to purchase and assign book identifiers such as ISBNs, SANs, QR codes and others. MyIdentifiers.com.au provides...
