It is important to understand what the term publishing refers to. In the broadest sense, the publisher is the person or people who take financial risk and also take responsibility for marketing and distribution of the book. Once you have created the content for your book, you can either publish it yourself or try to have your material accepted by a publisher. Self-publishing can be a daunting prospect – but it can be rewarding if you do it right. When a publisher accepts a manuscript, the author enters into an agreement (publishing contract), which entitles the author to a percentage of profits from sales, (usually 5-15%). If you are the publisher, all of the profits are yours ie.you get 100%. You should consider what you want to publish and why? If your book is for personal use only, such as a family history or biography to be distributed freely among family and friends, do you have the financial resources to fund it? The same financial consideration applies to publications for commercial sale. Can you seek funding through grants or sponsorship? Do you have the time and energy to invest in advertising, marketing and distributing your book? There are so many variables in book production that it is virtually impossible to estimate without an understanding of what you want - so come and visit us for a free consultation. We can help you determine the technical specifications of your book (eg. format, paper and print quality) to suit the market expectations and your budget. We will also discuss with you the all-important promotional and distribution strategies. We calculate the costs and prepare a comprehensive quotation for you free-of-charge. This bit is easy because we create the book with you. We begin with a design of the book. We then layout the book and supply you with page proofs to check and make any corrections. After corrections, we supply a final set of page proofs for your approval to print, bind and deliver. It's that easy! We encourage you to enjoy the creative process. We make every self-publisher an honorary member of the Publishing Solutions team for the duration of your book's production. Do not be afraid of self-publishing. We offer a lot of help and connections. We guide you every step of the way with professional and independent advice. Good luck from the team at Publishing Solutions. Contact us solve@publishing-solutions.com.au Browse your local bookshop and seek out other books of a similar genre to yours. Look on the imprint page (usually toward the front of the book) and note the publisher and their contact details. This is a great way to compile a list of publishers who are most likely to consider your manuscript. Evaluate your market. Is the book commercially viable? Why? Who is the target audience? Prepare a publishing proposal that outlines how your book is different/better than others in the marketplace. The book's marketability is the primary interest of any publisher. Check with publishers for their submission guidelines; often available on their website. Make sure you target publishers who publish your type of book. An initial and a follow-up call to the publisher is always a good idea. The publisher’s formal reply can take months, so be patient. Writers’ organisations are often a good source of information about publishing. Try contacting some of the following: Fellowship of Australian Writers Australian Society of Authors Victorian Writers’ Centre Queensland Writers’ Centre NSW Writers’ Centre Northern Territory Writers’ Centre South Australian Writers’ Centre Writing WA Tasmanian Writers’ Centre ACT Writers’ Centre
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