Control Your Book’s Journey With Self-Publishing
You want your publication to be as successful as possible. Achieving your goal means you may need someone to help you publish, market, and promote your book.
We can do this by sending your book to our partner booksellers and distributors, so you have access to our partners that has taken us 16 years to build up.
Self-publishing has become a worldwide option for enthusiastic authors seeking ways around traditional publishing roadblocks.
Our team can assist you with all the integral parts of your publishing journey to give your book the best odds of success. Let us support you in achieving your dreams if you believe your work can gain global recognition. Here are some quick examples of what we can do:
- Publish your book to an international standard.
- Guide you through a successful launch.
- Assist you in your journey to becoming an international seller.
- Help you understand how to become a best seller.
- Promote your book to international literary agents and at international book fairs.
- Arrange affordable printing so you can compete with major publishers.
- Market and promote your books to sellers in Australia, the US, the UK, and Europe.
- Assist you in retaining 100% copyright to your book.
See some of the books below we helped authors to create.
Testimonials
I’m delighted to advise that 15 copies of “A Limited Lawyer” arrived yesterday. I think the book looks terrific. Thank you both for your efforts in making my authorship dreams a reality. Also, I note the paperback version is now on the ASPG website and the e-book is available on Amazon. That’s brilliant. Available at inspiringbookshop.com
Peter Fairchild
Australian Self-publishing Group delivered fully on its undertaking to partner me in publishing a book that is professional in appearance, binding and lay-out. I felt William and his team shared my commitment to getting the job done to the highest possible standard. My impression is that he has engaged a very competent team. I was particularly appreciative of the positive and constructive interaction I had with him throughout the process. I always felt that my aspirations, concerns and views were respected and appropriately considered.
Dr. Les Higgins
Dr Mabbott presents a mix of scientific evidence and practical strategies to help people get to sleep in five minutes on most nights. He also shows how his knowledge has helped some nightshift workers go from an average of 4.5 hours of sleep per day, to over 7 hours. Using the information from within the book, we can become safer drivers and workers, better parents, and partners, and feel much better in ourselves. The reader is challenged with the question: “Are you currently the best version of yourself?” and is provided with the means to find out how to be just that.
Why Consider Our Team for Self-Publishing in Australia?
Australian Self-Publishing Group has a rich history of assisting clients with publishing their books. Our experience in the industry has allowed us to build a marketing and promotion system that can make a difference for your title. We provide the following services:
Market
Market and promote your books to our partner booksellers in Australia, the US, the UK, and Europe.
Powerful Marketing Connections
We currently have more than 32000 partner companies that can assist you with getting your book and eBook seen by thousands of potential readers.
Few authors wanting to publish their work realise the importance the role marketing plays. If buyers can't find your book, then you will never sell any.
We make sure your book can be found on-line and off-line with our partner companies.
The reality is that marketing is more than 80% of your book’s journey to a successful launch. We have over 16 years of industry experience in book marketing and promotion, so your book can be found, by buyers and booksellers.
Our team can put your book before the right readers and in the appropriate markets.
International Book Fairs
Our team attends preeminent international book fairs, where we promote Australian books worldwide every year. Your book may well be one of those we choose to advance. We are regularly present at the Taipei International Book Fair in February, the Beijing International Book Fair in August, and the Frankfurt International Book Fair in October.
Internet Marketing is a Priority
The days of brick-and-mortar book promotions being the only option are long gone. The availability of ebooks has dramatically changed how people read – and, more importantly, buy their books. We will assist you in getting your books on ebook platforms such as Amazon and in setting up connections for affiliate marketing.
Understand Vanity Publishers and Why You Should Avoid Them
There are thousands of publishers online, but you might not know that many of them are what we refer to as vanity publishers. There are several reasons why you may wish to sidestep them.
Full Copyright Ownership is Unlikely
Chances are you will not retain 100% copyright ownership of your book if you publish with a vanity publisher. Things such as the images used for the cover, the fonts, and more, may still belong to your publisher after publication.
We give you 100% copyright ownership because you pay for it. You own it all and can take the designs and the entire final product and print it wherever you wish.
Deceptive Prices
Another crucial aspect is that vanity publishers often provide misleading upfront prices. They might tell you it will cost $4 to print a book but may not mention that postage can push the price above $12 per item. You will make little – if any – profit if you sell at such a high price.
Upfront Payment Requests
Please note, if a company asks you for upfront payment for their services to self-publish your book, you are in for an unpleasant experience. You will be entirely at their mercy once you’ve paid, and they are under no obligation to do more than the bare minimum if they already have your money.
We never charge clients the total cost before they are wholeheartedly happy with the book, nor should any other company.
We are not vanity publishers, we are cooperative self-publishers
This means unlike other so-called self-publishing companies, we give you 100% copyright to your book, not just to your written words. We give you all high-resolution files of the cover design, the interior layout and all fonts used. They are yours, you paid for them, you own them. This also means you do not have to buy over priced copies of your book from anyone, you are free to print anywhere at the best costs you can get.
If you decide to deal with an overseas vanity publisher, because they tell you they can print your book for $4, ask them what the postage is on the books? You will discover that the book will cost you $14 to $15 after postage. You cannot make a profit buying a book at $15, you will lose money.
A note of caution: If any company asks you to pay upfront for their publishing services, be very aware. Once you pay, you are at their mercy. We get emails all the time from authors who have lost their money or received a book that was well below standard. We never charge authors full costs before they are happy with the book; nor should any other company.
What to Expect When Self-Publishing a Book With Us
We aim our services to provide our clients with as much value as possible. We have figured out how to do so throughout our years in operation. We can assist you in the following ways during your self-publishing journey:
Why Publish with Us?
- We can help you obtain printing at affordable prices – considering a shop would need a 40% to 45% discount for selling.
- Support you in producing a marketing plan for your self-publishing.
- Assist you with ideas and advice on structure, title, and book graphics.
- Show you the best ways to increase the profitability of your book.
- Sell your publication in Europe and the UK with our European POD partner.
- Assist you in contacting distribution companies so you have access to more bookstores.
- Sell your book in shops in Australia.
- Get your book listed with 232500 ebook-selling platforms, libraries, and university bookstores worldwide.
Self-Publishing a Book Starts Here
We understand that the self-publishing journey can seem daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be a difficult path if you choose the right team to assist you. At Australian Self-Publishing Group, we believe in helping your publication dream come true while providing extensive market reach and promotion. Start your publishing journey with us today.
Australian Self Publishing Group. Promoting Australian authors to the world.
Bill Shorten, Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Kim Carr, Jane Chifely, Sue Martin and other family members of the Late Prime Minister Ben Chifley at the book launch: for Remembering Ben Chifely book at the PaperChain Bookshop Manuka.
