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Whether you just need a little help and guidance through the minefield of book publishing, or simply need someone to take care of everything for you, you've come to the right place. We're here to not only help you publish your book but to also make sure it will be the absolute best it can be. On this page, you will find all the services required to meet your needs at realistic prices.
We offer the following affordable publishing options:
ONE-STOP-SHOP PACKAGES (Packages 1 - 5)
If you're looking for anything from design to printing and distribution, check out our discounted package prices below, you have 5 to choose from which include everything you need to turn your work into a beautiful book and/or ebook you'll be proud of.
PUBLISHING IN STAGES (Packages 6 - 11)
If you want to take the publishing process in stages, these packages will allow you to take your time and break up the costs into manageable segments. Or if you are looking for specific areas of publishing such as design, print or ebook, etc, only.
OTHER SERVICES
These services include: editing, illustrations, and a whole lot more, as well as individual services for those authors who only require a little help.
Whatever it is you need, we've got you covered!
On request, we supply totally transparent, obligation free quotes, all itemized, and easy to understand with no hidden costs or nasty surprises. We can also be reached by email at any time or by telephone during business hours (contact details here).
PUBLICIOUS PACKAGES
Important: the package prices below are based on a sample 200 page, A format (178mm high x 111mm wide or 7' x 4 37') sized book with b/w text pages on 75gsm (55lb) creme or 80 - 100gsm white paper with a perfect bound (soft) gloss or matt colour cover. Actual page counts and required book sizes will be calculated using your wordcount at the time of quoting. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see a list of available sizes. We print books both in black & white and colour.
PACKAGE 1Is for those authors who want their manuscripts made into a professionally designed book and require a quantity of bookstore quality printed books at a discounted price. |
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Converting your manuscript to book format (typesetting) |
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Book cover design - see samples here |
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1 x ISBN with barcode and full registration in your name/company learn more |
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National Library of Australia Prepublication Data Service (formerly CIP) entry and Trove Catalogue listing learn more |
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Bowkerlink World Book Database listing, exposing your book to over 100 million outlets worldwide learn more |
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50 high quality printed copies of your book (higher or lower quantities can be quoted on request) |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price excludes GST and delivery) |
From $1305.50 |
PACKAGE 2Is for those authors who require their book in print and also as an ebook. It includes all of the options in 'Package 1' plus ebook conversion to the ePub (iPad, Sony, Androids, KOBO and smartphones etc), MOBI (Amazon Kindle) and PDF formats and a block of 10 ISBNs (a separate ISBN will be required for print and ebook). |
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Converting your manuscript to book format (typesetting) |
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Book cover design - see samples here |
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Block of 10 ISBNs - includes barcode and full registration in your name / company learn more |
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National Library of Australia Prepublication Data Service (formerly CIP) entries and Trove Catalogue listing (Print and ebook) learn more |
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Bowkerlink World Book Database listing, exposing your book to over 100 million outlets worldwide learn more |
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50 high quality printed copies of your book (higher or lower quantities can be quoted on request) |
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Conversion to ebook formats: EPUB (iPad etc) MOBI (Kindle) - learn more |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price excludes GST and delivery) |
From $1605.50 |
PACKAGE 3Is for those authors who would like to increase their printed book's exposure by also making it available for sale worldwide. It includes all of the options in 'Package 1' plus distribution via the major online stores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and The Book Depository etc. You'll receive monthly POD sales statements and 100% royalties from your sales paid directly into your bank account each month learn more |
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Converting your manuscript to book format (typesetting) |
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Book cover design - see samples here |
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1 x ISBN with barcode and full registration in your name/company learn more |
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National Library of Australia Prepublication Data Service (formerly CIP) entry and Trove Catalogue listing learn more |
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Bowkerlink World Book Database listing, exposing your book to over 100 million outlets worldwide learn more |
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Nielsen Book Database listing learn more |
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50 high quality printed copies of your book (higher or lower quantities can be quoted on request) |
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Global Book Distribution (one-off set-up fee) learn more |
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First twelve months annual POD listing fees ($40.00) |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price excludes GST and delivery) |
From $2015.50 |
PACKAGE 4: THE ULTIMATE PACKAGE!Includes all the services from the packages above plus the convenience of having both your book and ebook available for sale worldwide through all the major online stores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, The Book Depository, Fishpond, Apple iTunes and Booktopia etc. You'll receive monthly POD and ebook sales statements and 100% royalties from your sales paid directly into your bank account each month learn more |
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Converting your manuscript to book format (typesetting) |
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Book cover design - see samples here |
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Block of 10 ISBNs includes barcode and full registration in your name / company learn more |
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National Library of Australia Prepublication Data Service (formerly CIP) entries and Trove Catalogue listing (print and ebook) learn more |
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Bowkerlink World Book Database listing, exposing your book to over 100 million outlets worldwide learn more |
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Nielsen Book Database listings (print and ebook) learn more |
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50 high quality printed copies of your book (higher or lower quantities can be quoted on request) |
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Global Book Distribution (one-off set-up fee) learn more |
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First twelve months annual POD listing fees ($40.00) |
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Conversion to ebook formats: EPUB (iPad etc) MOBI (Kindle) - learn more |
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Global ebook Distribution (one-off set-up fee) lean more |
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First twelve months annual ebook listing fees ($40.00) |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price excludes GST and delivery) |
From $2754.50 |
PACKAGE 5Is our ebook creation and distribution package for those authors who would prefer their book as an ebook only and be available by direct download worldwide via most online ebook stores such as Amazon, Apple, Booktopia, Fishpond and more. |
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Converting your manuscript to book format (typesetting) |
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Basic ebook cover design (front only)** see samples here |
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Conversion to ebook formats: EPUB (iPad etc) MOBI (Kindle) - learn more |
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1 x ISBN and full registration in your name or company learn more |
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National Library of Australia Prepublication Data Service (formerly CIP) entry and Trove Catalogue listing learn more |
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Bowkerlink World Book Database listing, exposing your book to over 100 million outlets worldwide learn more |
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Nielsen Book Database listings (print and ebook) learn more |
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Global ebook Distribution (one-off set-up fee) learn more |
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First twelve months annual ebook listing fees ($40.00) |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price exclusive of GST) |
From $1439.00 |
PACKAGE 6: Design and Registration only (ready for printing)Perhaps you want to use your own printer but still need help with design and registrations? Not a problem, we'll create the perfect layout for your book and design an eye catching cover, while also taking care of all those registrations such as ISBNs and National library listing and important book data entries. You have complete control over the design of your book and all registrations will be in your name. |
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Converting your manuscript to book format (typesetting/design) |
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Book cover design - see samples here |
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Block of 10 ISBNs with barcode and full registration in your name/company learn more |
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National Library of Australia Prepublication Data Service (formerly CIP) entry and Trove Catalogue listing learn more |
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Bowkerlink World Book Database listing, exposing your book to over 100 million outlets worldwide learn more |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price exclusive of GST) |
$1000.00 |
PACKAGE 7: Printing only (we are your friendly print broker)Bookstore/library quality books printed in Australia. Because our printers specialize in book printing and supply many of the large publishing houses, we're able to supply the kind of quality and price you wouldn't usually expect to find in small quantity runs. |
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50 high quality printed copies of your book (higher or lower quantities can be quoted on request) |
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Priced at time of quoting, delivery to your door within two-three weeks of order |
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Prices for printing are dependent on quantity of books required, dimensions and stock (quality) |
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Prices for the following book sizes can be requested at the time of quoting:
- 178mm x 111mm (7' x 4.37')
- 181mm x 111mm (A format)
- 203mm x 127mm (8' x 5')
- 203mm x 203mm (8' x 8')
- A5: 210mm x 148.5mm (8.25' x 5.75')
- 216mm x 216mm (8.5' x 8.5')
- 234mm x 156mm (9.21 x 6 14')
- 229mm x 152mm (9' x 6')
- 280mm x 210mm (US Letter 11' x 8 25')
- A4 297mm x 210mm (9.6' x 8.25')
- all custom sizes
- colour books (children's and cookbooks etc)
- hard covers (gloss or matt)
- hard covers (gloss or matt) with-dust jacket covers.
- cloth-with-dust jacket covers.
PACKAGE 8: Ebook Conversion onlyHigh-quality ebook conversion using the layout we created in 'Stage 1' or from the PDF you supply making your ebook suitable for viewing on most devices including the Kindle, iPad, KOBO, Androids, Sony Reader and Smartphones etc. |
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Conversion to ebook formats: EPUB (iPad etc) MOBI (Kindle) and PDF - learn more |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Please note: ebook conversions are priced from $1.50 per page. The minimum charge is $250.00 + GST for a simple text layout. Complex designs will be priced at the time of quoting.
PACKAGE 9: Print On Demand (POD) Distribution onlyHave your printed book available for sale worldwide through all the major online stores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, The Book Depository, Fishpond etc. No stock required, no expensive postage, everything is taken care of for you. You'll receive a monthly sales statements and 100% royalties from your sales paid directly into your bank account each month learn more |
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Global Book Distribution (one-off set-up fee) |
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First twelve months annual POD listing fees ($40.00) |
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Nielsen Book Database listings (print) learn more |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price exclusive of GST) |
$740.00 |
PACKAGE 10: Ebook Distribution onlyHave your ebook available for sale worldwide through all the major online stores such as Amazon, Apple iBooks/iTunes and Booktopia etc. You'll receive a monthly sales statements and 100% royalties from your sales paid directly into your bank account each month learn more |
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Global ebook Distribution (one-off set-up fee) |
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First twelve months annual ebook listing fees ($40.00) |
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Nielsen Book Database listings (ebook) learn more |
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On-going support, encouragement and a lasting friendship |
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Total (sample price exclusive of GST) |
$499.00 |
PACKAGE 11: POD and Ebook Distribution CombinedHave your printed book and ebook available for sale worldwide through all the major online stores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, The Book Depository, Fishpond etc. No stock required, no expensive postage, everything is taken care of for you. You'll receive a monthly sales statements and 100% royalties from your sales paid directly into your bank account each month learn more |
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Online Global POD and Ebook Distribution (one-off set-up fee) |
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First twelve months annual POD and ebook listing fee ($80.00) |
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Nielsen Book Database listing learn more |
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Total (sample price exclusive of GST) |
$1199.00 |
OTHER SERVICES
EDITINGFull editing service by qualified and experienced editors in a range of genres. Unlike most editing services that charge by the hour, we charge by the page so we can prepare your quote upfront meaning no nasty surprises at the end. |
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Manuscript Assessment (AKA Structural or Substantive Edit) |
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Copy Editing |
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Follow-up Proofread |
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Combine two or all three editing services |
BOOK ILLUSTRATIONSBring your book to life with our high quality illustrations. Full colour, b/w, pencil sketches, whatever your requirements we have the right application for you. |
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Illustrations for all types of books incl: children's books, business books and text books etc. POA |
WEBSITE DESIGNProfessionally designed eye-catching website with up to five pages including a fully functional blog page so you can start marketing your book right away. |
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GRAPHIC DESIGNHigh-end graphic design for all types of books including: cookbooks, children's books and technical books etc as well as logo and project work. |
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Tell us about your project - POA |
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Ingram Spark/Lightning Source submissionsFor those authors who have opened a distribution or print account with Lightning Source/Ingram Spark, but are finding it difficult to meet the difficult formatting and submission requirements. Let us take the headache out of setting up and submitting your files with the following services: |
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Transplanting your cover design into the Ingram book cover template |
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Converting book cover and interior to PDF/ X files |
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Submitting files and metadata to your Ingram Spark/Lightning Source account |
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Total (GST exclusive) Please add $100.00 + GST to the total if you also have an ebook. |
$199.00 |
Publicious is the Lightning Source/Ingram Spark preferred Australian publishing provider and
has been assisting Ingram clients with the above services since 2011
To learn more or to open an Ingram Spark/Lightning Source account click here
SINGLE SERVICES (all prices GST exclusive) |
Tell us what you would like here:
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Converting your manuscript to book format (price to be calculated from manuscript wordcount and book size) |
$350.00 min |
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Book cover design (includes front, back and spine) see a few of our samples here |
$400.00 |
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Front book cover design (ebook - front only) |
$300.00 |
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Single ISBN with barcode and full registration in your name or company learn more |
$300.00 |
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Block of 10 ISBN's + 1 barcode and full registration in your name / company learn more |
$350.00 |
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Assistance setting up an Amazon Kindle sellers account in your name |
$150.00 |
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National library Prepublication Data Service listing (formerly CIP), Bowkerlink and Nielsen book data entries |
$200.00 |
If you can't find the right service to fit your requirements, or if you're still not sure what it is you need, please feel free to contact us here
We're here to help you every step of the way!
What to do next.
Decide which of our stages or services you would like to start with then click on the quote button at the top of the section, tell us exactly what you want and we'll send you a detailed no obligation quote and instructions on how to proceed.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to the
prospect of working with you soon!
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