Self publishing a book nz

W ere in auckland, new zealand and employ skilled and experienced professionals to work on your book. Also home to rampart publishing, inspiring new zealand stories for a. Once upon a time, selfpublishing cost a lot of money, and paying 10 or 15% of the total printing cost to an editor seemed like a good idea. Diy publishing ltd was set up to help authors who want to finish their book and get it to their readers. At the end of it, youll have a professionally published, bookshop quality book, youll have complete control over its marketing, distribution, printing and pricing, and youll receive 100% of the income from sales. Its fast and easy to independently publish your print book with createspace, your digital book with kindle direct publishing and create an audiobook with acx. Selfpublishing, book printing, cover design, proofreading.

Dont know whether local print, printondemand, or ebooks are right for your book. The play press specialises in publishing and promoting nz plays. If you are interested in writing and need general advice on how to begin, browse the internet or in your local library for books that will help you with your genre of. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. Reach out to the amazing community of indie authors here in new zealand and. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. How to self publish for free, online and print on demand. Our printing presses are printing more books than ever. Self publishing is commonly referred to in the author and book publishing industry, but people can self publish other works of art, such as music and visual art. But once you have made the decision to selfpublish your book, there are more decisions to make. Self publishing in new zealand will take you through the whole operation from decisions about print and design to effective sales and marketing to getting your book into. You are then responsible for promoting and distributing your book. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. Some authors employ a publishing consultant to do this work for them.

Ordering a small print run of 50 copies is cheaper than printondemand one copy at a time, and gives you enough copies to test market your book without risking a huge amount of money. But you also keep all of your rights and all the profits you make from your sales. How to selfpublish your book in new zealand clearlingo. Selfpublished books, online bookstore and business printing services. The cuba press an independent publisher based in wellington, aotearoa new zealand. What selfpublished authors need to know about taxes. Catherine is the author of two travel memoirs, mousetrapped and backpacked, as well a guide to self publishing, self printed. Getting published publishers association of new zealand inc. Most commonly authors selfpublish ebooks, also known as digital publishing. As new zealands self publishing experts we knew that the future of book printing and self publishing was to offer great quality, smaller print runs with faster turnaround times at an affordable price. Most new zealand publishers have comprehensive websites that showcase their publications and indicate their area of publishing. In addition to her freelance writing expertise and two traditionally published mystery series, c.

You may want to source editing and design services alongside this, or you can use online. We make it easy for you to selfpublish your books in a convenient and cost effective way, turning your hard work into professional bookstorequality books. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. To read more about ebooks and digital publishing the nzsa a digital publishing guide. Information on ebooks can also be found at amazon and smashwords. Welcome to castle publishing, new zealand s premier christian and family publisher, with a great range of books and ebooks and quality self publishing services. You can also use an online, lowcost self publishing service such as to cut out a lot of the technical skills, time and money needed to self publish, but ensure that you still have the freedom to make your book look as you want it to. Production values are notably high, while his authors and illustrators represent a judicious mix of established names and exciting newcomers.

Arrange and manage editing, proofreading and printing. Our service is unique and customdesigned to suit the needs of todays indie authors. Book printing based in wellington offering our print on demand service and self publishing. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Home xlibris publishing xlibris book publishers nz. Self publishing is the act of publishing media, especially a creative work of art, as the author or artist, without the use of a publishing house or company. They need to be reputable and trustworthy locals who are well known in the industry, experts who can manage the whole bookpublishing process and advise and guide you through each step.

We strongly recommend that writers visit the new zealand society of authors website for wideranging advice and information about writing and getting published in new zealand. We also provide independent authors with the tools and advice needed to market and distribute their books. David ling is a publisher of rare integrity, range and innovation and his duck creek imprint, launched in 2010, has contributed significantly to the general upswing in new zealand picture book publishing. Thomson reuters a leading provider of information and solutions to the legal, tax, accounting and business markets. Printabook is proud to help authors with their books because we understand the effort and creativity required. Picture book for family a picture book you wish to self publish for your children or grandchildren will need limited editing and proofreading and you may be able to do this work yourself. Outskirts press self publishing packages help authors develop and publish highquality books by offering exceptional design, printing, publishing, distribution, and book marketing services. Our talented graphic designers are a skilled, experienced team providing the technical expertise and attention to detail required to support you through the selfpublishing process. If youd like to arrange a noobligation, 30minute consultation to discuss the best approach to take for your book, please send me a brief note about your book and any preferred times so we can arrange to talk.

Self publishing with amazons self publishing services you can reach millions of readers worldwide and keep control of your work. Yourbooks about us, self publishing, book printer, book. An alarming number of authors have come to us following negative experiences with overseas selfpublishing companies. Selfpublishing experts in new zealand the key to successful selfpublishing is to have the right people helping you. Selfpublishing and author funded publishing new zealand.

So i need to have a new tax id number in order to proceed. You can publish your book locally and still produce an awesome product for a. The copypress has been helping authors publish their books for over twentyfive years. There are plenty of companies that can publish books, but the real success to any book is in its promotion and marketing. If you have no idea where to start feel free to browse our site for more about.

I bought a square card reader and wanted to just charge people by that, but to register it is asking me if i have an ein. New zealands leading international book printer for publishers. Selfpublishing in new zealand aims to provide the information youll need to make the best decisions for your book. You can promote and sell your self published book in a range of ways, including in the blurb bookstore, on amazon, and with worldwide online retailers. Privateselfpublishing new zealand society of authors. Printabook is a leading shortrun book printing and selfpublishing service including design, project management, printing and binding. Yourbooks book printer, self publishing, book printing. Publishme self publishing and book printing services, including. Steff green is a full time, selfpublishing novelist, shipping stories by. Self publishing in new zealand self publishing in new zealand this book demystifies the self publishing process and provides some muchneeded clarity on the topic with information and resources specific to new zealand. Mary egan publishing offers a complete publishing package from start to finish and can manage your entire project, from writing, editing, proofreading, design and printing to marketing and sales and everything in between. At the end of it, youll have a professionally published, bookshop quality book, youll have complete control over its marketing, distribution, printing and pricing, and.

Nothing can let down a selfpublished book more than poor publication quality. Websites and social media account setups for authors. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free with kindle direct publishing, and reach millions of readers on amazon. Using this model, if you get enough people to read book one even if. The copypress self publishing, independent book publishing. Publishers websites will generally indicate whether they accept unsolicited manuscripts and, if they do, how these should be submitted for consideration. How to write a novel and get it published nz herald. Print 1 or 1,000 print one copy at a time, or buy many of your self published books upfront for a lower price per unit. Yourbooks micro printing technology is the best way to go for selfpublishing your book. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. Weve taken all the great aspects of nook press and created one unified experience to make publishing your print or ebook as seamless as possible. So, you have a manuscript, or an idea for a book, and you want to know what to do.

At the nz self publishing group we are not just publishers we are book marketing and promotion specialists. With selfpublishing, the author undertakes the publishing function. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Hope clark is the author of the self published nonfiction book the shy writer reborn. Printing a book is not the same as publishing it, so our service doesnt end with the delivery of a box of books. Publishers association new zealand president melanie lavillemoore said selfpublishing remains a bit of an unknown industry in new zealand, but was a great channel for kiwi authors to get past the gate keepers of the traditional publishing industry. Castle publishing, quality christian and family friendly books. You can publish your book locally and still produce an awesome product for a competitive price. Interior layout and design for print books and ebooks. But, even in this scenario, it is important that the text is correctly spelt etc.