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Australian book publishers for independent authors
Flinders Press is an Australian book publisher with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. We help authors across Australia turn a finished manuscript into a professionally published book, in print and ebook, while they keep their rights and royalties.
What kind of publisher is Flinders Press?
Book publishers in Australia generally fall into three groups. Traditional publishers choose a small number of manuscripts each year, often only through literary agents, and take control of the publishing rights. Small independent presses publish a short list of titles in particular genres. Author-services publishers like Flinders Press give every serious author access to the same professional editing, design and distribution, with the author staying in control.
That means you do not have to wait years for an acceptance letter. If your book is ready, or nearly ready, we can help you publish it properly. Not sure which path suits you? Read our guide to self-publishing vs traditional publishing in Australia.
Why work with an Australian publisher
- Local know-how. We handle Australian ISBNs from Thorpe-Bowker and legal deposit with the National Library of Australia and your state library.
- Australian English and Australian readers. Our editors work in Australian spelling and know what local readers and bookshops expect.
- Same time zone. You can talk to a real person in business hours, by phone or video, without waiting overnight for a reply.
- Reach beyond Australia. Your book is distributed in print and ebook to major online retailers in Australia and around the world.
Everything your book needs, under one roof
- Book editing and proofreading to make your writing clear, consistent and error-free.
- Cover design that fits your genre and stands out on a shelf or a screen.
- Formatting and typesetting for print and ebook.
- ISBNs and legal deposit, handled for you.
- Print and ebook distribution to online stores and bookshops.
- Book marketing to plan your launch and keep your book selling.
- Ghostwriting if you have the story but need help writing it.
How publishing with us works
- Free manuscript review. Send us your manuscript and we tell you honestly where it stands.
- Your publishing plan. We recommend the services your book needs and give you a clear quote.
- Editing. Our editors polish your manuscript without changing your voice.
- Design and formatting. Your cover and interior are designed for print and ebook.
- Publishing and distribution. We register your ISBNs, complete legal deposit and release your book.
- Launch and marketing. We help you reach readers and build sales after launch.
Books we publish
We work with first-time and experienced authors on fiction, memoir and biography, children's books, business and non-fiction, poetry and journals. See what our authors say on our author testimonials page, or browse our bestsellers.
Sydney, Melbourne and across Australia
Our Sydney office is at Level 17, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000, and our Melbourne office is at Level 5/447 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Wherever you live in Australia, we can work with you by phone and video call. Contact us to talk about your book.
Common questions
Is Flinders Press a traditional publisher?
No. We are an author-services publisher. Instead of choosing a handful of manuscripts each year, we work with any author who is serious about publishing well. You invest in the professional work your book needs, and you keep ownership of your book and your royalties.
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. Your book stays yours. You keep your copyright and your royalties from every sale.
How much does it cost to publish a book in Australia?
It depends on your manuscript and the services you need. Our guide on how much it costs to publish a book in Australia breaks down every expense. After a free manuscript review, we give you a clear quote for your book.
Do you work with authors outside Sydney and Melbourne?
Yes. We work with authors right across Australia, including Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and regional areas, by phone and video call.
Start with a free manuscript review
Tell us about your book and send a sample. We will tell you what it needs to be ready for readers, with no obligation.
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