Book Publishing Services in Sydney & Melbourne

Publishing without the guesswork

Self-publishing gives you control over your book, your timeline and your income. It also means making dozens of decisions most authors have never faced before: which edit your manuscript needs, how a cover should look in your genre, what trim size to print, how to get an ISBN, and where your book should be listed. Flinders Press brings all of those decisions together under one team, so you always know what happens next and why.

What is included

Editing: a structural edit, line edit and final proofread, with every change shown to you for approval.
Cover design: a cover built for your genre and tested at thumbnail size.
Interior formatting: print layout and ebook files for Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo.
ISBNs and legal deposit: registered and lodged correctly.
Print and ebook distribution: Amazon worldwide, plus bookshops and libraries through IngramSpark.
Launch marketing: store listing copy, keywords, review outreach and a week-by-week launch plan.

How it works

Free manuscript review. We read your manuscript and reply within two business days with honest notes.
Plan and fixed quote. You see exactly what is included and what it costs before you commit.
Edit. Your editor works through the manuscript with you, one stage at a time.
Design. We create your cover and lay out the interior for print and ebook.
Publish and launch. Your book goes on sale, with a launch plan behind it.

You keep your rights

When you self-publish with Flinders Press, the book is yours. You own the copyright, you approve every decision, and royalties from sales are paid to you. We are your publishing team, not a traditional publisher taking ownership of your work.

Authors we work with

We publish novels, memoirs, children's books, poetry, business books and family histories for first-time and returning authors. Our team works with authors in Sydney, Melbourne and every state, as well as overseas, by phone, video call and email.

Common questions

Do I keep the rights to my book?

Yes. You keep full copyright and control of your book, and royalties from sales are paid to you.

How long does it take to publish a book?

It depends on the length of your manuscript and how much editing it needs. After your free manuscript review, your plan sets out a timeline for each stage before you commit.

Can I choose only some services?

Yes. You can take the full package or only the parts your book needs, such as editing and formatting on their own.

Do you work with authors outside Sydney and Melbourne?

Yes. Most of our work happens by phone, video call and email, so we work with authors across Australia and internationally.

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