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SELF-PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS: Online Resources These days, just about anything you want to know about self-publishing, book preparation, production and printing is just a click away. Dragonwick Publishing has listed some useful information for the self-publisher and links to the appropriate websites. Copyright Law Protection is granted automatically in Australia from the moment of creating a work. There are no formalities to be completed and publication is not necessary for copyright to subsist in the work. Generally, names, titles and slogans are not protected by copyright. Unless the work is your original creation, it is likely that someone else will own the copyright. If this is the case, you should ensure that you have the copyright owner’s permission to make copies of the work. International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) and Barcodes If you intend to distribute your book through commercial booksellers, you will require an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) – which ensures that your book can be identified throughout the world. Dragonwick will organise this for you at no charge. Barcodes are used by some libraries and bookstores to monitor stock. If you require one, Dragonwick can obtain this for you at $45.00. <www.thorpe.com.au/isbn/index.htm> Cataloguing-in-Publication Data (CiP) This is a free service provided by the National Library of Australia. It involves the preparation of a cataloguing entry for a book before it is published. This CiP entry, which is derived from information supplied to the CiP Unit by publishers, appears on the imprint page of the book. Dragonwick will apply for this entry on your behalf, if required, once an ISBN has been allocated. <www.nla.gov.au/services/CIP.html> Legal Deposit Legal deposit is a statutory provision which obliges authors with an ISBN to deposit copies of their publications in libraries in the country in which they are published. Under the Copyright Act 1968 a copy of any work published in Australia must be deposited with the National Library of Australia and the appropriate state libraries. This is the sole responsibility of the author and copies should be sent as soon as the books are received. A second or subsequent edition does not have to be deposited unless it contains a new ISBN, additions or alterations to the title, text or illustrations. For All Australian Authors Legal Deposit Unit, National Library of Australia Canberra ACT 2600 Tel: 02 6262 1312 – Fax: 02 6273 4492 – Email: <legaldep@nla.gov.au> For NSW Authors Legal Deposit Collection Services, State Library of New South Wales Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: 02 9273 1489 – Fax: 02 9273 1246 – Email: <orders@sl.nsw.gov.au> Legal Deposit Officer, NSW Parliamentary Library Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: 02 9230 2384 – Fax: 02 9230 2640 – Email: <libreq@parliament.nsw.gov.au> Legal Deposit Officer, University of Sydney Library University of Sydney NSW 2006 Tel: 02 9351 7268 – Fax: 02 9351 7305 – Email: <legaldeposit@library.usyd.edu.au> <www.nla.gov.au/services/ldeposit.html> Google Books Partner Program This is a free service that enables authors to promote their books on the Internet. Google scans the full text of participating authors' titles so that online users can see books that match the topics they are searching on. When a user clicks on a book search result, they're taken to a Google-hosted web page displaying a scanned image of the relevant page from the book. You can promote your book at no charge on Google and expand your reach to targeted customers. By matching the content in your books with user searches, Google Book Search connects your books with the users who are most interested in buying them. Users are able to preview a limited number of pages to determine whether they have found what they are looking for. If your book has an ISBN, you can join the program by sending a printed copy of your book to Google or uploading it in PDF format. Dragonwick can supply you with the appropriate files to upload (CD or email) for $20.00. <www.books.google.com.au/partner> Lending Rights Public Lending Right (PLR) is an Australian Government cultural program administered by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. PLR makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers on the basis that income is lost from the availability of their books in public lending libraries. This scheme is complemented by the Educational Lending Right (ELR) scheme for books held in educational libraries, such as schools, TAFE and university libraries. <www.arts.gov.au/arts/lending_rights> Thorpe Information Services Australian Books in Print: All books published in Australia are eligible for free inclusion in DW Thorpe’s Australian Books in Print (AusBiP), which is used by libraries and bookshops to identify and order titles for their customers. It includes lists of Australian titles and authors, as well as contact details for Australian publishers and distributors. As Australian Books in Print is an excellent form of free advertising for your book, it is important that you provide up-to-date details for inclusion in each edition. To ensure that libraries and bookshops are able to locate and order your books easily, it is essential that you provide as much information as possible, and as early as possible prior to the publication of your book. Guide to New Australian Books: This is a unique listing and description of newly-published Australian books. Each entry includes a description of the work’s contents, full bibliographic details, author, editor, illustrator and subject index. To be eligible for entry into GNAB, you need to send a copy of your work to Thorpe Information Services as soon as possible after publication. When submitting, please include a notification of its GST-inclusive recommended retail price and the month and year of its publication. Bookseller+Publisher Magazine: This magazine is produced nine times a year and is distributed to every major bookselling chain, as well as to independent bookshops and publishers Australia-wide. Advertising cost per book title is $175.00 plus GST. Amazon Advantage A simple, direct and profitable way to sell your books on Amazon.com, the world's leading online retailer. Amazon Advantage is a great way for authors to promote and sell their books. <http://advantage.amazon.com/gp/vendor/public/join>The Australian Writer’s MarketplaceThe Australian Writer’s Marketplace is Australia and New Zealand’s only guide to the writing industry. While providing submission and contact details for the print media and publishing industry, it also includes support organisations and information services; a range of writing courses and workshops; literary events and competitions; and services for each stage of the writing, editing and publication process. First published in 1997 by Rhonda Whitton, Queensland Writers Centre bought the production rights in 2002. Each best-selling print edition has been endorsed by Australian writers like Kate Grenville, Matthew Reilly, John Birmingham, Nick Earls and Tara Moss. Articles include advice from writers, literary agents, editors and industry professionals. NSW Writers’ Centre The NSW Writers' Centre was established as an incorporated association in May 1991 to promote writing-based culture and the rights and interests of writers. Thirty per cent of the centre's income is derived from grants provided by the Australia Council, the NSW Ministry for the Arts and other sources. The balance comes from membership fees, income from workshops, seminars and other literary functions, from the sale of publications and from the hire of the building. There are about 3,000 members. The centre offers literary resources and professional information to established and aspiring writers of all kinds. It provides a spacious venue for events such as book launches, readings, literary evenings and lectures as well as meeting spaces for writers' groups and literary organisations. It presents opportunities for professional development by holding seminars, courses and workshops in all genres and aspects of writing. Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre This is full-time centre that provides resources, information and literary activities for writers and readers. It is a non-profit organisation receiving core funding from Arts NSW. It is member-based with a membership of more than 700 individuals and organisations. The centre offers a year-round program of workshops, seminars and events and the annual Byron Bay Writers Festival. They are responsible for promoting Australian literature and enhancing the skills of writers and readers in the Northern Rivers of NSW and beyond – stretching from Taree to Tweed Heads and west to Kyogle. Style Guide If you only buy one book on publishing style, make sure you get Style Manual: For Authors, Editors and Printers, 6th Edition, It is published by John Wiley & Sons, revised by Snooks & Co, ISBN 0-7016-364803, and regarded as the ‘bible’ for publishing professionals in both the public and private sectors. This invaluable book is available for sale online from most good bookstores. BOOKSnTHAT These people are specialist sellers of self-published books and are dedicated to providing a market for the self published author without upfront payment or charging a very high commission. They act as agents to sell your book over the Internet, and collect all monies, including postage and handling from purchasers, and pass this on to you less commission. Dri-Print Electronic Publishing Dri-Print has been operating for over ten years. Founder, Ken Driver, is a graphic arts professional with many years experience in typesetting, graphics, pre-press, print and the web. Using the latest tools and techniques on both Macintosh and Windows platforms, Dri-Print specialise in digital enhancement of product images, preparation of high quality print-ready files, and management of print projects through to finished product. Dri-Print can also help with a fresh new makeover and ongoing maintenance for websites – at low rates and with complete discretion. SCU Digital Printing Services SCU Digital Printing Services provide a wide range of printing, binding, media duplicating and scanning services for SCU's academic and administrative staff. They also offer these services to external clients such as self-publishing authors, government bodies, schools and community groups. Trojan Press Trojan is a leading privately-owned Australian company located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded over fifteen years ago as an alternative commercial book printer, Trojan Press has grown to be one of Australia’s leading quality sheet-fed printers. They specialise in the printing of books, magazines, handbooks, manuals, diaries, paperbacks, brochures and stationary whether short or large runs. Self-Publishing Advice There are many sites on the Internet packed with advice for the budding author. They may be worth viewing if you have concerns about taking the ‘self-publishing route’. Some of the more interesting are from overseas but still apply to the Australian market. The Society of Authors (UK): <www.societyofauthors.org/publication> Jonathan Clifford – Vanity Publishing, Advice and Warning (UK): Self-Publishing Tips and Techniques (USA): <www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/advice/selfpub.htm> Some Notes on Self Publishing (UK): <www.greenbay.co.uk/advice.html> A Guide for Self-Publishers This practical guide from the ISBN Agency contains a wealth of information about producing and selling your book, such as ISBN, copyright, printing and marketing. <www.thorpe.com.au/isbn_self.htm> Self-Publish Worldwide How to publish your book quickly, affordably and make it available worldwide. Advice and helpful hints from Ruth Barringham. <www.selfpublishworldwide.com> Tower Books Tower Books is one of Australia's largest independent book distributors, representing publishers from across the globe. They are primarily noted for their large range of art, design, architecture and photography books as well as a large list of literary fiction. They also have a considerable range of middle market non-fiction in areas of personal finance, motivation, parenting, gardening and crafts. However, due to the extremely limited market of these genres, they do not accept poetry, biography, autobiography or family history books for distribution. If you would like to submit your book to Tower Books to consider for distribution around Australia, please contact them at PO Box 213, Brookvale NSW 2100, or visit their website. Castle Multimedia Castle Multimedia offers web site solutions that fuse technology and art with your current business practices to provide an interactive online business solution. Though specialising in website design, Castle Multimedia offers numerous additional services to provide you with a complete media solution, including photography, CD-ROM, DVD, print advertising such as brochures and flyers, and also operates Canvas Photos Direct, an online service to provide printing of photographs onto canvas. <www.castlemultimedia.com/> and <www.canvasphotos.com.au>Local Business Guide If you have published your book and set up a small business for distribution, Local Business Guide can help you promote it. Business listings are free with Australia-wide coverage. <www.localbusinessguide.com.au> Barney's Print Management Barney's Online Print Management offers print solutions including design, ordering and storage that maximise customer's profits and keeps track of their printed forms. Fresco Creative – Graphic Design & Advertising Fresco’s concepts are based on a solid foundation of research analysis and strategy, an authentic expression of their clients unique goals, values and personality. Marketing, Websites and Design The Edge Marketing Solutions is an award-winning agency that combines the latest in cutting edge marketing principles to designer graphics and website creation with outstanding results. Contact Jeannette Gilligan and find out how Dragonwick’s Book Production & Printing Service for Self-Publishers can turn your writing dreams into reality HOME • BOOK PRODUCTION & PRINTING SERVICE FOR SELF-PUBLISHERS SELF-PUBLISHING GUIDE • ABOUT DRAGONWICK • BOOK STRUCTURE BOOK PREPARATION & PRODUCTION • SELF-PUBLISHING COSTS MARKETING YOUR BOOK • ONLINE RESOURCES • PUBLISHING CONTACTS non-fiction LIBRARY • FICTION collection • POETS’ CORNER Dragonwick Publishing PO Box 4210, Goonellabah NSW Australia 2480 • Telephone: 02 6624 1933 © DRAGONWICK PUBLISHING 2009 • ABN 56 365 150 221 |
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