FREE Regional Author Starter Kit
YOU WROTE THE BOOK!
But nobody told you what happens next.
Writing a manuscript is one thing. Publishing it is a completely different world.
That’s why we’ve brought the answers to all the big publishing questions together in one practical kit – designed to help you navigate the process, avoid costly mistakes and get your book published properly.
What’s In the Regional Author Starter Kit
The Publishing Pathways Guide
Traditional, DIY or supported self-publishing?
Understand the three main ways to publish your book, the pros and cons of each and which pathway might suit you best.
The Publishing Timeline Guide
How long does publishing actually take?
See what happens from finished manuscript through editing, proofreading, design, distribution and launch — and why you probably need to start earlier than you think.
The Publishing Budget Planner
How much should you budget to publish a book?
Understand the costs you may encounter, what’s essential, what’s optional, where you can DIY and where cutting corners can cost you later.
The Manuscript Readiness Checklist
Is your manuscript actually ready to publish?
Work through a practical checklist covering everything from self-editing and word count to structure, beta readers and copyright considerations.
Before You Pay a Publisher
17 questions every author should ask before handing over their money.
Know what to ask about copyright, publishing rights, ISBNs, royalties, distribution, marketing, ongoing fees, file ownership and what happens if you want to leave.
Your 2027 Publishing Planner
Turn ‘I’d love to publish a book’ into an actual plan.
Choose your target publication date, work backwards and create your own publishing schedule — including your next 30, 60 and 90-day actions.
Why Do You Need It?
Know exactly what to do next
Cut through the publishing confusion and get a clear path from manuscript to professionally published book.
Avoid costly publishing mistakes
Learn what to budget for, what questions to ask and what to watch out for before signing a contract or spending your money.
Turn your publishing dream into a plan
Work backwards from your ideal launch date and map out the editing, design, production and marketing steps needed to get there.
A Sample of our Published Books
What They Said
The Regional Author Starter Kit has been created by The Rural Publishing Company, a regional Victorian publishing business helping authors across rural, regional and remote Australia professionally publish their books.
Good experience
The company were great at explaining the process of self publishing, without pushing their own agenda. They were real people who were interested in being realistic about publishing.
Fantastic workshop
Fantastic workshop, very thorough and engaging. They are a small family team that have a very honest and trustworthy vibe. I strongly recommend attending.
Wrote my first children’s book but had no idea how to go about getting it published. The Rural Publishing Company were just what I needed and helped me through the process. Their knowledge and support has been invaluable.
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