Supported Self Publishing
Turn Your Manuscript Into a Professionally Published Book – Without the Guesswork
Whether you’ve written a novel, memoir or non-fiction book … we help you take it from ‘done in a Word doc’ to a book you can proudly hold, sell and share.
No confusing publishing pathways.
No dodgy contracts.
No losing control of your work.
Just a clear, supported path to getting your book published – properly.
👉 Choose the level of support that’s right for you below …
A better way to publish your book
Full publishing guidance and support.
You retain full ownership and control.
You keep 100% of your royalties.
Professional editing, design & production.
Built for real-world, regional authors.
Our Publishing Packages
Essential Publish
$2797
(Inc. GST)
Everything you need to turn your manuscript into a professionally published book — without the overwhelm.
Payment Plan Available.
Complete Publish
$4997
(Inc. GST)
A fully supported publishing experience that takes your book from draft to market-ready — done right, start to finish.
Payment Plan Available.
Premium Publish
$7997
(Inc. GST)
The complete, done-for-you publishing experience — for authors who want their book done right, without compromise.
Payment Plan Available.
Our Publishing Process
1. Submit Your Manuscript or Idea
Start by sending us what you have – whether it’s:
- A finished manuscript
- A rough draft
- Or even just an idea
👉 We’ll review it and guide you on the best next step.
2. Choose Your Publishing Path
We’ll recommend the right package based on:
- How complete your manuscript is
- The level of support you want
- Your goals for the book
👉 No pressure. Just honest advice.
3. Editing & Refinement (if included)
Depending on your package, we’ll:
- Strengthen structure and flow
- Improve clarity and readability
- Polish grammar, spelling, and consistency
👉 This is where your book starts to truly come to life.
4. Design & Production
We transform your manuscript into a real book:
- Professional interior layout (print-ready)
- Custom cover design
- ISBN, barcode, and publishing setup
👉 Your book goes from document → professionally produced product.
5. Review & Approval
You’ll review everything before publication:
- Final manuscript
- Cover design
- Layout
👉 Nothing goes live without your sign-off.
6. Publishing & Distribution
We publish your book through:
- Amazon KDP
- IngramSpark (global distribution)
👉 Your book becomes available online and ready for print.
7. Launch & Beyond (Premium support)
For authors in higher-tier packages, we also support:
- Launch planning
- Marketing guidance
- Author platform setup
👉 So your book doesn’t just get published – it gets seen.
Publishing Package Inclusions
Support & Guidance
Editing & Refinement
Design & Production
Publishing & Distribution
Marketing & Positioning
1-Page Website
12 Months
5-Page Website
24 Months
Which package should I choose?
- Essential → ‘I have everything ready, I just need help publishing it properly’
- Complete → ‘I want my book polished, produced and done right’
- Premium → ‘I want everything handled, professionally, from start to finish’
What’s Included
(and what it actually means for you)
Professional Editing & Refinement
So your book reads exactly how it should.
Depending on your package, we:
- Strengthen clarity, flow, and structure
- Fix grammar, spelling, and consistency
- Refine your writing without losing your voice
So your book feels polished, professional, and ready for readers.
Design That Makes Your Book Look the Part
Because people do judge a book by its cover.
- Custom cover design (not templates)
- Professional interior layout (print-ready and eBook formats)
- Clean, readable formatting across all platforms
So your book looks just as good as anything in a bookstore.
Publishing & Distribution Setup
So your book is available where it matters.
- Amazon KDP setup
- IngramSpark global distribution
- ISBN & barcode registration
- Print-on-demand configuration
So your book is live, accessible, and ready to sell worldwide.
Guidance Without the Guesswork
Because publishing shouldn’t feel confusing.
- Clear, step-by-step process
- Expert advice at every stage
- Support tailored to your book and goals
So you’re never left wondering what to do next.
Positioning & Launch Support (Complete & Premium)
So your book doesn’t just sit there – it gets seen.
- Blurb refinement
- Marketing guidance
- Launch support and strategy
So you can confidently share and promote your book.
Author Platform (Complete & Premium)
So you have a place to showcase and sell your book.
- Book-focused author website to sell from
- Simple, professional online presence
So you’re set up beyond just publishing.
FREE BONUS: Author Websites
For authors who self publish with us via our Complete Publish and Premium Publish packages – you have the option of having a one-page author or sales page website built for you – for FREE.
These are based on a standard template, built on WordPress, using an easy page builder, that we teach you to manage and update yourself.
We’ll also throw in the first 12 or 24 months of domain name registration and web hosting (depending on your package).
Some of Our Titles
We Focus on MARKETING
One of the main complaints most authors have, is the lack of support from publishers when it comes to marketing and sales.
However, we include the things you need to launch and sell your book successfully!
For our Complete Publish and Premium Publish packages, not only do you get a FREE Author Website, but you’ll also be able to take advantage of:
- Launch & marketing guidance.
- Promotion on our social media channels.
- Promotion on our website.
- Promotion at book fairs and trade shows.
- PR Kits.
And more! All included FREE.
Get Started
Pay via Payment Plan (Monthly)
Essential Publish
For fiction and non-fiction books that need a basic publishing service.- Total: $3000 (Or Pay in full at $2797)
- Up to Approx. 80,000 Words
- ISBN x2 (Print + eBook)
- Barcode
- Produce Cover Files (from your design)
- Internal Layout
- Global Distribution
- Print on Demand Setup
- Publishing to Amazon
- National Library Deposit
- Note: No editing, proofreading or custom cover design is included in this package. You bring us your front cover design (in a suitable format) and completed manuscript – we produce the final print and eBook files you need and publish.
Complete Publish
For non-fiction and fiction books that require a basic proofread.- Total: $5100 (Or Pay in full at $4997)
- Up to Approx. 80,000 Words
- ISBN x2 (Print + eBook)
- Barcode
- Cover Design
- Internal Layout
- Express Proofreading
- Global Distribution
- Print on Demand Setup
- Publishing to Amazon
- National Library Deposit
- One-Page Author Website
Premium Publish
For non-fiction and fiction books that require full editing and proofreading plus premium support.- Total: $8100 (Or Pay in full at $7997)
- Up to Approx. 80,000 Words
- ISBN x2 (Print + eBook)
- Barcode
- Cover Design
- Internal Layout
- Full Copy Editing of Book
- Professional Proofreading
- Global Distribution
- Print on Demand Setup
- Publishing to Amazon
- Library Distribution Service
- National Library Deposit
- Five-Page Author Website
Pay in Full
Essential Publish
For fiction and non-fiction books that need a basic publishing service.- Up to Approx. 80,000 Words
- ISBN x2 (Print + eBook)
- Barcode
- Produce Cover Files (from your design)
- Internal Layout
- Global Distribution
- Print on Demand Setup
- Publishing to Amazon
- National Library Deposit
- Note: No editing, proofreading or custom cover design is included in this package. You bring us your front cover design (in a suitable format) and completed manuscript – we produce the final print and eBook files you need and publish.
Complete Publish
For non-fiction and fiction books that require a basic proofread.- Up to Approx. 80,000 Words
- ISBN x2 (Print + eBook)
- Barcode
- Cover Design
- Internal Layout
- Express Proofreading
- Global Distribution
- Print on Demand Setup
- Publishing to Amazon
- National Library Deposit
- One-Page Author Website
Premium Publish
For non-fiction and fiction books that require full editing and proofreading plus premium support.- Up to Approx. 80,000 Words
- ISBN x2 (Print + eBook)
- Barcode
- Cover Design
- Internal Layout
- Full Copy Editing of Book
- Professional Proofreading
- Global Distribution
- Print on Demand Setup
- Publishing to Amazon
- Library Distribution Service
- National Library Deposit
- Five-Page Author Website
Important Note:
Even if you purchase a package above, we will still review your manuscript and ensure it is suitable for publishing and meets our standards. Refunds will be provided if needed.
F.A.Q.
Are there payment plans?
Yes, we can certainly offer payment plans, particularly for the larger packages.
We can split payments into two, three or even over 6 months or more.
Just email us to ask at hello@theruralpublishingcompany.com.au.
Do you take all authors and all works?
Not really! We still hand select authors and their manuscripts based on quality and what we believe has merit and will sell well.
We won’t publish anything derogratory or in poor taste – that’s for sure!
Our team assess manuscripts thoroughly before a publishing contract is offered.
Is there any marketing support?
Yes! As Sarah is a qualified marketer – we are well equipped to support you with marketing.
Included in most packages is:
- Launch and marketing guidance
- Promotion across our social media channels.
- Professional media release.
Why do you charge authors - rather than pay authors?
We are a supported self-publishing company. This means our team help you to turn your manuscript into a finished, printed book and eBook.
We are NOT a traditional publisher.
Traditional publishers do sometimes pay authors when they offer a contract. However, this is simply an upfront advance of your book sale royalties.
Traditional publishers also then OWN the rights to your work (so they control how it looks and reads) – and you only get a small percentage of your book sale profits.
Plus – it’s near impossible for new authors to get a traditional publishing contract, unless you have a huge audience and a literary agent.
With us, anyone with a quality manuscript can get published. Yes, you pay us to produce your book. We have a team of specialists who can get all the hard work done for you, with design, distribution, etc.
However, you retain the rights to your own work (you have final say over everything) AND you keep ALL of your book sale profits.
We do not take or keep any book sale commissions or charge any ongoing costs.
Will you get my book into bookstores?
Yes, and no.
We offer global distribution via IngramSpark, which means we make your book available to bookstores globally.
This does not necessarily mean that every bookstore in the world will instantly choose to stock it however.
Your book will feed out to Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble online and many other online services.
We can also provide guidance on further distribution and marketing avenues.
However, most newer authors will need to be prepared to do a lot of ‘leg work’ when it comes to marketing and getting your book stocked in stores.
Do I retain the rights to my own work?
Yes you do! Unlike a traditional publisher who essentially buys the rights to your work – meaning THEY have control over how it is published and what happens to it – with us as a supported self-publisher – YOU keep your rights and stay in full control.
Which also means, you get ALL of your book sale profits too!
The only thing our contracts stripulate is that we reserve the publishing rights for the first 12 months.
How do I sell my finished book?
When publishing with us, we make your book available to bookstores globally, plus online services such as Amazon, Booktopia and Barnes & Noble online.
You can choose to only sell via these platforms OR you can also sell copies via your own website and social media.
Complete and Premium Publish packages come with a website, that can be setup to sell copies (including domain name and website hosting).
Do you produce audiobook versions of books too?
We currently don’t offer in-house audiobook creation services. However, we can refer you to our partner company who can!
Simply email us to ask.
What happens if I have more words than the 80,000 in your packages?
That’s absolutely fine. The packages we list above are our standard packages that fit a lot of average sized books.
We do however customise packages to individual authors requirements.
If you have more than 80,000 words, then yes, we will adjust these packages to make sure our team can produce a quality result. It might be a little more expensive to get through your editing and page layout.
If you have less than 80,000 words, then there is a chance we can make your package price slightly cheaper.
Feel free to chat to us first, to see what we can do for you.
What if I have several manuscripts or a series?
Get in touch with the team at hello@theruralpublishingcompany.com.au.
We can package up multiple manuscripts or a series into a more cost effective package.
Payment plans are available too.
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