Book Publishers in Australia

973 book publishers across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 1–20 of 973

Hive
Melbourne

Hive

By appointment only · Ripponlea · VIC 3185

Boutique studio offers unique design & photography for your business, project or event. I specialise in book design and have links to publishers. I also do web design for artists, musicians and…

Bookpal
Brisbane

Bookpal

Unit 4, 28 Boyland Ave · Coopers Plains · QLD 4108

We are one of Australia's leading publishing services company helping people to professionally self publish their books. We make your book available in over 27,000 bookstores around the world…

Self Publishing ServicesBook Printing and Book Publishing
Cahoots Photobooks
Perth

Cahoots Photobooks

By appointment only · Subiaco · WA 6008

Perth Based. Photobook/Coffee Table Book Designer - corporate or personal, travel, family, birthdays, weddings, corporate gifts, events. Whatever your project or style, I'll design a beautiful book…

photo editing serviceslocal personalised customer service
Soul Studios Creative
Adelaide

Soul Studios Creative

By appointment only · Adelaide · SA 5000

Soul Studios Creative is a boutique graphic design studio located in Adelaide, South Australia. We have over 20 years experience with both small and large businesses, developing and implementing…

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Ferrara Productions
Perth

Ferrara Productions

25 Meakers Way · Girrawheen · WA 6064

Printer and publisher. Published the first ever Italian regional gastronomic magazine bimonthly � bilingual.' Books on demand - any quantity from 1 to 1000 producing artistic greeting cards with thin…

Magazine La Buona Cucina Italiana.
Jack Sim Publications
Brisbane

Jack Sim Publications

By appointment only · Sunnybank Hills · QLD 4109

Jack Sim is an author and publisher who specializes in the eerie and ghoulish past of the river city. Crime and Murder, History and Hauntings are the favorite topics of Brisbane's infamous man in…

Business ServicesBook Publishersbook publisherbook publishing
Qcards
Ballarat

Qcards

By appointment only · Castlemaine · VIC 3450

Qcards publishes card sets aimed at enhancing emotional and social well being, especially in children. Our first publication, The Bear Cards - a set of 48 feelings cards, uses games and activities to…

Business ServicesBook Publishersbook publisherbook publishing
Joshua Books
Sunshine Coast

Joshua Books

By appointment only · Buddina · QLD 4575

Joshua Books is a Queensland-based publisher that sells unique Australian books, CDs, ebooks and more online and sends relevant news and specials by email. Product categories include Ancient Wisdom,…

Print brokingself-publishing assistanceeditingdesign
Pease International Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast

Pease International Pty Ltd

By appointment only · Buderim · QLD 4556

Allan & Barbara Pease are Australia's most successful publishing team. Pease International Pty Ltd facilitates Allan's seminars and provides access to Allan & Barbara's internationally bestselling…

Recreation and EntertainmentMusic PublishersBusiness ServicesBook Publishers
Barefoot Basics
Online

Barefoot Basics

By appointment only · Dicky Beach · QLD 4551

At Barefoot Basics we work with our Thought Leader clients to build highly successful small business empires. The key services that we offer our clients include marketing, typesetting and book design…

Since 2006MarketingMarket ResearchVirtual Assistant
Jacaranda
Melbourne

Jacaranda

By appointment only · Richmond · VIC 3121

Jacaranda is a market-leading publisher of high quality educational materials for Australian secondary schools. Jacaranda produces print and electronic titles for core curriculum areas and provides…

Business ServicesBook Publishersbook publisherbook publishing
Aurora Metro
Online

Aurora Metro

By appointment only · Mosman · NSW 2088

Good fiction - romance, history and satire. Great plays for schools, drama and theatres. Celebrated list of novels for teens, Young Adults. Culture books on film, theatre, music. Cookery and travel…

translated plays and novelsinternational YA fictionplays for schoolsbooks on the arts
Aly's Books
Melbourne

Aly's Books

By appointment only · Kingsville · VIC 3012

Aly’s Books is an independent book publishing company located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded by authors for writers, the mission of Aly’s Books is to provide any writer the opportunity to have…

PUBLISHING.Copywritingre-writesillustrations
Neil Waterhouse: Belrose
Sydney

Neil Waterhouse: Belrose

By appointment only · Belrose · NSW 2085

We provide the best tips for selling on ebay for the people who work from home and earn money by selling and purchasing things on ebay. People who interested to get more profit by sitting at home.…

Business ServicesBusiness Consultantsbusiness consultantbusiness consulting
Inuall Media
Online

Inuall Media

By appointment only · Upper Caboolture · QLD 4510

INUALL MEDIA IS ABOUT INSPIRING PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. We publish material that is thought provoking and inspirational. We are non-denominational, having no interest in…

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Nick Broadhurst
Online

Nick Broadhurst

By appointment only · Macgregor · ACT 2615

The story is about an extraterrestrial officer sent to this planet, known as Sequetus 3 out there. His patron insists there is something not right about the planet's performance. Too many things do…

Business ServicesBook Publishersbook publisherbook publishing
Write My Journey
Online

Write My Journey

By appointment only · Bangor · NSW 2234

Write My Journey is a service offered by The Writing Shed. Our business is to create a beautiful legacy for you and your future generations in the form of an exquisite book. It is called Life…

Sydwest Publishing
Sydney

Sydwest Publishing

By appointment only · Gladesville · NSW 2111

Sydwest is an independent Australian publisher based in Sydney. We are publishing a unique blend of genealogy, fiction, non-fiction, poetry and inspirational books. A new company with new ideas,…

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Pam Bradbury & Associates
Sydney

Pam Bradbury & Associates

By appointment only · Scotland Island · NSW 2105

Pam is one of Australia's top psychics. She is a published author, radio talk back host and guest on 2GB Sydney, Radio 88.7 90.3fm Northern Beaches and 96fm Perth. In minutes Pam gets to the heart of…

WellbeingpsychicsLeading PsychicMedium and Author

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User guide to Book Publishers

Book Publishers

Having a book published can be the lifelong goal of many individuals and writers. Many writers will tell you that the manuscript is half the battle, the other half is getting it published. A publisher is a person or organization that can help in mass producing copies of a book that are ready to be sold to the customer.

In the digital era, many may doubt the job of a publisher but they are a vital part of the book industry. A physical book still has a greater chance of out-selling an eBook. For those who go the self-publishing route, while it's true that there are many professional options to choose from, the main advantage of a publisher lies in their access to already-established distributor channels and book promotion activities.

In order to compete on a national or international level the backing of a major publishing house would definitely be an added advantage. Aside from just printing and distributing the book, a publisher can also help with:

  • Editing the book to ensure the best possible version is published
  • Designing the book to ensure a pleasurable reading experience, this can include the type face, size and spacing of the books text
  • Art and image direction. This is particularly useful for books that are illustration-rich.

Some of Australia's top book publishers include HarperCollins, Penguin and Macmillan. However, going to a large publisher may not always be the best strategy since you'll face tougher competition. See Start Locals' list of Australian publishing companies in each city and region.

Things to consider:

Before choosing a publisher, consider the following:

  • What are the costs that will be borne by the publisher and the writer
  • How will the revenue from the project be divided
  • What services will be included in the scope of the publisher
  • How will royalties be divided in the long run
  • Do they have a history of publishing the type of book you are looking to get printed