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At Melbourne Book Publisher, we’re committed to bringing you the success you deserve in each book. Starting with a manuscript and working through the market, Melbourne Book Publisher gives you the best in professional guidance and ongoing support so that your story reaches its greatest potential.
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You retain creative rights and 100% of the rights with Melbourne Book Publisher, and the extra advantage of having an experienced team readily at your service at every step.
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Born from Melbourne Book Publisher, an honest, transparent, and professional publisher. We’re committed to being kind, working together, and making each book the absolute best that it can be. Whether you’re a new writer or a seasoned novelist, Melbourne Book Publisher is committed to helping you at every turn, because the story you’re working on is worth seeing the world.
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It's your story.

At Melbourne Book Publisher, we think that your book is worthy of the prestige and care that will reflect your vision. From manuscript through contract, each step is conceived to bring your story the recognition that it so justly deserves.

An exclusive literary press, with the rights of self-publishing.

Melbourne Book Publisher is a selective publisher that ensures writers are treated with respect as authors. Your book will receive the high-quality care that you deserve during both the publishing and marketing phases.
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01 Expert Editorial

Confidence in our editorial team of seasoned professionals, published writers, PhDs, and MFAs, who edit your book with care.

02 Award-Winning Design

Co-create legendary covers and illustrations with top-class designers that showcase your book in the finest possible way.

03 Global Distribution

Through Ingram and Kindle Direct Publishing, our team ensures your book reaches readers worldwide, including availability on Amazon.

04 Dynamic Publicity

Achieve exposure via specially designed promotional events focused on associating your work with the right people.

Melbourne Book Publisher partners are your partners, too.

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At Melbourne Book publisher, we recognise that large aspirations deserve grander recognition. Our writers don’t merely publish books, they produce works that draw notice, gain critical acclaim, and receive esteemed awards worldwide.
From prize-winning novels to top-selling non-fiction, our writers have gone on to win awards that testify to the excellence of their work. Every award is vindication that when talent meets the right publishing partner, big things can happen.

And your next success story may be just that, yours. Through the advice, credibility, and encouragement of Melbourne Book publisher, your book may take the same stage as some of the world’s most renowned pieces from the business.

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Writing is lonely work, scrutinising in the dark, working late under pressure, hours of solitude. First Page Press feels that no writer should have to be lonely in the process. Everyone should have the transparent, encouraging path to publication that they deserve, and First Page Press is committed to helping you plot that path with the correct tools.

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Learn how printing with First Page Press could be an option for your goals and your budget.
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Read articles that are full of advice, encouragement, and opinion by writers and editors
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Not sure whether your article is ready for publication yet? Give our quiz a try and find out where you sit.
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When you’re ready, submit your work to First Page Press and let the conversation begin.
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Create a realistic timeline for your book’s journey from manuscript to market.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melbourne Book Publisher?
Melbourne Book Publisher is a self-described company dedicated to providing authors with the tools, experience, and support needed for their creations to show up in print and electronic media. Unlike monolithic major publishing companies, which might take a year or more to respond, or self-publishing avenues which leave you to handle everything independently, you fill a niche. What we do is blend professional publishing expertise with author empowerment. Authors who join us commonly comment in their Melbourne Book Publisher Reviews about their appreciation for our open process, our love for a story, and our real interest in their success.
Do I retain the rights to my book if I publish with Melbourne Book Publisher?

Yes. You keep all intellectual ownership and publishing ownership. At Melbourne Book Publisher, you hold on to the reins and we work with you, providing professional publishing services to bring your visions to life.

What support can I expect as an author?

We offer full-service support, from editing and design to marketing and distribution around the world. We are with you every step of the way to make sure your manuscript can get to the reader.

What sets Melbourne Book Publisher apart from the self-publishers?

We are unlike a self-publishing platform in that we are selective and collaborative. We provide editorial, design and marketing support and treat your book as though it was one of our own, but in the end you retain ownership and control like a traditional self-publishing author.

Where do I begin to publish my book?

You can start by uploading your manuscript here. To get ready, check out our publishing packages, cost and timeline calculators, or our “Ready to Publish?” With this quiz, see if your manuscript is ready to move on to the next step.

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