The book is mightier than the sword. My father was a writer, so I grew up treating books with the reverence they deserve. I see books as just about the most valuable things on the planet, and the written word as the greatest human invention ever. Without books and writing, we wouldn’t have any of […]
READ MOREHow long does it take to write and self-publish a book?
I’m often asked, “How long does it take to write and self-publish a book?”. As a guide, six months is a reasonable timeframe from the start of the writing process to having printed books in your hands. Or, if you want to be ambitious, you could aim for five or even four months. It’s very […]
READ MOREHow to launch a book
5 tips for a successful book launch Authors often tie themselves in knots trying to decide how to launch their book. I’m here to solve this for you in one easy article. Read on! Publish Central exists to help authors share their words with readers. We work to the highest design, editing and production standards, […]
READ MORESelf-publishing a book for your small business is a big commitment, but it’s worth it
Self-publishing a book for your small business is a big commitment, in both time and money, but the benefits can be huge: more customers, publicity for your business, more credibility within your industry, a point of difference from your competitors – the list goes on and on. Publish Central exists to help small business book […]
READ MOREWhy you should write a book
How Writing and Publishing a Book Changed My Life and My Business If you’re wondering why you should write a book, look no further. Writing and self-publishing a book as a business tool is a growing trend. Being a published author will help you build your profile, promote your business and make you stand out […]
READ MORECommon self-publishing mistakes
I’ve been around books and publishing my whole life, so I’ve seen people do some rather crazy things with their books. To help you understand what not to do in your self-publishing journey, here’s a little story about Bob and all the self-publishing mistakes he made. Bob of course isn’t real, but I have seen […]
READ MORE7 tips for self-publishing a high-quality book
Wondering how to self publish a book? Have you written a book and you’re not sure what to do next? Are you wondering how to self publish your finished book? Not moody enough to call yourself a writer? Don’t worry; none of these things will stop you. These days you don’t have to wait for […]
READ MORETop 7 questions to ask a ghostwriter (before you hire them)
Many business owners want to write a book but they don’t have the time or skill to do so. It takes upwards of 100 hours to write a good business book so it’s no surprise most choose not to. But if you’re committed to writing a book, hiring a ghostwriter is a great way to […]
READ MOREPublish Central book wins Business Book of the Year!
For the last three years, we at Publish Central along with Andrew Griffiths Enterprises have run the Australian Business Book Awards. Each year the awards have grown, and this year we had a record number of entries (133), a record number of judges (46) and donated a record amount to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation ($20,000). […]
READ MOREBehind the scenes at Publish Central. A somewhat serious look at a typical day
If you’ve ever wondered how books are published, especially if you’re thinking of writing and publishing a book for your small business, here’s a (slightly fictionalised but mostly accurate) glimpse behind the scenes at Publish Central. 9.00 am Monday: Archie and Lik (the dog and cat) arrive late for the scheduling meeting. Again. But we […]
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