Finally! An easy way to get your book published, without a massive cost!
We offer publishing services to Australian authors. For a small fee we can arrange:
- Two ISBN numbers: one each for print and eBook versions.
- A barcode for the print edition.
- Global distribution of the print version.
- Distribution to global libraries for the eBook.
- Setup for print-on-demand services.
- Publishing your book on Amazon.
- Professional cover design.
- Print edit services for manuscripts up to 60,000 words.
- Formatting for both print and eBook versions.
- Layout design for an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Full retention of your rights as an author.
- Complete retention of all profits from your book sales.
Our Story
By late 2023, Big Island Publishing Services had amassed a collection of a dozen books authored over the past few years, awaiting publication. Our reluctance stemmed from a desire to grasp the intricacies of the publishing process more fully. Yet, the deeper we delved, the more there seemed to learn. We had mastered setting up print-on-demand distribution and the economical formatting of manuscripts for both ePub and print. However, the cost of getting the books print-ready — editing, designing covers, and finalizing layouts — was daunting.
Returning to the drawing board, our founder’s Master of Arts in Writing, earned from Swinburne University of Technology in 2016, proved invaluable. We overcame the editing hurdle, and to address cover design and layout, our founder enlisted his son, Brandon. A graphic artist and senior project manager, he had recently moved from the UK to settle in Melbourne. With these fundamental aspects resolved, our focus shifted to distribution.
This stage demanded considerable effort, entailing understanding ISBNs, barcoding, and the nuances of marketing both print books and ePubs. Although establishing Amazon distribution — without exclusivity — and a print-on-demand setup was straightforward, we remained curious about accessing the myriad of school and public libraries across Australia.
Fortuitously, we stumbled upon the Australia/Pacific director of Libby, an organization facilitating ePub access for libraries. This encounter set the stage for the next phase. Brandon and our founder established Big Island Publishing Services, and by October 2023, we had published twelve titles. By March 30, 2024, this number had nearly doubled to 21.
Reflecting on a recent inquiry from a fellow member of the FAW about a new Australian vanity publisher, our founder contemplated his 20-year journey through various publishing landscapes — traditional, online, and vanity. Frequently, these avenues proved unsatisfactory, often prioritizing profit over service. Recognizing a gap in the market for comprehensive publisher services, we propose our expertise exclusively to our FAW colleagues. For those interested in this blend of quality and value, reach out at via our contact page.
For authors with a fiction or non-fiction book (excluding picture books) that requires proofreading, our comprehensive service package includes:
- Two ISBN numbers: one each for print and eBook versions.
- A barcode for the print edition.
- Global distribution of the print version.
- Distribution to global libraries for the eBook.
- Setup for print-on-demand services.
- Publishing your book on Amazon.
- Professional cover design.
- Print edit services for manuscripts up to 60,000 words.
- Formatting for both print and eBook versions.
- Layout design for an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Full retention of your rights as an author.
- Complete retention of all profits from your book sales.
If you are interested in submitting your manuscript, attach it to the form below and we’ll be in touch. Good Luck!