Self Publishing

       “Your Story, Your Rules, Your Book”

Self-publishing means no gatekeepers, no surrendering your rights, and no waiting for someone else’s approval. You write it, we print it, we publish it — professionally prepared, beautifully produced, and ready to share with the world exactly when you are.

What is Self-Publishing

Self-publishing puts you in complete control of your work — and it’s worth understanding how that differs from the alternatives.

Traditional publishing involves submitting your work to a publisher who takes on the editorial, design, and production process, but also takes ownership of significant rights and a large share of any revenue, with no guarantee of acceptance. Vanity publishing may offer to print your work, but typically at high cost and with little transparency about what you’re actually getting.

Self-publishing cuts through both — you own your content outright, you make every decision on what is included in your book and what isn’t, and you choose exactly how your book is presented to the work and how it is made available. Whether you’re an author bringing a novel, memoir or photobook to life, a business producing a professional handbook, manual or reference book or  or a creator turning a passion project into a tangible product, self-publishing means you keep control, retain your rights, and can move from finished manuscript to printed and published book on your own timeline.

As a first time book writer, having completed my draft Intertype were very professional in helping to get the book to a ready state for launch. They used their experience and skill, along with a high sense of professionalism to get the book to the market – I don’t know what I would have done to get through all those tricky steps without them. I could not recommend them highly enough

Professional Self-Publishing

The Self-publishing path has never been more accessible — but the quality of the finished product depends entirely on how it’s prepared and produced. That’s where a professional publish and print service makes all the difference.

From properly formatted manuscripts, professionally prepared cover designs, files setup correctly for publish platforms and printing press engines, through to paper selection, binding, finishing, and print quality, the details that separate a polished, credible publication from something that looks homemade are ones we deal with every day. We bring the expertise, the equipment, and the guidance to make sure your self-published work looks every bit as good as anything you’d find on a bookshelf.

Type of Books

Self-Publishing can be used for almost any type of book from Novels, Reference books, Poetry Books to children books, photo books and Memoirs.

Novels

Novels

Novels6"x9", 5"x10" etc

Reference

Reference

Reference6"9", A4, etc

Children Books

Children Books

Picture Books 210x210mm etc

Memoirs

Memoirs

Family History6"x9", A4, etc

Common Challenges of Self-Publishing

Self-publishing is an exciting and empowering path, but it comes with a number of real challenges that are worth understanding before you begin.

File preparation and technical specifications

Getting your manuscript and cover artwork into a print-ready format is one of the most common stumbling blocks. Page sizing, margins, bleed, image resolution, font embedding, and spine width calculations all need to be correct before a book can go to press — and mistakes at this stage can be costly.

Design and layout

 A well-written book still needs to look professional on the page. Interior layout, typography, chapter headings, and cover design all require skill and attention to detail. A poorly designed book can undermine even the best content and affect how readers and retailers perceive it.

ISBN and legal requirements

 If you intend to sell or distribute your book, you’ll need an ISBN and an understanding of legal deposit requirements. Navigating this for the first time can be confusing.

Print quality and paper choices

 Choosing the right paper stock, binding method, and finish for your book type — whether it’s a novel, a coffee table book, or a technical manual — makes a significant difference to the final product. Without guidance, it’s easy to make choices that don’t suit the content.

Credibility and perception

Self-published books have historically carried a stigma, and while this is changing, a professionally produced book with strong design and print quality goes a long way towards being taken seriously by readers, reviewers, and retailers alike.

Print run and cost management

 Deciding how many copies to print involves balancing unit cost against risk. Print too few and the cost per copy is high; print too many and you’re left with unsold stock. Understanding short-run and print-on-demand options is important.

Where to Publish

A publishing mix is always the best approach.  Publishing through a global platform like Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing gives you unrivalled reach — instant access to the world’s largest book-buying audience, print-on-demand fulfilment with no upfront stock, and a royalty structure that pays you every time a copy sells. Secondly publishing through a boutique online bookstore offers a curated, community-driven environment where engaged, purposeful readers discover titles chosen for quality rather than mass-market appeal, lending your work a credibility that a crowded Amazon marketplace can make difficult to achieve.  It also gives you more flexibility to book specifications and how you want your book represented.  For most self-published authors, the two channels complement each other perfectly — volume and visibility through Amazon, reputation and community through independent retail.

Writing a book was an enjoyable but stressful experience until I was lucky and fortunate enough to find Intertype. The entire team were absolutely fabulous with my book writing journey. I struggled to find a company that was understanding and encouraging however I was amazed that Intertype answered their phone and their emails either immediately or within a very short time! Their service is outstanding and I would highly recommend any author to put their trust in Intertype. I did, and I can honestly say that it’s one of the best decisions I have made…Thank you Intertype

Intertype 3-Stage Self-Publishing Process

Intertype provides a 3-Stage Self Publishing Process to take you final Manuscript from a raw document to a full formatted and beautifully produced book which can be purchased online as a Print On Demand book.  Contact Intertype to learn more about this process, and also if you need assistance for book editing and proofing, or ongoing marketing and promotions after your book is published.

Stage 1 : Prepare

Professional format and layout of your final manuscript supplied in Microsoft Word which has been fully edited and proof-read by you. 

Professional design of your book cover based on ideas/concepts from you for your book.

Up to two rounds of proofing and minor author corrections

ISBN Registration and Barcode generation for your book title

File preparation to suit Print on Demand and Amazon Print and eBook Platforms

Keyword research for SEO and Amazon to get found online 

Stage 2: Print

Printed Author Copies delivered to you ready for your organised book launch, local activities and engagements.

Printed Marketing tools to support your book events and deliver to you with your books.

Establish Print On Demand (POD) System for your book title ready for local printing.

Finalise print file setup for Amazon printed books.

 

 

 

 

Stage 3: Publish

Enable e-commerce backend for Australian and International book sales

Publish your title on Australian boutique bookstore booksOnlineAustralia.com.au  with a dedicated web page

Setup your own personal Amazon Author Seller’s account

Publish your title on Amazon.com as a printed book and eBook title available for sale

Activate Buyer engagement and follow-up campaigns to reinforce building your author platform 

Register your title to the National Library Scheme

How to Get Started

When you are ready, simply book a free consultation with Intertype to talk to a real person about your needs.  You will receive a detailed proposal of relevant options so you can make an informed decision.  And when you are ready, simply contact us and Intertype will guide you the rest of the way.  Or if you know exactly what you want simply contact us and we will respond with a quick quote.

Step 1:

Free Consult

Book a Free Consultation to discuss your needs and explore the best options for you.

Step 2:

Proposal

We provide a detailed proposal based on our discussion for you to make an informed decision.

Step 3:

Begin

Contact us and Intertype will lead you through the process and bring your product to life.

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Everything that was promosed was delivered, both in terms of process and quality. Joe and his designer were absolutely fantastic to deal with and no problem or issue was too great for them. As this was my first expereince with self-publishing, my debut novel has started to sell. Joe's insights into the industry were invaluable and as I continue to promote my book and start the planning for the sequel, I am convinced that I will go through this publishing process again with Intertype. Thanks Joe and the team. You made a nervous first time fiction author very comfortable and confident.
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I am delighted to provide a review following the publishing of my memoires "A Boy from Ferruzzano". I had previously tried another publisher, but after a long delay, there was no interest shown-waste of time. However, Joe Cremona at Intertype made me very welcome, listened to my request, made excellent and very useful suggestions , and within a week the whole process was started. Joe and his team were very cooperative, and helpful in enabling me to make changes along the way, with prompt feedback on several revisions, and without any form of pressure, until I was satisfied with the final product. For me it has been an enjoyable and satisfying experience, seeing my book being published within a relatively short period of time. All aspects of having the book published have been of high quality, particularly attractive and durable material such as the cover, and facilitating promotion of the book. It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend Intertype Publishing and Printing for stress free process of having one's work published.
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Joe and his team at Intertype did such a wonderful job producing quality hard cover books for me. I appreciate their care and patience throughout the whole process and the advice provided for best results. The outcome is really special and I know the books will brighten up my family too. Very reasonable price and top quality.
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I am delighted with the way my memoir was produced by Intertype. The team at Intertype were friendly, prompt, professional and creative at every step of the process. The cost was very competitive compared to other printing and publishing companies that quoted for the production of 40 books. I love the color the Senior Designer chose for the front and back cover and the way she arranged and put together the whole book. The designer put together my story, illustrations and photos in a very creative way with the finished product that looks like a professional memoir of 397 pages. I would definitely use Intertype again and recommend them to anyone wanting to publish their books.
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Intertype are an excellent company that I would recommend to anyone trying to publish. The staff are courteous, professional and incredibly efficient. The entire process from initial discussion to the publishing of my book was seamless. The book itself looks wonderful. I will certainly publish with them again.
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We had a hard deadline to launch at a conference and Joe, and his team, from Intertype made it happen! They were so fantastic to work with and ensured every step of the way of our self-publishing journey and our first book was understood, ease-full and took the time to (re)explain the process many times. Joe was available whenever we needed him and offered suggestions and next steps that we would not have thought of. The level of generosity, expertise and thoughtfulness was incredible and we will definitely be using Intertype again!
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Fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the team at Intertype. I have used their services for many years. They are very responsive, always work hard to achieve a deadline and haven't disappointed me yet.
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The binders turned out perfectly! Joe and Lyndal from the Intertype team were truly so wonderful, they helped us at each step of the way from design to final manufacture to make sure the colour, quality and look of our binders was perfect and exactly what we imagined! We were also working on a tight deadline and they went above and beyond to make sure we received the binders on time. Thank you!!
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Great customer service and attention to detail and quality on my book 👌
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From start to finish the communication , assistance and production was seamless and impeccable. Joe gave suggestions and was invested in the project. Would thoroughly recommend Joe and his team.

Pricing

Book Print Only

Book print only
$ 995 +GST (starting)
  • Any Book
  • Cover PDF Ready author suppiled
  • Manuscript PDF Ready author supplied
  • Black Text Printing
  • Colour Text Printing Optional
  • Colour Cover Printing
  • 50 Printed Books

Self-Publishing Essential

Essential preparation and print only
$ 1,750 +GST (starting)
  • Memoir, Journal, Photo Book
  • Cover Design
  • Manuscript PDF Ready author supplied
  • Black Text Printing
  • Colour Text Printing Optional
  • Colour Cover Printing
  • 50 Printed Books

Self-Publishing Standard

Pre-formatted, book printing and publish
$ 3,000 +GST (starting)
  • Children's, Poetry Books
  • Cover Design
  • Manuscript PDF Ready author supplied
  • Black Text Printing
  • Colour Text Printing Optional
  • Colour Cover Printing
  • 50 Printed Books
  • ISBN Registration
  • Print on Demand
  • Amazon Print Setup
  • Amazon eBook Setup
  • BooksOnline Setup
  • Author Platform Automation
  • National Library Registration

Self-Publishing Pro

Book preparation, print and publish
$ 4,000 +GST (starting)
  • Novels, Reference, Non-Fiction
  • Cover Design
  • Manuscript Formatting
  • Black Text Printing
  • Colour Text Printing Optional
  • Colour Cover Printing
  • 50 Printed Books
  • ISBN Registration
  • Print on Demand
  • Amazon Print Setup
  • Amazon eBook Setup
  • BooksOnline Setup
  • Author Platform Automation
  • National Library Registration
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