The Rural Publishing Company

02/12/2025

Missed The Regional Writers Roadshow in-person events? Now, you can get in on the action - with our special online event:

👉How to Get Published in 2026

In this live, online roadshow session, we'll cover:

✅The 2026 publishing landscape
What’s new, what’s fading out, and what publishers are actually looking for now.

✅The 3 publishing pathways (and which one suits you)
Traditional, supported, and self-publishing – with honest pros, cons, costs, timeframes and red flags.

✅The exact steps to go from idea → publish-ready
A clear, realistic roadmap so you know what to focus on first, next and later.

✅How to avoid the traps catching Aussie authors
Vanity presses, dodgy contracts, copyright nasties, and the mistakes that cost authors thousands.

✅What makes a manuscript stand out
How to strengthen your idea, pitch, author brand, platform and market positioning.

✅Key timelines & what to expect in 2026
How long things really take (for each publishing path) and how to avoid frustrating delays.

👉 DETAILS:
Date: 10 December 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Register Here: https://obedient-ostrich.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/10741427/register

28/11/2025

⏰Your inbox is probably full of Black Friday emails today, trying to sell you more stuff you don’t really need.

So, here’s something different.

👉 We're giving you a Black Friday FREE ticket to our online Regional Writers Roadshow masterclass: 'How to Get Published in 2026'.

We've been running our comprehensive, 3-hour in-person session in regional towns across Victoria, but we've pulled out the best bits to create this super-charged online version.

No fluff, no hype – just a practical session to help you finally get your book out of your head and into readers' hands.

👉 In this live, online roadshow session, we'll cover:

✅The 2026 publishing landscape
What’s new, what’s fading out, and what publishers are actually looking for now.

✅The 3 publishing pathways (and which one suits you)
Traditional, supported, and self-publishing – with honest pros, cons, costs, timeframes and red flags.

✅The exact steps to go from idea → publish-ready
A clear, realistic roadmap so you know what to focus on first, next and later.

✅How to avoid the traps catching Aussie authors
Vanity presses, dodgy contracts, copyright nasties, and the mistakes that cost authors thousands.

✅What makes a manuscript stand out
How to strengthen your idea, pitch, author brand, platform and market positioning.

✅Key timelines & what to expect in 2026
How long things really take (for each publishing path) and how to avoid frustrating delays.

👉 DETAILS:
Date: 10 December 2025
Time: 12:30 PM
Register Here: https://obedient-ostrich.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/10741427/register

For this online masterclass, we're trialling some new software (WebinarNinja), so you will need to register.

If you missed out on the in-person events, or, even if you attended, this special session will share lots of insider publishing info and is not to be missed.

Hope to see you there!

19/11/2025

DAYLESFORD - The Regional Writers Roadshow is now coming your way!

We've had to do a last minute location change, so will now be running The Regional Writers Roadshow in Daylesford on 29th November - providing we get enough numbers(!).

Date: 29th November
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Location: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre
Tickets: Free
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-regional-writers-roadshow-daylesford-tickets-1972951595332

If you want to attend - please register asap. This will be our last in-person event for the year :)

13/11/2025

📢HORSHAM - THE REGIONAL WRITERS ROADSHOW IS ON THIS SATURDAY (15 Nov) - FREE Tickets Available :)

Whether you’re dreaming of a children’s book, memoir, poetry collection, novel or business-building book - this workshop will show you how to turn your idea into a professionally published book that really makes an impact.

Free event - but you must register via EventBrite.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to shape your idea into a book with real purpose and value
✅ The pros and cons of self-publishing, supported self-publishing and traditional publishing
✅ How to avoid costly publishing mistakes and predatory 'vanity publishers'
✅ Simple structures for fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and more
✅ The basics of editing, design and distribution - explained simply
✅ How to market your book locally, online and for business-owners - in your business

You’ll Also Get:

✅ Practical worksheets and templates
✅ Real-world advice tailored to regional writers
✅ Q&A time to get your burning questions answered
✅ A chance to connect with other local authors and creatives

Who’s It For?

This workshop is ideal for:

✅ Fiction and non-fiction writers
✅ Poets and storytellers
✅ Children’s book creators
✅ Rural business owners wanting a 'credibility book'
✅ First-time authors AND those who’ve tried before but got stuck

You don’t need to have a completed manuscript or be an expert writer - just an idea and a willingness to explore the possibilities.

Event Details:

📍 Conference Room, Best Westlander Motel, Horsham
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🕘 10:30 pm to 1:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
👉 Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-regional-writers-roadshow-horsham-tickets-1671102605879

12/11/2025

Want to get published in 2026? Our publishing schedule is filling up fast for next year already! Our roadshow events have created a lot of excitement, with a dramatic increase in submissions and new books being signed up to be released next year.

Therefore, if you've been sitting on the fence - and have a manuscript that is:

➡️gathering dust on your hard drive
➡️ready to go, but you haven't been brave enough to show it to anyone
➡️nearly finished
➡️half-way finished
➡️just an idea or some rough bullet points...

You can reach out to us and have your work (or idea) assessed - if you are, or could be, keen to publish in 2026.

Unlike a lot of other publishers, we are quite flexible in how you submit to us. We're happy to look at full manuscripts, half-finished manuscripts, single chapters or a book proposal.

You can lock in your publishing spot at any stage - to hold your spot as you write or finish writing.

There are no set formats or requirements for you to meet. A standard Word Document is fine (although properly defined heading styles help) and that is all you need.

We publish fiction of any genre, plus non-fiction, business positioning books, children's books and more.

Our team can handle everything from editing, cover design, internal design and the entire process - so there's no need to seek out independent editing etc. before you submit (unless you want to).

And even if you submit your work, we assess it, and we offer you a contract to publish - there is no obligation for you to proceed.

Which means you can simply submit your manuscript (or sample) out of curiosity or to receive some feedback.

There is no fee to submit or be assessed.

You don't have to be an established author - we love new talent :)

And, you don't need a literary agent.

Keep in mind though - we don't take on every single author or every single manuscript that gets submitted to us.

Toby and I (Sarah) personally read and assess everything, and there is no guarantee of being offered a contract. We will only take on work that meets our strict quality standards and assessment criteria - so that we are only producing high-quality books. Spelling and grammar aren't an issue - but your content, story and idea needs to be solid.

So, if you'd like to get our eyes and thoughts on your work - with a view to publish in 2026 - now is the time to secure your spot with us, before we close for the year.

Don’t wait for the new year - skip the 'New Year, New Me' rush - and get a head start on your writing goals and dreams today!

💻FIND our submission page on our website :)

REMINDER: The Regional Writers Roadshow - last dates for 2025:

✅Horsham - 15 November
✅Geelong - 22 November
✅Swan Hill - 29 November

Link to tickets and details in the comments :)

05/11/2025

NOW AVAILABLE // Hooray! Nanna's Come to Stay! By Jill Dwyer.

Hooray, Nanna has come to stay! We can play all day. And that is exactly what they do.

Who will be the first to crash at the end of the day?

A delightful story about the bond between grandparent and grandchild, and the activities they can enjoy together.

🛒Visit jilldwyer.com.au to order.

29/10/2025

LAST 2025 DATES for The Regional Writers Roadshow :)

✅15 November: Horsham
✅22 November: Geelong
✅29 November: Swan Hill

If you're in these areas, we'd love to see you. No cost to attend and packed full of insider publishing secrets.

Plus, our 2026 publishing calendar is filling up fast. If you're interested in publishing with us, please get in touch.

Otherwise, we'll be planning more events from February onwards. If there's a location you'd like us to visit, let us know :)

27/10/2025

NEW EVENT // The Regional Writers Roadshow - Geelong

Whether you’re dreaming of a children’s book, memoir, poetry collection, novel or business-building book - this workshop will show you how to turn your idea into a professionally published book that really makes an impact.

Free event - but you must register via EventBrite.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to shape your idea into a book with real purpose and value
✅ The pros and cons of self-publishing, supported self-publishing and traditional publishing
✅ How to avoid costly publishing mistakes and predatory 'vanity publishers'
✅ Simple structures for fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and more
✅ The basics of editing, design and distribution - explained simply
✅ How to market your book locally and online

You’ll Also Get:

✅ Practical worksheets and templates
✅ Real-world advice tailored to regional writers
✅ Q&A time to get your burning questions answered
✅ A chance to connect with other local authors and creatives

Who’s It For?

This workshop is ideal for:

✅ Fiction and non-fiction writers
✅ Poets and storytellers
✅ Children’s book creators
✅ Rural business owners wanting a 'credibility book'
✅ First-time authors AND those who’ve tried before but got stuck

You don’t need to have a completed manuscript or be an expert writer - just an idea and a willingness to explore the possibilities.

Event Details:

📍 Belmont Library (163 High Street, Geelong)
📅 Saturday, 22 November
🕘 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
👉 Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-regional-writers-roadshow-geelong-tickets-1887335193369

26/10/2025

Warrnambool - you were great!

A lovely group for The Regional Writers Roadshow, at a great venue, right by the beach 🏖

AND - because we're enjoying running these events so much - we're throwing in a new, impromptu event next Saturday in BANNOCKBURN 🥳

Saturday, 1st November @ 3 PM to 5:30 PM
Bannockburn Cultural Centre

Link in comments :)

24/10/2025

Warrnambool...we're coming your way with The Regional Writers Roadshow 🥳

Saturday 25th (tomorrow)
10am
Lady Bay Resort

Feel free to turn up, there's lots of space 😁

20/10/2025

THIS SATURDAY: THE REGIONAL WRITERS ROADSHOW IS IN WARRNAMBOOL 🥳

Whether you’re dreaming of a children’s book, memoir, poetry collection, novel or business-building book - this workshop will show you how to turn your idea into a professionally published book that really makes an impact.

Free in-person event - but you must register via EventBrite.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to shape your idea into a book with real purpose and value
✅ The pros and cons of self-publishing, supported self-publishing and traditional publishing
✅ How to avoid costly publishing mistakes and predatory 'vanity publishers'
✅ Simple structures for fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and more
✅ The basics of editing, design and distribution - explained simply
✅ How to market your book locally, online and for business-owners - in your business

You’ll Also Get:

✅ Practical worksheets and templates
✅ Real-world advice tailored to regional writers
✅ Q&A time to get your burning questions answered
✅ A chance to connect with other local authors and creatives

Who’s It For?

This workshop is ideal for:

✅ Fiction and non-fiction writers
✅ Poets and storytellers
✅ Children’s book creators
✅ Rural business owners wanting a 'credibility book'
✅ First-time authors AND those who’ve tried before but got stuck

You don’t need to have a completed manuscript or be an expert writer - just an idea and a willingness to explore the possibilities.

Event Details:

📍 Lady Bay Resort, Warrnambool
📅 Saturday, 25 October
🕘 10.00 am to 1:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
👉 Bookings:

A practical writing and publishing workshop for aspiring and emerging authors in rural and regional Australia.

14/10/2025

BENDIGO - you showed up! The Regional Writers Roadshow was a huge hit in Bendigo on Saturday ... and we had lots of fun.

So many enthusiastic and friendly authors filled the room - and the conversations were just as inspiring! It’s those extra snippets, shared tips and off-the-cuff chats that make these events so valuable.

If you haven’t joined one yet, get on board - you’ll walk away with insider knowledge, real connections and plenty of publishing inspiration!

NEXT UP = WARRNAMBOOL Saturday, 25th October.

Grab your free ticket, link in comments ⬇⬇⬇