The Rural Publishing Company

The Rural Publishing Company The Rural Publishing Company is dedicated to sharing the stories of rural, regional and remote authors, via a self-publishing model.

If you’ve got a book (or several) you want to publish, there’s one thing you’ll discover pretty quickly:There is a LOT t...
05/10/2026

If you’ve got a book (or several) you want to publish, there’s one thing you’ll discover pretty quickly:
There is a LOT to learn 😬

Over the years at The Rural Publishing Company, we’ve helped authors take their books from an idea or rough manuscript right through to a professionally published book.

And along the way, we’ve learned a thing or two.

We know the mistakes that can cost authors hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars.

We know what’s worth spending money on - and what probably isn’t.

We know what makes a manuscript easier to edit, what makes a cover look professional, what you need to know about ISBNs and distribution, and the little things that can make the whole publishing process a LOT smoother.

Usually, you get access to all that knowledge when you work with us to publish your book.

But we know not everyone has the budget to get a publishing company to do it all for them. (Particularly at the moment - with increasing mortgages and fuel costs!)

And that’s exactly why we created How to Write & Launch Your Book - the online course.

We’ve taken our publishing knowledge, experience, tips, shortcuts and a stack of our hard-earned secrets and packed them into one practical course designed to help you do more of it yourself.

It’s a bit like having a publishing company sitting beside you, saying:

👉 Do this next.

❌ Don’t waste your money on that.

⚠️ Watch out for this.

✅ And yes, you really do need to do that before you publish.

We’ll walk you through the process step by step, so you’re not spending months trawling Google, watching conflicting YouTube videos or trying to work out which publishing advice actually applies to you.

And you get access to all of that knowledge for a fraction of what it would cost to have the entire process professionally managed for you.

Because our goal isn’t to convince every author that they need to pay someone else to publish their book.

Our goal is to help you publish properly - whether you choose to do it yourself or get professional help along the way.

Our Founding Member intake is open until midnight, 11 October. That’s this Sunday night.

Save $200 off the course price until then.

Pay $297 now, or split it into two easy payments of $150. After Sunday, the price jumps to $497.

The first module of course content drops next week. But jump in now and you’ll get access to some handy extra resources to sink your teeth into in the meantime.

CHECK OUT THE COURSE - LINK BELOW ⬇

P.S. The course applies to ALL types of books - fiction, non-fiction, children’s, anything!

Yet another publishing disaster story :(We really feel for the authors caught up in this company's collapse, but one asp...
02/10/2026

Yet another publishing disaster story :(
We really feel for the authors caught up in this company's collapse, but one aspect stands out ...

"Many writers remain trapped in exclusive contracts with the publisher, preventing them from self-publishing or taking their deeply personal manuscripts to another company."

This is why we're always trying to educate authors to read and understand any contracts, before signing them (even ours).

If you are paying someone to publish for you - never ever give your publishing rights to them indefinitely. Make sure you own the copyright, the files and the royalties/book sale profits.

We always do our best to be fair, ethical and transparent about these aspects.

But it sure makes our job harder, when other unethical companies are out there, doing the wrong things and turning authors off seeking out the help of a business like ours.

It's frustrating and disappointing, and damaging for the industry as a whole. Grrrrrrr.

We do hope the authors caught up in this are able to rescue their books.

A grieving mother paid $12,000 to publish a book written in memory of her late son. She was left without a finished book and completely ignored.

Hooray! The How to Publish & Launch Your Book Online Course is here!Or, at least it will be, on 13 October 😉This practic...
01/10/2026

Hooray! The How to Publish & Launch Your Book Online Course is here!
Or, at least it will be, on 13 October 😉

This practical, step-by-step course is designed to take you from manuscript to professionally published book.

We’ll walk you through:

📖 The publishing landscape
✏️ Manuscript preparation
🔎 Professional editing
🎨 Cover design
📚 Internal design & typesetting
🌏 Publishing & distribution
🚀 Your book launch
🗺️ Your personalised publishing roadmap

Plus, you'll get practical checklists, templates, planners, cheat sheets and resources to help you actually DO it - not just learn about it.

You can DIY the parts you want to tackle yourself and bring in professional help for the parts you don't.

And because this is our very first intake, we're opening it at a special Founding Member price of $297 inc. GST.

The completed course will be $497.

We're creating this for regional authors who want a more affordable DIY option, with all the experience, hard-won tips and tricks, and support from a publisher :)

👇 Find out more with the link in the comments 👇

The Regional Writers Roadshow headed to Bacchus Marsh on Saturday, with a small but enthusiastic group of authors.We tho...
15/09/2026

The Regional Writers Roadshow headed to Bacchus Marsh on Saturday, with a small but enthusiastic group of authors.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and getting back out and about.

Many thanks to Lerderderg Library for the great facilities.

WHAT'S ON NEXT ...

➡️The Regional Writers Roadshow Online - the sweet, short version, delivered via Zoom. This Thursday at 12pm.

➡️Mount Gambier - In-Person Roadshow - 9th October at 5pm.

Find the links below ⬇

👉KERRI ROGAN - Now, the proud author of TWO published books this year - Witchy Sister (new release) and After the Noise ...
14/09/2026

👉KERRI ROGAN - Now, the proud author of TWO published books this year - Witchy Sister (new release) and After the Noise (released in February).

About Kerri:

Kerri Rogan was the child in English class who was always told, ‘Great story – if a little too long.’

Now she lets her characters decide the length, marvelling at the magic of creating something from nothing. Imagination, she believes, is a wondrous thing.

She lives in the country, where she watches the sun rise and set beneath vast skies, sharing her days with her husband and many rescued animals.

🩷 Witchy Sister (and After the Noise) is available now on Amazon, or via kerrirogan .com.

⭐️NEW RELEASE: Witchy Sister by Kerri Rogan⭐️Some homes never forget the people they belong to.After the death of her mo...
08/09/2026

⭐️NEW RELEASE: Witchy Sister by Kerri Rogan⭐️

Some homes never forget the people they belong to.

After the death of her mother and the breakdown of her marriage, Kate Laird wants nothing more than a fresh start. The last thing she wants is to reconnect with the family legacy she spent years trying to escape.

But when she is drawn to Twisted Willow – the ancestral cottage of generations of witches – strange things begin to happen. Ancestors whisper in her dreams. Magic stirs in the walls. And a widowed father named David awakens feelings she thought she’d buried long ago.

As the cottage calls her deeper into its secrets, Kate must make a choice: continue running from who she is or finally embrace the witch within.

A heartwarming story of family, grief, love, second chances and the magic of finding where you truly belong.

This is the second book this year from Kerri and sure to be a success!

Find it at kerrirogan .com or grab a copy on Amazon :)

THE REGIONAL WRITERS ROADSHOW ONLINEThe Regional Writers Roadshow in-person events are being modified to bring you an on...
03/09/2026

THE REGIONAL WRITERS ROADSHOW ONLINE
The Regional Writers Roadshow in-person events are being modified to bring you an online, express masterclass session (finally!).

Perfect if you're unable to travel to one of our visiting regional locations.

You’ll walk away with:

✅Insights into the publishing industry in Australia
✅A clear understanding of your best publishing pathway (traditional, supported or self-publishing)
✅A step-by-step view of how a book goes from idea to finished product
✅How to avoid costly mistakes and dodgy contracts

It's not the full Roadshow - but a streamlined, mini version, designed to give you your next best step forward towards getting published.

Date: 17 September 2026
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: Zoom (link provided on sign up)

Save your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-regional-writers-roadshow-online-tickets-1999326118240

A practical workshop on publishing for regional authors, held online.

Aspiring children's picture book author? Here are three questions you need to ask yourself ...➡️1. Do I need help with m...
02/09/2026

Aspiring children's picture book author? Here are three questions you need to ask yourself ...

➡️1. Do I need help with manuscript development or editing?
Often, we get children's book submissions that have a fantastic concept and general story - but the writing needs some fine-tuning.

The biggest mistakes we see are an overcomplicated storyline, too many tricky words, sentences or paragraphs that are too long, or the entire story is too long.

That's where our editors can be helpful to ensure your picture book is age appropriate and suitable for your intended audience.

➡️2. Have I found the right illustrator?
Illustrations make or break a kids book. Finding the right person who can bring your vision to life can be tricky. Make sure you view previous illustration samples and get ONE test illustration done, before proceeding with the entire book.

This can save you a lot of disappointment.

➡️3. Will my illustrator design my cover and lay out my pages too?
Some illustrators will just provide the images - others will design your entire book, page layout and cover, and all.

Make sure you ask whether your illustrator lays out the full book or not - as layout will often cost you extra.

⭐️We're currently on the hunt for more children's books - submit your manuscript today (via email or our website) for priority assessment :)

[Sample picture: School is for Everyone, Kate Eldridge]

Our Children's Book Packages have had an overhaul!Now, it's even easier to get your children's picture book published, t...
01/09/2026

Our Children's Book Packages have had an overhaul!
Now, it's even easier to get your children's picture book published, tailored to what you need.

Start with the base package, then add on either manuscript development, design, or both :)

Check them out: https://theruralpublishingcompany.com.au/childrens-book-publishing/

Then take the leap and submit your children's book manuscript for our review and assessment.

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Ballarat, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61406498528

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