Australian Book Publishing House
Your story, published properly.
From manuscript to Booktopia, Dymocks and Amazon: editing, covers, ISBN and distribution by one Australian team. You keep 100% of your rights.
- 1,200+
- books published
- 40+
- editors and designers
- 15 yrs
- in publishing
- 100%
- rights stay with you
- Amazon KDP
- Apple Books
- Booktopia
- Dymocks
- Kobo
- Barnes & Noble
- Google Play Books
- IngramSpark
- Audible
What we do
One team.
Twelve ways to get you published.
Flip any card to see the details, or let us run the whole project from first draft to launch day.
Book Publishing
Print and ebook release on every major store.
- Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo & Google Play
- IngramSpark distribution to Booktopia & Dymocks
- Pricing and royalty set-up
Book Publishing
We prepare your files to each retailer's spec, set up your listings and release your book in print and ebook, in Australia and worldwide. You keep 100% of your rights and royalties.
Ghostwriting
Your story, written in your voice.
- Fiction, memoir and non-fiction
- Chapter-by-chapter reviews
- Full confidentiality (NDA)
Ghostwriting
Share your idea, notes or recordings. A professional writer interviews you and drafts the book chapter by chapter, with your approval at every stage.
Book Editing
Structural, line and copy editing.
- Developmental / structural edit
- Line editing for flow and style
- Copy editing in Australian English
Book Editing
Our editors strengthen structure, pacing and clarity while keeping your voice. Every edit arrives as tracked changes, so you stay in control of the final text.
Proofreading
A final check before print.
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Consistency of names and style
- Page proof checks
Proofreading
A last, careful pass over your typeset pages to catch typos, spacing issues and inconsistencies before your book goes to print.
Cover Design
Covers that sell in your genre.
- 3 initial concepts
- Front, spine and back cover
- Ebook and audiobook versions
Cover Design
Our designers research the best-sellers in your genre and create an original cover that looks right on a shelf and as a thumbnail online.
Formatting & Typesetting
Interiors that read beautifully.
- Print PDF for any trim size
- Reflowable EPUB and Kindle files
- Images, tables and footnotes
Formatting & Typesetting
Professional interior layout for print and ebook: chapter openings, fonts, margins, images and tables, built to each platform's requirements.
Children's Book Illustration
Hand-crafted picture book art.
- Character design sheets
- Full-colour page spreads
- Watercolour, digital or line styles
Children's Book Illustration
Illustrators who specialise in picture books create characters and full-page spreads in the style that suits your story and your young readers.
Audiobook Production
Studio-quality narration.
- Narrator auditions
- Studio recording and mastering
- ACX / Audible ready files
Audiobook Production
Choose from professional narrators, including Australian accents. We record, edit and master your audiobook to Audible and Apple Books standards.
Print on Demand
No stock, no warehouse.
- Paperback and hardcover
- Local printing for Australian orders
- Author copies at cost
Print on Demand
Copies are printed only when a reader orders them, so there is no upfront print run. Order author copies any time for launches and events.
ISBN & Barcode
Registered through Thorpe-Bowker.
- ISBN for each format
- Retail barcode on your cover
- Cataloguing details
ISBN & Barcode
We register your ISBNs with Thorpe-Bowker, Australia's ISBN agency, create your barcode and help you meet National Library of Australia legal deposit.
Book Marketing
Launch plans that find readers.
- Amazon listing & keywords
- Ads on Amazon and social
- ARC review campaigns
Book Marketing
A launch plan built around your genre and readers: Amazon listing optimisation, ads, social media, reviews and media outreach across Australia.
Author Website
Your home on the web.
- Custom design and domain
- Book pages with buy links
- Newsletter sign-up
Author Website
A clean, fast author website to showcase your books, collect newsletter sign-ups and link readers straight to the stores.
About ABP House
A publishing house that works for the author.
ABP House is an Australian team of editors, designers and book marketers. We take authors from first draft to bookshop shelf at one fixed price, and your book stays 100% yours.
Australia-wide
Wherever you write from, we work with you by phone, email and video call.
Australian English
Local editors who know the spelling, the style and the readers here.
One contact, fast replies
A single project manager who answers within 24 hours.
How it works
Six steps.
Manuscript to launch.
Most books are on sale in 8 to 16 weeks. You sign off on every stage before we move to the next, so there are no surprises.
Day 1
Free consultation
We talk through your book, your goals and your budget, then recommend only the services you actually need.
Weeks 1–4
Editing & proofreading
Editors work on structure, flow and accuracy, in Australian English, with every change tracked for your approval.
Weeks 4–7
Design & formatting
Your cover and interior are designed for print and ebook, and you sign off on each proof.
Week 8
ISBN & registration
We register ISBNs through Thorpe-Bowker, add your barcode and prepare your legal deposit copies.
Weeks 9–10
Publishing & distribution
Your book goes live on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Booktopia and more, in print and digital.
Launch day
Launch & marketing
A launch plan gets your book in front of readers, with ads, reviews and media outreach.
Our authors
Books we have helped bring to life
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Literary fiction
The Salt Road
by Mara Ellison
Amazon, Booktopia, Dymocks
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Nature writing
Where Gums Whisper
by Tom Aldridge
Booktopia, Apple Books, Kobo
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Science fiction
Under Southern Skies
by Priya Nair
Amazon, Kobo, Audible
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Poetry
Wattle & Wren
by Jess Cooper
Booktopia, Amazon
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Thriller
The Last Tide
by Liam O'Connell
Amazon, Dymocks, Audible
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Historical fiction
Red Dust Letters
by Hannah Moore
Booktopia, Apple Books, Amazon
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Personal finance
Quiet Money
by Daniel Tan
Amazon, Booktopia, Kobo
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Children's picture book
Kip the Brave Koala
by Sophie Grant
Booktopia, Dymocks, Amazon
Why ABP House
Your name on the cover. Your money in your account.
We never take a share of your sales or hold your rights. Store accounts are set up in your name and handed to you.
Get a fixed quote- 01
Fixed, transparent pricing
One clear quote before work begins. No surprise fees at the end.
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Australian English, Australian market
Editors who know the spelling, style and readers here, plus local printing.
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One project manager
A single contact who knows your book and replies in under 24 hours.
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Confidential and secure
We sign an NDA on request and never share your manuscript.
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Unlimited revisions on design
We refine your cover and interior until you are proud to sign off.
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Sold where readers shop
Print and ebook distribution to 40,000+ stores and libraries worldwide.
Author stories
They wrote the book.
We did the rest.
I had a finished manuscript sitting in a drawer for six years. Within four months it was on Booktopia and my local Dymocks agreed to stock it.
They were honest about what my picture book needed and what it didn't. The illustrator nailed the characters on the first round.
I kept every right and every dollar of royalties. My project manager answered every email the same day.
The cover design stopped people in their tracks at my launch. Sold out of author copies in one evening!
From ISBN to legal deposit, everything I didn't understand was explained in plain English. Truly stress-free.
Most books are published in 8 to 16 weeks. It depends on the length of your manuscript, how much editing it needs and which services you choose. We give you a timeline at the start and keep to it.
Yes. You keep 100% of your copyright and 100% of your royalties. Retailer accounts are set up in your name and handed over to you.
Online through Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books and Barnes & Noble, and through IngramSpark, which lets Australian retailers such as Booktopia and Dymocks and libraries order your book.
Yes. We register your ISBNs through Thorpe-Bowker, the official ISBN agency in Australia, and guide you through legal deposit with the National Library of Australia and your state library.
Absolutely. Our illustrators create original artwork for picture books, and we handle the layout, printing and distribution in full colour.
It depends on what your book needs. After a free consultation we send a fixed quote with no hidden fees, and you can choose a package or pick individual services.
Contact
Let's get your book out into the world
Tell us about your project. A publishing consultant will reply within one business day with honest advice and a free, fixed quote.
- Call us0489 930 400
- Email usinfo@abphouse.com.au
- Office hoursMon – Fri, 9am – 6pm AEST
- Visit usUnit 10, 36-40 Jersey Road, South Wentworthville NSW 2145