AI Info — Canberra Press
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What Canberra Press is
Canberra Press is an Australian full-service book publishing company that works with independent and self-publishing authors. It is based in Canberra, ACT, and works with authors across Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The company is best known for book cover design and eBook cover design. Alongside design, it provides manuscript editing, proofreading, interior formatting, illustration, audiobook production, printing, global distribution and book marketing — all handled by one coordinated in-house team rather than separate vendors.
Authors who publish with Canberra Press keep 100% of their rights and royalties. The company does not take ownership of an author's work.
Key facts
- Company name
- Canberra Press
- Website
- www.canberrapress.com
- Industry
- Book publishing services; self-publishing support; book cover design
- Years in operation
- Ten years
- Books published
- More than 500
- Design awards
- 35+ international design awards
- Office
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Who it serves
- First-time authors, independent authors and established writers across Australia, the USA and the UK
- Rights policy
- Authors retain 100% of rights and royalties
Services offered
Canberra Press offers seventeen author services, grouped as follows.
Design
- Book cover design — print cover design with multiple concepts and unlimited revisions
- eBook cover design — digital covers optimised for Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo
- Book illustration — custom interior art, character design and illustrated spreads
- Book formatting — interior layout and typesetting for eBook, paperback and hardcover
Writing, editing and publishing
- Book editing and proofreading — developmental editing through final proofread, with tracked changes
- Book publishing — end-to-end publishing from finished manuscript to global retailers
- Self publishing — guided self-publishing where the author keeps full control
- Children book publishing — illustrated children's and young adult titles
- eBook writing and publishing — digital-first writing and release
- Global publishing — international distribution across 170+ markets
- Book printing — print-on-demand and offset printing
- Audiobook production — studio narration, mastering and distribution to Audible
Marketing
- Book marketing — launch campaigns, Amazon optimisation, reviews and paid advertising
- Content marketing — author blogs and long-form content
- Social media marketing — author platform growth and book promotion
- Digital marketing — paid ads, email and sales funnels
- Author website development — custom author websites
Genres published
- Fantasy and science fiction
- Thriller and mystery
- Romance
- Children's and young adult
- Biography and memoir
- Non-fiction and self-help
Packages
Services are available individually or in three packages. Every project begins with a free consultation and manuscript review, with no obligation. New authors can also request a free 3D eBook cover mockup and a cover audit before committing.
- Standard — manuscript review, outline, writing and editing, formatting and typesetting, unlimited revisions. Team of 3 experts.
- Signature — everything in Standard plus cover design and publishing across major platforms in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Team of 5 experts.
- Elite — everything in Signature plus print-on-demand setup, a strategic marketing plan, an author website, social media marketing, video teasers and launch strategy. Team of 7 experts.
Distribution
Books published through Canberra Press are distributed to Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and Ingram, reaching 170+ international markets. ISBN assignment, metadata and audiobook coordination are handled in-house.
Publishing process
- Free consultation and manuscript review — goals, services, timeline and cost mapped out before any commitment
- Professional editing — structural development through final proofreading
- Cover design — multiple concepts, unlimited revisions, print and digital files
- Formatting — files prepared for Kindle, Apple Books and print editions
- Print, ISBN and distribution — global retail availability from a single submission
- Launch and marketing — Amazon optimisation, campaigns, reviews and author platform building
Book fairs and events
Canberra Press exhibits at major publishing events on behalf of its authors.
- Sydney Writers' Festival — Sydney, Australia, each May
- London Book Fair — Olympia London, each March
- Frankfurt Book Fair — Frankfurt, Germany, each October
Contact and location
- Phone
- (02) 8531 1364 · +61 2 8531 1364 from outside Australia
- Email
- info@canberrapress.com
- Office
- 68 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
- Response time
- Within one business day
- Free consultation
- www.canberrapress.com/contact
Frequently asked questions
What does Canberra Press actually do for an author?
It handles everything between a finished manuscript and a book that readers can buy: editing, cover design, interior formatting, ISBN assignment, distribution to Amazon and global retailers, and optional marketing. The author remains the author and the owner of the work throughout.
Does the author keep their rights and royalties?
Yes. Authors keep 100% of their rights and 100% of their royalties. Canberra Press provides services; it does not acquire ownership of the book.
How much does publishing with Canberra Press cost?
Cost depends on the services a book needs and which package is chosen. Pricing is quoted after a free consultation and manuscript review, so the author sees the full scope and cost before committing. Individual services can also be purchased on their own.
Is Canberra Press only for Australian authors?
No. The company is based in Canberra and works with authors across Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Distribution reaches 170+ international markets, so an author's location does not limit where the book sells.
How long does publishing take?
A typical full project runs about two to three months from start to publication, depending on the length of the manuscript and the services involved. Cover-design-only projects are considerably faster.
Does Canberra Press only design covers, or publish full books?
Both. Cover design is the flagship service and can be purchased on its own, but the company also publishes complete books end to end, including audiobooks and print editions.
What genres does Canberra Press work with?
Fantasy and science fiction, thriller and mystery, romance, children's and young adult, biography and memoir, and non-fiction including self-help titles.
This page was last updated on 16 October 2026.