Are you an aspiring or seasoned author in Australia or New Zealand?
I've compiled a list of resources and links to help out new and seasoned authors alike.
Need an editor? I got you. Stock images? You betcha. A list of indie bookstores to enquire about stocking your book? Look no further.
While this list will cater to predominately Aussie and Kiwi authors, most of these resources will benefit other authors.
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Disclaimer: Whilst I take on recommendations from fellow authors to provide this list of resources, I take no responsibility in your experience with any of these resources. Each persons experiences may be different. Please do your own research to make sure the resources are right for your needs.
Last updated: 4th MARCH 2025
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ARC MANAGEMENT & DISTRIBUTION
AUDIOBOOKS
DISTRIBUTION
NARRATORS
AUTHOR MERCH
NSFW ART PRINTING
STICKERS
- Stickeroo
- Canva
- Vistaprint
- BrightPac (AUD but ships from overseas)
- Vograce (AUD but ships from overseas)
- Sticker Warehouse
- Bright Star Prints
FOILED BOOKMARKS/BIZ CARDS
CANDLES
VELLUM OVERLAYS
BOOKS, COURSES, & GAMES
BOOKS
- The Positive Trait Thesaurus
- Cultivating Creativity
- Kick Author Overwhelm
- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
- Romancing the Beat
- How to Rock Self-Publishing
- Writing Reverse Harem for Fun and Money
- Unleash the Beast: Releasing Your Inner Writing Monster (FREE with email sign-up)
- How to Rock Freelance Writing
- Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus
- Show, Don't Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions
- The Emotion Thesaurus
COURSES
GAMES
BOOK COVER & DESIGN
Ingram Book Cover Template Generator
Amazon Book Cover Template Generator
COVERS
- Eternal Geekery
- Pixel & Quill (AUD)
- Lovebug Romance Covers (AUD)
- Etheric Tales
- Coffin Print Design
- Quirky Circe (AUD)
- Artsandcare
- KBG Designs
- Fay Lane Covers
- S Maldo Designs
- Miblart
- StoryWrappers
- Opulent Designs
- Stala Designs (AUD)
- The Book Cover Designer
- Charlie Arpie
- Cover Dungeon Rabbit
MAPS
INTERNAL FORMATTING
EDGE DESIGN & SPRAYING
BRANDING & WEBSITE DESIGN
COACHING
- Mandi, Dreaming Fully Awake
EDITING
AUD
- Laura, Hummingbird Editing
- Callie, CJ Editing
- Brittany, BLD Editing
- Shelly, The Fiction Editor
- Chloe, Booklyst Editing
- Lacey, Crossbones Editing
- Anna, A to B Editing
- Kelly, Messengers Memos
- Cat, Cat Jay PA & Author Services
- Anna, Creating Ink
- Penny, Penny Carroll Editing
USD
- McKinley, Hot Tree Editing
- Sarah, Indie Editorial
BLURB WRITING
EVENTS
EVENT EOIs AUS/NZ
DISPLAY
SHIPPING
HANDY LINKS
- Booklinker - creates a universal link that redirects the viewer to whichever platform is local to them to purchase
- Books2Read - creates a universal link that redirects the viewer to whichever platform is local to them to purchase
ADOBE EXPRESS FREE (Requires sign up)
INDIE BOOKSTORES (Fantasy & Romance)
QLD
- Tales & Tomes
- Salti Reads
- Rosetta Books
- Forever Fables
- Shelf Lovers
- Avid Reader
- Arcane Books
- Fables & Froth
- Ivy & Ink Bookstore
- All Spice Archive
- Aura & Oak Tree
NSW
- Books Ever After
- Swoon Bookstore
- Nightbloom Bookstore
- Bookspot Cafe
- Romancing the Novel
- The Melting Plot
- Ever After
ACT
VIC
SA
WA
NT
NZ
- Mystique Bookstore, Waimate
- The Next Chapter, Wanaka
- Pae Pukapuka, Invercargill
- The Grimoire, Wellington
- Enamoured Books, Auckland
ONLINE
SPECIAL EDITIONS & BOOK BOXES
- Spellbound Editions, AU
- Bookish & Spice, AU
- Lavish Library, AU
- Fable & Fizz, AU
- Novellous, AU
- Romance Cartel, AU
PODCASTS & PUBLICATIONS
PR & MARKETING
MARKETING MATERIALS
NEWSLETTER SERVICES
NEWSLETTER TEMPLATES
PUBLISHING
ISBNs
PUBLISHING
SALES REPORTS
SENSITIVITY READERS
SOCIAL MEDIA
SPECIAL EDITION PRINTING
WRITING
