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Publicious Book Publishing

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Address: Po Box 395 4223 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.publicious.com.au

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25.01.2022 After giving my latest fiction writing workshop at The Gold Coast Writers Assoc. Thanks for a great afternoon guys...

24.01.2022 Breaking Traditions: The Benefits of Using a Self-Publisher: https://bit.ly/2wLphEX

23.01.2022 Noosa Writers Group- authors of Blue Pelican and Frozen in Time (Both Publicious) www.noosawriters.com... A joint effort to produce a book of short stories by a group of writers, can, if not handled properly, turn out to be the proverbial camel that is a horse designed by committee! But fear not Publicious came on to the scene, and Andy waved his magic wand. Noosa Writers other guises and publications had previously been laboriously self-set, paginated, formatted, and laid out with little or no professional expertise and input. What a difference then, to have that chore whisked away from us, and have our work professionally designed and presented so beautifully, in a style that we could never have conceived. As the buzz-word says, that is definitely the way to go. Andy McDermotts patience and understanding during the final proof-read was remarkable and so was his attention to detail. The whole publishing process was made so easy for us, enabling us to get on with post-publication aspects of the finished book. Well never try to do it all ourselves again! Thanks a ton, Andy therell be another manuscript on its way to you before you can say Blue Pelican. www.publicious.com.au

23.01.2022 Hi all, Andy from Publicious Book Publishing here. As you're all aware, this is an unprecedented time in our history. The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the health of our loved ones, the businesses we rely upon, the health of the global economy, and the way we live our daily lives. As we all continue to navigate through these unique and evolving challenges, we want you to know that Publicious is still here and will remain here as long as our clients and friends nee...d our assistance. During our 10 years in business, we've immersed ourselves in the Aussie way with our insistence of using only Australian suppliers for our short and long-run printing. This has always been, and more so now than ever, a very important part of our business model by keeping the work (dollar) on our shores and doing our little bit to help keep the Australian economy moving. I've spoken with our printers this morning and, although these unexpected times are forcing them to go about their work in different ways, they inform me that, for now at least, it's business as usual. Myself and our staff including admin, editors, illustrators etc, already work from home so you could say we're all quite used to self-imposed quarantine. Our online distribution for both POD and ebooks is continuing as normal, as are all of our services. The weeks and possibly months ahead will be an unprecedented leveler no doubt, but I just wanted to ensure that as valued clients and associates you can rest assured that we will all get this through this if we remain strong. On closing, I'd just like to say that as writers, we can all turn this situation into a positive one. If you're in lockdown, use that time. Do what you do best. Write! Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your loved ones. Andy

23.01.2022 Andy guided me through the book publishing process and answered many of my questions. Throughout the project, Andy kept me on track and was patient and fair - e...ven after I made some novice errors. In the end, I am extremely pleased with the result. The quality of the books layout, typesetting and printing exceeded my expectations. Even my readers have commented on the great quality of the book. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy at Publicious to any writer wanting to turn their book into reality. I look forward to Publicious assisting me with my next book! Marcel Wilson - author of Frontier Mindset http://www.publicious.com.au

22.01.2022 5 brand new testimonials posted on the Publicious Book Publishing website today. Check out what are authors are saying about us here: http://www.publicious.com.au/testimonials.html

22.01.2022 Yes you can publish your book! Publicious has helped hundreds of authors just like you to realise their dreams of seeing their books published and sold worldwide. We publish all genres including children's books, novels, cookbooks, non-fiction, self-help, biographies, business books etc.... With a variety of affordable options designed for all needs and budgets you can choose exactly what you want for your book. You can opt to use some or all of the services we provide for printed books and ebooks, these services include: typesetting/design, book cover design, editing, ISBNs, registrations and CIP lodgement, printing, ebooks, global print on demand (POD) and ebook distribution and more... www.publicious.com.au

21.01.2022 Mark Hallinan - author of Jenolan Caves- The Complete Guide Publicious was instrumental in bringing this 280 page full colour hardback book to fruition. The re...sulting text layout is easy on the eye with well balanced placement of the copious illustrations, maps, and photos. The printed book has been variously described as stunning and very handsome, in no small part due to Andys expert handiwork. Andy patiently answered my first-time publisher questions and made numerous valuable suggestions before we committed to layout. This set expectations on both sides so that there were no surprises during layout and as a result the whole process flowed easily. The book printer encountered no problems with the layout files, further streamlining the printing and shipping stage. All in all, Im very pleased with the relationship with Publicious, but most of all, delighted with the finished product. The book is now being rolled out, starting at the Caves themselves. It even has its own website at jenolancavesbook.com.au www.publicious.com.au

20.01.2022 I have been very happy with my Publicious experience and hope it is the first of many. Thanks Andy! http://royroyce.com.au http://www.publicious.com.au

19.01.2022 I cant speak highly enough of Andy McDermott and his team at Publicious. From the word go, with detailed instructional material, through the process, with all ...my questions promptly and fully answered, to the fantastic end product, the experience was as smooth as silk and the team was always responsive to my needs. When youre a paying customer, you cant ask for more. I would absolutely recommend Publicious to any writer wanting to pursue the self-publishing path. For my next book, Ill be coming back to Publicious. www.publicious.com.au

19.01.2022 I'll be doing a workshop tomorrow (Saturday 16th) Yes You Can Publish Your Book! at the Gold Coast Writers Association, Fradgely Hall Burleigh Heads, 1.00pm, everyone welcome.

18.01.2022 Frustrated and disappointed with my previous publisher on the lack of communication and person-to-person contact and regular updates on the status of my two books, my wife Rohana and I went searching for someone who could help us publish my third book, the last installment of my fiction novels The Scarab Bracelet Trilogy. My inquiries led me to Andy of Publicious, whom we met some years ago at a writers luncheon. We distinctly remembered Andys cheerful personality and his ge...nuine enthusiasm in helping fellow authors promote their works and to get them published without pushing his own brand. The final decider to use Andys services was when he told us that I would have my own ISBN numbers for my books, unlike my previous publisher who owns the ISBN, which means now I will have full control of any sales. Since working with Publicious, we have only praise for his sincerity and professionalism but most of all Andys dependability to personally answer our questions and to follow up on our inquiries. If you are looking for a publisher to assist in your self-publishing venture or to publish your book, you need not look any further than Publicious. Allan Wendt - author of Back To Rescue Earth www.publicious.com.au

17.01.2022 Speaking at The Gold Coast Writers' Association

17.01.2022 Publicious has been wonderful in the production of my latest and possibly most complex book: Farewell to Old England Forever. The book contained 44 images, which I had carefully sourced to complement the text and hence I felt they were very important to the book. The images were mainly from the nineteenth century and hence some lacked the quality that is available in contemporary images. Thanks to the support and care of the images that I received from Andy the images were en...hanced and they look wonderful in the book. Prior to contacting Publicious I had separate negotiations with two mainstream publishers who were interested in the book but both wanted changes including reducing the number of images and only reproducing them in black & white. I thus found Andys approach refreshing and uncomplicated. I made a number of changes to the text after seeing the first and second galleys, which Publicious was able to accommodate without any difficulty. I also came to Publicious with my own cover design and my editor, which was not a problem. I have found Andy very easy to communicate with and he was always prompt in responding to my emails. There have been no negatives in my dealings with Publicious and I can recommend them without reservation. I am happy to discuss my experience (contact details on my website). Doug Limbrick- author of Farewell to Old England Forever www.douglimbrick.com side note: Publicious has recently worked with Doug on a second book: A Guide to Running your First Marathon www.publicious.com.au

17.01.2022 Like many first time authors, creating a story can easily become an all engrossing world where everything outside of the writing naturally looks after itself. As we quickly learnt, publishing is another world, and as I have noticed for many, it can be a daunting one to comprehend but also navigate. We have been fortunate on our journey because we have been willing to listen, learn and have thus far, avoided making impulsive decisions thanks to doing our homework and finding ...the right persons to guide us. We have found ourselves with some wonderful people who are highly experienced in their respective fields as well as being passionate, approachable and transparent. Recently, we were recommended to Publicious and its director Andy McDermott by a globally respected publishing and distribution organisation to look after our typesetting. Yet again, we find ourselves with good fortune. Andy is very approachable, always helpful, he knows what he is talking about and hes as genuine a bloke I have come across on our publishing journey thus far. Publicious offers a quality service no doubt. However, to my delight, its founder offers a wealth of knowledge on matters of publishing and self-publishing to first timers like us as a result of his personal experiences when starting out on his own journey as an author. In my opinion, Andys knowledge and willingness to guide us when requested has been invaluable and speaking frankly, an absolute relief. We look forward to continuing our association with Andy and Publicious in the not too distant future.

16.01.2022 I am very grateful and honoured to have found Publicious at the start of my journey in self publishing. As a first time author, there was SO MUCH to learn, figure out and understand. I know that without the help and support of the Publicious team, I would not have achieved my dream. I contacted a few places last year regarding self-publishing, but I connected only with Andy, and thats why I chose to engage his services. It turned out to be an exceptional choice, pat myself ...on the back for that :-) Andy is not just great at what he does and delivers exactly what he promises on time; he goes beyond that as a person, engages with his clients emotionally and serves as a friend. Thats what I call serving in excellence. I know for a fact that this is where I am returning to with my next book. Thank you Andy, Ive recommended you to many friends already. www.publicious.com.au

16.01.2022 Thanks to our November speakers Andy Mcdermott and Josh Clifton for a really interesting and valuable meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all again at the Christmas party on the 21st December! More details coming soon

16.01.2022 Awesome information from Andy McDermott from Publicious and Debbie Lee from Ingram Group. Gold Coast Writers Association is the place to be! #becreative #beinspired #bepublished

15.01.2022 What can I say about Publicious? Well how about, theyre amazing! I had written my first kids book & was going through the horrendous overseas self-publishing roundabout, when I found Publicious. I was so appreciative of their time, patience and effort, going through all the stages with me, as a first time author. Andy is the real deal & gets it done. Trust him with your precious manuscript & bring your dream to life.... Publicious was able to get Mums Marvellous Monster Spray, on the shelf ready to purchase in Australia & Overseas, all within a couple of months from our first discussion! Our book looks fresh, colourful and inviting for kids to read. If you dont have a website for your book then get one designed by Publicious! Our website looks truly incredible all thanks to Santiago. Hes is a website genius & a beautiful soul! If you have books & you would like to self-publish then what are you waiting for? Give Publicious a call. Libby Want author of Mums Marvellous Monster Spray https://wantbook.com.au/ www.publicious.com.au

14.01.2022 Totally love the Gold Coast Writers Association meetings! Great insight from Andy McDermott on how to get started writing....inspired talk on public speaking fr...om legendary Trish Springsteen...wrapping up with the queen of No Excuses Wonder Woman Cindy Rochstein! #goldcoastwriters #becreative #beinspired #bepublished See more

14.01.2022 As a first-time author who hates attending to the peripherals (ie anything thats not writing), I was thrilled to find the services of Andy at Publicious. Andy took over the whole publishing shebang with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of effect and this he did with patience and much good humour during the writers angst stage of just one more edit. I cannot recommend his services more highly. Unlike many publishers I contacted, his services were transparent and fa...irly priced no hidden traps for the uninitiated which was what I was. Thank you Publicious. Dont go anywhere, next one coming up. www.publicious.com.au

14.01.2022 "Thank you so much Publicious for making my self-publishing journey so easy. I would recommend Publicious Book Publishing to anyone considering self-publishing and I wouldn't hesitate to work with Publicious in the future." - Tina Popa Author of Publicious Lusciously Lethal Law Visit http://www.publicious.com.au/ for a convenient self-publishing journey.

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13.01.2022 I wish Andy and the team well. Based on my experience I would not hesitate to recommend Publicious to any potential clients. - Peter Allison Publicious author of Looking for Betsy Visit http://www.publicious.com.au/ for a convenient self-publishing journey.

13.01.2022 Dear Publicious, just a short note to once again say thank you for the beautiful way you presented by book and how you have helped me so much to have a book out there in its true form and looking so good with such expertise. How can I lose? www.publicious.com.au

13.01.2022 #Eat_Deserts_for_Breakfast by Nicole Joy http://www.publicious.com.au/bookstore-cookbooks.html

12.01.2022 In contrast to the writing, I found the prospect of publishing my book extraordinarily daunting. The publishing process seemed so complex, and I was anxious and acutely aware of my lack of knowledge, and of not knowing what I did not know. And so when Andy McDermott at Publicious was recommended to me by people very experienced in the publishing industry I took notice. Their advice was spot on. Andy is professional, a pleasure to work with, offers a very cost effective serv...ice and smooths a very complicated process. His website is a mine of information, and I can wholeheartedly endorse the article about the interview with Andy for the Sydney Writers Festival. It was a real honour, and further confirmation that self-publishing was the right choice when in May 2015 Secrets, Spies and Spotted Dogs was a winner in the autobiographical/biography category of the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award Program, the largest not-for-profit book award program open to independently published authors worldwide. Not many traditionally published books win awards. So new authors, do remember after your book is published to promptly submit your book for awards. www.publicious.com.au

12.01.2022 If you have been thinking of coming along to our amazing retreat, it is time to book with me. I have to close the books off soon. If you or a loved one has been... thinking that you need to come along, then it only takes is a phone call to me. I would love to take the opportunity to assist you in reaching your goals. As I have mentioned in previous posts our retreats address a range of health issues. Our focus is on all cancers, cancer prevention, preventing recurrence, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, weight loss/gain, diabetes, heart disease, gut issues, and general wellness. Our week-end program is very comprehensive, with an emphasis on practical instruction and relaxation. During the weekend stay, our guests will attend educational lectures where scientific research regarding wellness and nutrition is presented in practical terms that apply to everyday life: raw food classes to further apply their education to real-life circumstances and participate in safe exercise programs that are particularly valuable to all guests to safely and confidently increase their body's strength and capabilities. Our focus on the mind/body connection explains the union of the two aspects of healing the body and the Soul. Our healing meditations and visualisations empowers our guests with tools to relieve stress, increase the healing process and stimulate mental alertness for ongoing success We have reduced the costs to help everyone attain their intentions to attend For more information go to my website: www.cancertowellness.com The retreat is on 19th October - 22nd October. Cabarita Northern NSW - 15 minutes from Coolangatta Airport. My phone number is 0406 535 075

11.01.2022 Robert Ennever - author of The Chaos Vortex, Fee-Jee, Annas Story, Sadinia, Sinclairs Retreat, Loveridge, and Mending Michael (seven titles now published through Publicious)... As a complete novice entering the bewildering world of self-publishing, I had not the vaguest idea of the problems which would be involved. It was by the merest chance that a friend who had attended the Byron Bay Writers Festival mentioned to me that she had met a most helpful man by the name of Andy McDermott, the head of Publicious Book Publishing. From my first contact with Andy, through the long, and to me often mysterious, process of publishing five books, he has been, not only a mine of information and an invaluable facilitator, but also a kind and patient mentor who has guided me along every step of the way. I would like to think I could now call him a friend. So Andy, with my sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for everything you have done. www.publicious.com.au

11.01.2022 "A pleasant business association began with #Publicious. I needed much assistance and explaining and nothing was too much for Andy, who, even when he was overseas, kept in contact with me when I needed help or advice."... is what Theresia van den Berg, Publicious author of Tesha, says. Visit http://www.publicious.com.au/ for a convenient self-publishing journey. See more

10.01.2022 The business of finding the best Self-publishing house which I could trust to bring out the book to my satisfaction was a demanding one, but I knew the moment I discussed my book with Andy at Publicious, that I had found the publisher I had been searching for, and I needed to look no further. The search for the right publisher was a lengthy one, but it is essential you begin with a creative and trustworthy relationship. Andy and I didn't meet 'til long after the book was published, as he is QLD based, and I live in Sydney, but the final results far exceeded my expectations. - BBC and ABCTV actor, writer and artist Jonathan Elsom http://jonathanelsom.com/ Visit http://www.publicious.com.au/ for a convenient self-publishing journey.

07.01.2022 Big night last night for Publicious at the launch of Suzie the Scientist https://www.suziethescientist.com.au/prod/24-full-book-set/

06.01.2022 I have commended Andy and the team at Publicious to a couple of good friends of mine, and I commend them to you too. Andy and the team helped me overcome many of the final hurdles and helped bring this book from the etheric into reality. www.publicious.com.au

06.01.2022 At Longreach Qantas Museum...

06.01.2022 The Publicious self-publishing experience was excellent from start to finish. My husband needed to publish a self-help book to distribute during his lectures. My own book was published with Routledge in London, and I have to say that Andys attention to detail, professionalism and excellent cover designs for my husbands book exceeded my expectations. The whole process was seamless and very efficient. We are perfectionists, so Im not easy to satisfy, but nothing was ever too... much trouble for Publicious. Andy worked tirelessly towards our deadline, even giving up a Saturday. I highly recommend his services. Dr Caroline Heim PhD The Lazy Way to Overcome Procrastination... www.publicious.com.au

04.01.2022 Early in this publication I eluded to the fact that I had concerns about my ability to get this book published if and when we reached that stage. Getting towards the end of the writing stage I was lucky enough to be put in touch with Andy McDermott from Publicious P/L at Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Andy, who is vastly experienced in publishing, was good enough to guide me through the final writing stages and has been tremendously helpful in the preparation of the manuscript for final publication. He is very professional in his role and I couldn't have 'jumped the final hurdle' without his expertise. Ray Cross Author of Where Do We Start - Ladies and Gentlemen

03.01.2022 I have found the process of self-publishing with Publicious to be surprisingly simple. My book Thrive: Unlocking the truth about student performance can now be found online at most websites, even though I had no idea how to make that happen. Andy walked me through the process in a very professional way. I have been pleased with the layout and typesetting of the book, as well as Andys attention to detail. In particular, the work was completed in a timely fashion. I have made two significant rounds of edits to the book, and these have been completed quickly, with a minimal fuss. If you are an author who is looking for a process to turn your manuscript into a book, I would strongly recommend Publicious. http://www.unleashingpersonalpotential.com.au/ www.publicious.com.au

03.01.2022 Thank you to Andy and his team at Publicious. They did an amazing job to get a special surprise ready within two weeks - printed, published and delivered. My daughter (in Denmark) arranged her past Grandads life story into a book as a surprise for her Dad for Christmas. Andy and his team pulled it all together in no time at all, printed and delivered ready for our flight to Denmark to celebrate Christmas together as a family. The look on my husbands face when he opened the g...ift from our daughter was golden - the perfect gift. Thank you guys, it was fantastic to see it in print. www.publicious.com.au

03.01.2022 https://andymcdermott.com/reviews-of-andrew-mcdermotts-boo/ #flirtingwiththemoon #authorandrewmcdermott

02.01.2022 My manuscript was complete. I had poured out my story. Where was the publisher who would not only print, but also distribute and market my precious creation? It was one thing to have created the story, but publishing, distributing and marketing are different skill sets. I was exhausted by the creative effort and beset by life in general. I also needed a skilled editor to review the material and make constructive comments and suggestions. The manuscript matured in the filing c...abinet for three years. I approached a number of different publishers with no success. One publisher encouraged authors to self-publish using their self-publishing division. If they like the result, they will then promote the book. That did not work for me either. Besides, they were overseas. Publicious was referred to me by Julie Lewin http://julielewin.com who has herself published a number of books. It has been the perfect answer for me. Publicious is Local. I like being able to speak to a real person. Andy has been friendly and helpful and PATIENT. I felt like there was someone holding my hand as I navigated this alien world of publishing. Hey Presto, Free to Fly was published, made available on the internet and finally 50 printed copies arrived at my door. It is very exciting to see my creative effort professionally presented. www.publicious.com.au