The Regional Writers Roadshow (Geelong)

A practical book publishing workshop for aspiring and emerging authors in rural and regional Australia.

Ready to get published?

Got a book idea and wondering how to actually get it published - properly, professionally, and without getting ripped off?

The Regional Writers Roadshow is a practical publishing workshop designed to show regional authors and business owners how to take an idea and turn it into a real, market-ready book.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The three main publishing pathways: traditional, supported and self-publishing - and which suits your goals
✅ What publishers, printers and distributors really look for
✅ How to avoid costly mistakes, dodgy contracts and vanity publishing traps
✅ The step-by-step publishing process (from manuscript to finished book)
✅ What editing, cover design, ISBNs and distribution actually involve
✅ How to position and market your book for sales, visibility and business credibility

You’ll Also Get:

✔ Practical publishing checklists and templates
✔ Real-world advice tailored to regional and rural authors
✔ Live Q&A to get clear answers about your publishing options
✔ Opportunities to connect with other local authors and creators

Who’s It For?

Perfect for:
• First-time authors planning their first book
• Writers ready to publish but unsure where to start
• Business owners creating authority or credibility books
• Authors who’ve been burned before and want to do it right this time

You don’t need a finished manuscript — just a book idea and the desire to understand how publishing really works.