From Manuscript to Print: Self-Publishing Prepress Workshop

Writing is only half the story when it comes to publishing and printing your own book. For indie authors, the journey of self-publishing will lead you down a variety of different paths with a whole bunch of technical and industry stops along the way. From design to typesetting, marketing to printing, there’s plenty more than meets the eye when self-publishing a book. That’s why we’re joining forces with Ann Dettori, CEO of Dettori Publishing, to bring you our in-person prepress workshop in Melbourne on July 25th. Called ‘From Manuscript to Print’, this workshop is for all aspiring self-published authors and designed to help you transform your book from a draft on a computer to a paper-bound parcel you can hold in your hands. 

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From Manuscript to Print: A Self-Publishing Prepress Workshop.

Hosted by FolioFox and Dettori Publishing.

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• Where: City Library, Melbourne CBD
• When: 10:30am to 12pm on Saturday, July 25th 2026
• Tickets: AUD $25.00
• Purchase tickets online.

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About Ann Dettori, Founder of Dettori Publishing

For the unacquainted, Ann Dettori is the founder and CEO of Dettori Publishing, an organisation that oversees both Post Pre-press Group and Independent Ink. Across both businesses, Dettori Publishing works to support both traditional publishing companies and corporations (Post Pre-press Group) and indie authors in self-publishing (Independent Ink). Ann Dettori is also the author of The Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Self-Publishing, a helpful step-by-step guide of the self-publishing process. With an insight into publishing on both sides of the traditional and indie spectrum, Ann’s experience and expertise in the publishing industry is invaluable for prospective self-published authors who want to self-pubish their work and have their stories read.

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Ann’s decorated publishing experience extends beyond just bringing manuscripts to life. A previous board member of Queensland Writers Centre, a frequent judge for the Australian Business Book Awards and a regular volunteer at the Brisbane Writers Festival, Ann’s visit to Melbourne for this special-edition workshop will be a treat for any local budding writers who are wanting to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work of self-publishing and printing their own book.

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Everything You Need to Know to Self-Publish Your Book

Wherever you are on your self-publishing journey, this From Manuscript to Print workshop is designed to equip you with the tools to help you achieve indie author success. The lecture-style workshop will be a collaboration between us at FolioFox and Ann Dettori, aiming to help aspiring indie authors better understand the ins and outs of the independent book publishing process. We’ll teach you about each step of the process - including editing, proofing, design, typesetting, formatting and marketing - along with offering you tips and tricks to get your self-published work ready to hit the printer.

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What You’ll Learn at the 'From Manuscript to Print' Workshop

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• The key differences and benefits between traditional, hybrid and self-publishing models
• The critical stages of the book production process, like editing, proofing, design, typesetting, formatting, marketing and printing
• How to collaborate with professionalism and insight with other industry experts, like designers, editors and printers
• Tools to help you navigate protecting your work as an indie author

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You’ll also take home a comprehensive workbook - which includes tools about publishing pathways, the self-publishing process, production and distribution, marketing and promotion, plus heaps more - and an assortment of other freebies to help you along your journey of self-publishing. Plus, thanks to our (soon-to-be-announced) collaboration with Emerging Writers Festival, EWF members will be able to access a very special 20% discount on their tickets to the event.

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From Manuscript to Print is a prepress workshop for emerging indie authors and prospective self-published writers to kick-start their publishing career. We can’t wait to welcome you into the world of self-publishing and offer you a toolbox of invaluable resources to help you get your book ready to be printed and published.

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Don't forget to grab your ticket to the workshop online today before seats sell out.

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See you there!

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‍‍To learn more about our book printing services for self-published authors and get started on your printing journey, get in touch with our team today. We're here to help you navigate the evolving world of printing with confidence.