Jane Curry is a publishing expert, giving aspiring writers insider access to the expert knowledge of the publishing world. 

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Receive tailored, expert publishing advice from Jane Curry, a renowned leader in the Australian publishing industry and founder of award winning Ventura Press, via mentoring sessions and online masterclasses.

 Strategic consultation • Manuscript assessment • Writing mentorships • Author branding • Publishing courses • Expert advice

Services

  • Strategic Consultation

    A comprehensive overview of the Australian publishing market, tailored to your book.

  • Manuscript assessment

    Tailored advice on how to turn your manuscript into a published book.

  • Writing masterclass

    A course for aspiring writers offering one on one support to start and complete your manuscript.

  • Self-Publishing mentorship

    A course for writers with a finished manuscript outlining the pathway to being published.

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Jane Curry, your publishing mentor

Whether you are starting your first book or need author coaching for your publication month, Jane’s intelligent mentoring will help you navigate the industry and market, providing invaluable advice to anyone who wants to write or publish a book. 

Published titles

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  • Front cover of Paris Savages by Katherine Johnson
  • Front cover of The Better Son by Katherine Johnson
  • Front cover of The Night Letters by Denise Leith
  • Front cover of Poly by Paul Dalgarno
  • Front cover of The Changing Room by Christine Sykes
  • Front cover of Love Oil and the Fortunes of War by Paul Ashford Harris
  • Front cover of No Small Shame by Christine Bell
  • Front cover of A Superior Spectre by Angela Meyer
  • Front cover of Matryoshka by Katherine Johnson
  • Front cover of The Banksia House Breakout
  • Front cover of As Swallows Fly by L.P. McMahon

 “Over the last fifteen years it has been wonderful to work with someone as knowledgeable and clear sighted as Jane. She has excellent insights, terrific energy and a real sense of commitment to her authors. I can recommend her unreservedly.”

Michael Parker, HEADMASTER OF NEWINGTON COLLEGE AND Author

The JCA Edit: An insider’s view into the world of writing, books and publishing

Blog
An Audible Romantasy in Frankfurt?

Throughout my long career in the book business there has been one constant; being at the Frankfurt Book Fair. For starry-eyed newbies to the publishing industry, which was me back in the 1980s, going to the Frankfurt Book Fair marked your arrival into the ranks of the privileged few. You had made it. That, and having your first business card.  

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Recent acquisitions have changed the Australian publishing landscape, so what does that say about the industry?

Just last month, I recorded an episode for my podcast The Publisher and The Writer outlining all the publishers operating in Australia from the large international houses to small indies.

Since then, two award-winning Australian owned presses Affirm Press and Pantera Press have been bought out by larger companies.  Why?

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A Publisher and a Writer make a Podcast.

A ten-episode podcast series available on Spotify and Apple with the aim to demystify the publishing industry.

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What went wrong at Booktopia?

Today I filed my statement of claim with the receivers McGrathNicol for monies owed to my publishing company, Ventura Press, by the now defunct Booktopia.

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Ask the Publisher: How do I get my book into my local bookshop?

A common question I hear from authors after their book is published, is “Why isn’t my book in my local bookshop?”. There are many reasons why that might be the case.

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What makes a bestseller?

I believe for all authors, framing the terms reference of what a bestseller means is an important exercise. You can and should value your work by other measures.

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Everything I’ve learned in my 30+ years of publishing

Publishing is at an inflexion point. From within, as it grapples with a workforce that demands a living wage and better conditions, and from without as it is finally exposed to the power of digital transformation.

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