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 Author services | Mentoring | Coaching

No matter where you’re at on your publishing journey, we offer a service to take it from idea to published book.

  • Strategic consultation

    A one hour personalised session to give you a comprehensive overview of the Australian publishing market.

    You will explore your options to become a published author.

    You will also have access to the JCA client resource pack, which includes an author marketing guide and other publishing resources.

  • Manuscript assessment

    After reading your manuscript in full, you will receive tailored advice via a 60-minute consultation.

    We’ll explore where you and your manuscript fits into the current publishing landscape and your options to become a published author.

    You’ll also have access to the JCA client resource pack, which includes an author marketing guide and other publishing resources.

  • Publishing mentorship

    A six-part online course providing personalised support for writers who want to get published. Regular mentor sessions outline the structure of publishing and where you fit, developing your pitch, the editing process, pathways to market, branding and promotion.

  • Self-publishing mentorship

    This six-part online course contains everything you need to know to successfully self-publish your book. There are modules on editing, cover design, marketing, Print on Demand, ebooks and the best revenue model for your book.

  • Author mentoring

    How to become a successful author, even if you have a publisher. Covering author branding, events, PR, social media, working with retailers and an essential long term revenue plan.

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Submissions to Ventura Press

Ventura Press is one of Sydney’s leading independent book publishers. Synonymous with high-quality titles and internationally respected authors, we publish a broad range of engaging fiction and non-fiction books, each with the aim of enhancing the lives of readers. Our mission is to provide boutique, innovative and exciting publishing to Australia and the world and to bring new and established Australian authors to the world stage. 

All JCA Services give authors the opportunity for your work to be assessed by the Ventura Press publishing team.