FREE FESTIVAL RESOURCE
Planning, Writing or Preparing to Publish a Book?
Get the free Festival Book Toolkit and discover the most important decisions to make at your current stage.
Whether you are still developing your book idea or already have a completed manuscript, this practical toolkit will help you identify what needs your attention next.
Created especially for the Hawkesbury Writer’s Festival by Sue Kennedy, your local Authority Book Strategist and Publishing Specialist.
Choose the Path That Matches Where You Are Now
Planning or Writing Your Book?
The Right Book Starter Map will help you clarify:
- What job your book needs to do
- Who the book is really for
- The central problem or topic
- What you want to be recognised for
- What readers should do next
You will also receive a Book Clarity Check to help you identify whether your book strategy has a strong foundation.
Preparing to Publish Your Book?
The Publishing-Ready Checklist will help you review:
- Your manuscript and editing stages
- Interior formatting and typesetting
- Cover preparation
- ISBN and barcode requirements
- Book descriptions, categories and keywords
- Pricing and distribution considerations
- Final proof and file approval
Stop Guessing About What Comes Next
Publishing a book involves many decisions, but you do not need to tackle everything at once.
The Festival Book Toolkit will help you focus on the decision that matters most at your current stage, before you invest more time or money moving in the wrong direction.
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Created by Sue Kennedy
Your Local Authority Book Strategist & Publishing Specialist
I help authors, experts and business owners make clear, informed decisions about their books; from developing the right book idea and structure to preparing a completed manuscript for professional independent publication.
My focus is helping you create the right book, make it publication-ready and move forward with confidence.
Books with purpose are built differently.