- FolioFox and Dettori Publishing are co-hosting a 90-minute pre-press workshop called *From Manuscript to Print* for self-published and indie authors in Melbourne on Saturday 25th July at the City Library, starting at 10:30am.
- Tickets are priced at AUD$25, with a 20% discount available for Emerging Writers Festival members, and places are limited.
- The workshop is led by Ann Dettori, Founder and CEO of Dettori Publishing, who has experience supporting both traditional publishing companies and indie authors through her organisations Post Pre-press Group and Independent Ink.
- The event was created in response to a lack of resources for self-published authors in Australia, with a 2025 Alliance of Independent Authors report finding that indie authors in Australia are earning more and growing at a healthier rate than traditionally published authors.
- Attendees will receive a comprehensive workbook summarising key workshop points, along with tools and resources to support their continued self-publishing journey.
FolioFox is teaming up with Dettori Publishing to bring a pre-press workshop for self-published and indie authors to Melbourne on Saturday July 25th at the City Library from 10:30am. Tickets are available here.
Co-hosted by Ann Dettori, Founder and CEO of Dettori Publishing, From Manuscript to Print is an educational lecture-based workshop that will equip aspiring authors with the knowledge, expertise and tools they need to self-publish their own books. The workshop will go for a duration of 90 minutes, and tickets can be bought for AUD$25 each. Emerging Writers Festival members will also receive a special 20% discount on tickets.
The workshop is a direct response to the lack of resources and guidance in the Australian publishing industry for self-published authors in comparison to the rates at which indie authors are choosing to publish their books without traditional publishing intervention. A report from the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) titled The Big Indie Author Data Drop 2025 found that indie authors in Australia are making more money and growing at a healthier rate when compared to those who are traditionally published. It’s more important than ever for prospective self-published authors to have the correct tools to set themselves up for success in this growing alternative market.
FolioFox is excited to join forces with Ann Dettori to co-host this essential self-publishing pre-press workshop. As the Founder and CEO of Dettori Publishing, an organisation that oversees both Post Pre-press Group and Independent Ink, Ann has vital experience of working to create and distribute resources and services to support both traditional publishing companies and corporations (Post Pre-press Group) and indie authors in self-publishing (Independent Ink). With an insight into publishing on both sides of the traditional and indie spectrum, Ann’s expertise in the publishing industry is invaluable for prospective self-published authors who want to achieve success in the independently-published market.
In addition to the lecture-led workshop, attendees will also be given a comprehensive workbook containing an overview of the key points explored in the workshop, as well as tools and resources for continuing their self-publishing and printing journey at the conclusion of the day’s events.
FolioFox understands the lack of resources available to the fast-growing cohort of indie authors in Australian publishing and aims to provide this segment of the market with the right tools to reach their readership through this workshop.
Places are limited so secure your spot today.
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FolioFox is a Melbourne-based commercial printer specialising in high-quality book and publication printing. Built on more than eight years of proven craftsmanship, FolioFox combines local production with modern technology to help authors, publishers, and businesses create books that inspire and endure. Guided by the tagline Print Your Potential, FolioFox delivers personalised service, outcome-driven solutions, and a commitment to keeping exceptional printing proudly Australian.
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