An exclusive REGIONAL WRITERS ROADSHOW ONLINE EVENT
How to Get Published in 2026
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Here is What You'll Learn
The 2026 publishing landscape
What’s new, what’s fading out, and what publishers are actually looking for now.
How to avoid the traps catching Aussie authors
Vanity presses, dodgy contracts, copyright nasties, and the mistakes that cost authors thousands.
The 3 publishing pathways (and which one suits you)
Traditional, supported/hybrid, and self-publishing – with honest pros, cons, costs, timeframes, and red flags.
What makes a manuscript stand out
How to strengthen your idea, pitch, author brand, platform, and market positioning.
The exact steps to go from idea → publish-ready
A clear, realistic roadmap so you know what to focus on first, next, and later.
Key timelines & what to expect in 2026
How long things really take (for each publishing path) and how to avoid frustrating delays.
About The Rural Publishing Company
The Rural Publishing Company is led by the entrepreneurial dynamic duo – Sarah Walkerden & Toby Billing – based near Ballarat, in regional Victoria.
Sarah is a multi award-winning copywriter & marketing specialist, plus a best-selling author.
Toby is a mad scientist, YouTube star, and keen reader and writer.
Their mission is to help regional voices shine - one book at a time.