Turn Your Story Into a Book
Do you have a story you’d love to turn into a book?
Kangaroo Publishing is a tailored self-publishing service designed to help bring your ideas to life without the confusion, stress or loss of control that often comes with publishing.
Simply send us your manuscript, and we can help you:
- Find the perfect illustrator to match your vision
- Copyedit and proofread your manuscript
- Professionally format and typeset your book
- Organise your ISBN, barcode and title registration
- Print as many copies as you need
- Deliver finished books straight to your door
From there, distribution and sales are entirely in your hands—so you keep 100% of your profits.
We offer as much or as little support as you need. Whether you just need help finishing touches or a full end-to-end service, we tailor the process to suit you.
How We’re Different
Understanding your publishing options is key. Here’s how Kangaroo Publishing compares:
Vanity Publishers
Vanity publishers typically charge large upfront fees (often several thousand dollars) while offering limited value in return.
Authors may receive a small number of printed books and basic promotional materials, but contracts often include:
- High revenue splits (80–90% to the publisher)
- Loss of rights to your work
- No obligation for meaningful sales or promotion
In many cases, authors pay a premium without seeing real returns.
Traditional Publishers
Traditional publishing is often seen as the gold standard.
They:
- Pay you an advance
- Cover production and distribution
- Handle marketing (to varying degrees)
However:
- They accept only a small percentage of submissions
- You typically need a literary agent
- You give up creative control
- Royalties are usually around 10–20%
Children’s picture books are especially competitive, with many authors never receiving a response.
Kangaroo Publishing
We offer a different approach—think of it as self-publishing, done for you.
We handle the technical and production side:
- Formatting
- Illustration coordination
- Printing
- Setup and logistics
You retain:
- Full ownership of your book
- Complete creative control
- 100% of your sales revenue
We charge a transparent fee, paid in stages throughout the process—no hidden terms, no loss of rights.
Ready to Get Started?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to chat.
Fill out the form below for a no-obligation conversation about your book and your options.
Let’s bring your story to life.