One of the recent areas of interest in Self Publishing has been in the publishing of family history and memoirs.

Researching a family history is a favourite hobby for many people and the success of television programmes such as the BBC “Who Do You Think You Are” has created a huge interest in the area of genealogy.

In Australia, traditionally many have looked to trace their roots back to the “old country” through the convict past but today there are also stories to be told from many cultural backgrounds and of differing journeys to their new home.

Having dedicated a great deal of time and effort to the research of their family history, many people then wish to create a special record of the information they have. These wonderful family stories and histories are not getting into print because they don't meet the needs of the commercial marketplace. They are family heirlooms, something that writers will be proud to hand down to their children and grandchildren and a lasting testimony to lives worth remembering.

Family history books may have special needs in terms of incorporating old documents and photographs which need careful handling. If you need us to do this work we will take great care with your originals. Design can also play a very important role as the subject matter is highly personal. Although the book is often only intended for a select family group, it is an item which will be of value for many years and the design and look of the book should reflect the importance of the content.

On the other hand however some writers may wish to reach a wider audience or make their research more accessible. They may even wish to publish a general book for sale about how to research a family tree or their own experiences in this area. We can provide marketing and distribution solutions to help those who wish to market their book to a wider audience than their immediate family.

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