New Territory Press (NTP) is a subsidiary of the ACT Writers Centre. It was developed in response to an increasing demand by Writers Centre members for assistance in self-publishing their work, and has gone on to include work on large-scale projects as well.

NTP combines the ACT Writers Centre’s knowledge and dedication to its members with a practical reservoir of skills built up through our own networks and associates. NTP channels as much of each project as possible to members of the ACT Writers Centre whom we know and trust, providing opportunities for our members and ensuring authors are treated fairly by Canberra-based professionals who share their passion for writing.

NTP offers a range of services, both inhouse and through outsourcing. Our outsource service providers include experienced editors, proofreaders, illustrators and designers. We are very selective in who we use, and always liaise thoroughly with clients before commissioning them.

Of course, not all projects require the same work. We can tailor our processes to serve each client’s individual needs. Above all else we recognise that the project belongs to the client. We will offer our opinion when it is asked for, but will make sure creative control stays firmly in the client’s hands.

There are some services we can’t offer. We are essentially a production team – taking a project from manuscript to finished product. We cannot accept responsibility for researching or checking facts, or obtaining copyright. We also can’t take an active role in distribution, but we promise to provide some tips to help you out. And if you have your own editors, illustrators or printers in mind, you are welcome to use them, but we cannot liaise as closely with them as we can with our own.

If your manuscript is at the stage when it’s begging to be a book, consider NTP to be your one-stop publishing shop.

To make an appointment to discuss your project, contact the office on 6262 9191 between 10am and 5pm, Tuesday-Friday. An initial 15 minute consultation to discuss your project will be free for all new clients, after which a standard rate of $38 will apply. Please note that NTP is an ACT Writers Centre member service. If you are not a member a $50 joining fee will apply before an appointment can be made.