Independent publishing house · est. Australia

Books that Change Your World – One Page At A Time

Your story. Your rights. Your royalties. Your legacy.

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Books published since 2022
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Albina Porracin

"We don't just publish books. We help you find the words that have been waiting inside you."

— Albina, Founder
Our Mission

At The Mindful Publishing Company, our mission is to empower purpose-driven authors to share their stories with confidence while retaining ownership of the work they have created.

Led by Albina Porracin, our experienced boutique team is committed to providing personalised, professional support that honours each author's unique journey. We believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to publishing, which is why we offer a bespoke publishing experience, allowing authors to choose the services they need to bring their vision to life.

Through our Author-Owned Publishing approach, you retain the rights to your manuscript, creative control, and royalties, while receiving expert guidance from coaching and editing through to book design, publishing, printing, and global distribution.

— our promise

We believe honest stories can heal, teach, and bring people together. We publish with purpose, not pressure — one mindful book at a time.

Care

Every manuscript arrives with a person behind it. We listen first, edit second. Your voice stays yours.

Clarity

No mystery rounds, no hidden fees, no jargon. You always know where the book is, what's next, and why.

Presence

From first idea to launch day, you work directly with the people doing the work — not a relay of strangers.

02 / Services

8 ways we help your book find its readers.

Support for Every Stage of Your Journey

Pick a single service or build the full path from idea to launch. Everything is handled in-house, by people who actually love books.

01

5-Day Mini Book Pop-Up Challenge

Ready to stop thinking about writing your book and start making it a reality? Join our 5-Day Mini Book Pop-Up Challenge and gain the clarity, confidence, and step-by-step guidance to turn your idea into a book with purpose.

02

Book coaching

Personalised guidance to bring your idea to life. From shaping the concept to structuring the chapters and refining the manuscript — we keep you on track and accountable until you reach the last page.

FictionNon-fictionMemoirJournals
03

Book editing

We refine your manuscript while preserving your voice. Structural, line and copy editing — clarity, consistency and rhythm — without ever flattening the way you write.

DevelopmentalLine editProofreading
04

Book publishing

From manuscript to market. Interior typesetting, cover design, ISBN, print-ready files and distribution — your book delivered beautifully to readers, online and on shelves.

Print & eBookCover designDistribution
05

Book marketing

Build the platform, plan the launch, find the readers. Strategy, author website, content kits, ARC outreach and the practical systems that turn a release week into a long tail.

Author platformLaunchesPR
06

Ghostwriting

You hold the story, we hold the pen. We capture your voice, ideas and intent in long-form prose — memoir, business books, self-help — and stay quietly out of the spotlight.

MemoirBusinessSelf-help
07

Project management

One person, one plan, one timeline. We coordinate writers, editors, designers and printers so milestones land on time and on budget — and you stay focused on writing.

RoadmapsVendor coordinationBudgeting
08

Self-Paced Courses

Everyone's author journey is different, and so is their budget. Our self-paced courses offer an affordable, flexible way to develop your writing and publishing skills, with the opportunity to step into personalised coaching or premium publishing services whenever you're ready.

A reader with an open book

Every book begins with a quiet idea — and the courage to give it shape.

— a thought from the studio
03 / How it works

From the first conversation
to your book in print.

Our process is warm, transparent and paced to your life. Every story is different — and so is every journey to the printed page.

01

Discovery Call

Discovery Call — your niche reader and where you are at in your writing journey.

STEP 01~ 45 MIN
02

Roadmap

A clear plan: scope, milestones, costs — to make a confident decision.

STEP 02~ 1 WEEK
03

The Work

Writing, coaching, editing, designing — paced to your life. Weekly check-ins, shared documents, no surprises.

STEP 033 – 9 MONTHS
04

Launch & Beyond

We publish, distribute and promote — then keep walking with you. Every author keeps the rights to their words.

STEP 04ONGOING
04 / About the founder
Albina Porracin
Professional Author-Owned Publishing

Hi, I'm Albina — and I'm an author too.

I started The Mindful Publishing Company because I knew, first-hand, how lonely and confusing the publishing journey can feel. Big houses can flatten a voice; vanity presses can flatten a wallet. There had to be another way.

So I built one. With qualifications in editing, publishing and a boutique experienced team I trust completely, I help all passionate authors shape stories that actually mean something. Stories that uplift, educate and quietly change someone's day.

If you've been carrying an idea for years, I'd love to hear it.

A
Albina
Founder & lead publisher · Mindful Publishing Co
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I came in with a Google Doc and a year of doubt. Albina helped me find the spine of the book, then a team that actually cared about the words. Three months later it was on Amazon. Six months later, a school read it.

M
Michelle R.
Author · "Tales from the Heart" contributor
4.9/5
Average author satisfaction across coaching clients
94%
Of authors finish their manuscript with us
100%
Authors retain rights, royalties and creative control
05 / Now writing

Current compilations
— seeking contributors.

Every year we curate a small handful of compilation books with voices we believe in. If one of these speaks to you, we'd love to read your chapter.

Teaching From the Heart: Inspiring Stories from Early Childhood Educators & Teachers
Compilation · EducationSubmissions closed

Teaching From the Heart: Inspiring Stories from Early Childhood Educators & Teachers

A collection set to become a recommended text for university programs in early childhood education.

Submissions now closed · Publishing soonRegister interest →
She Took The Leap: From Employee To Dream Life — Stepping Into Purpose and Freedom.
Compilation · EmpowermentPending

She Took The Leap: From Employee To Dream Life — Stepping Into Purpose and Freedom.

[Pending copy — description for this compilation will be added shortly. Placeholder text only.]

Details coming soonRegister interest →
Bookshop

Books made with
intention.

A curated collection of titles published by The Mindful Publishing Company — each one written with purpose, edited with care, and designed to last.

Albina Porracin

Help Me, My Finances Are a Mess — book cover
Available now

Help Me, My Finances Are a Mess

Your Guide to Financial Pain Relief

Sustainability Cuts Expenses — book cover
Coming soon

Sustainability Cuts Expenses

Second edition coming soon

Money for Couples — book cover
Coming soon

Money for Couples

Coming soon

Teaching From the Heart — book cover
Coming soon

Teaching From the Heart

Coming soon

Authors Who Have Published With Us

But Why? Understanding Your Child's Behaviours — book cover
Available now

But Why? Understanding Your Child's Behaviours

Jodie Moar

Memories and Moments in Time with Mum Journal — book cover
Coming soon

Memories and Moments in Time with Mum Journal

Nadia Velkou

Memories and Moments in Time with Dad Journal — book cover
Coming soon

Memories and Moments in Time with Dad Journal

Nadia Velkou

Memories and Moments in Time with Grandmother Journal — book cover
Coming soon

Memories and Moments in Time with Grandmother Journal

Nadia Velkou

Memories and Moments in Time with Grandfather Journal — book cover
Coming soon

Memories and Moments in Time with Grandfather Journal

Nadia Velkou

Client Reviews

Words from the people we work with.

She’s taken everything in my head and helped me turn it into something that actually makes sense — without changing my voice.

Skye

I reached out to Albina with an idea for a book, and what she has offered me has been nothing less than life changing.

Melissa

I went from confusion to enthusiasm about writing out my story. I felt supported, heard and seen.

Rovielle J.

This journey has been about so much more than publishing a book. It has been about having the courage to share the story I had been journaling for decades.

Donna

In sharing my story, I seem to have re-lived my life — emerging as what feels like a lighter, maturer version of myself.

Reena K.

Hearing everyone’s stories, experiences and connections brought us closer together and created such a beautiful sense of community.

Kyra K.

Albina is easy to work with and such a calm presence through all the processes involved in getting your work to publication.

Nancy M.

She really prompts the best from you — from your ideas, to how it’s worded — bringing your vision to life.

Andrea

Being given the opportunity to share my story and be part of this book is something I am incredibly grateful for.

Sheree S.
— Frequently asked questions

Questions we
often hear.

Every author arrives with different questions. These are the ones we hear most often — answered honestly, without technical jargon.

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No. We work with authors at every stage — from a half-formed idea to a complete first draft ready for editing. Reach out and we'll help you find the right entry point.

A fully supported project — from editorial development to the printed book in your hands — typically takes between 9 and 18 months, depending on manuscript readiness and complexity. We never rush a book before it's ready.

We specialise in non-fiction with a clear human voice: memoir, business and leadership, health and wellbeing, education, personal development, and curated compilations. We don't currently work with fiction, children's books, or academic publications.

Always. 100% of the authors who publish with us retain full ownership of their work. We are author-centred by design — your story is always yours.

Yes. We offer developmental editing, copy-editing, and proofreading independently for authors managing their own process. Get in touch directly to talk through your manuscript.

Our services are scoped to each project. After an initial conversation, we provide a detailed proposal with clear figures. No hidden fees, no surprises. If you have budget constraints, mention them early.

Yes. All sessions — discovery calls, coaching, editorial discussions — take place via video call. We work with authors across Australia and internationally.

We are small by choice. We accept a limited number of authors each year so that every project receives Albina's full, direct attention. We believe publishing is a relationship, not a transaction.

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Podcast

Stories worth listening to.

Conversations about the publishing journey, the author's life, and the books that quietly change us.

Latest episode

In conversation with Jodie Moar

On writing But Why? Understanding Your Child’s Behaviours, and what the publishing journey asks of a first-time author.

Courses

Learn at your own pace.

Affordable, flexible self-paced courses designed for authors at every stage. Build your skills, find your voice, and publish with confidence.

Coming soon — enrolments opening shortly
— Let's begin

Have a book inside you,
waiting to be written?

You have a story, an idea, or a message the world needs to hear. We'll help you find the first sentence — and then every one after it.

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enquiries@mindfulpublishing.au