Audiobooks have been described as a “rising star” of the publishing industry, with sales surging. These are some tips to make your writing more audiobook-ready:
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Editing the Editor: what Dave’s Fishing Column taught me about editing
Editing the Editor, or, more importantly, what Dave’s Fishing Column taught me about editing. Dave the fisher, from a small town on the far north coast of NSW taught me more about editing than anything else could. I have been in the writing industry most of my adult life. I have traded it for cash,…
Short Story Comps and You
Short Story Comps and You Developing your author profile (note to self) Creating an author profile is important for writers who haven’t yet scored a big publishing deal. And entering/winning or even being a runner-up can be a huge asset in building a reputation. It really was like finding a treasure trove looking up the…
The genius of gut-driven publishing choices…
Thank God that people still insist – insist with the force of a kind of madness – to throw all thoughts of commercial success out the window and instead follow some unbridled chaotic inspiration that has nothing to do with sales/data/established traditions/funding requirements/popular approval/ratings.
My Writing Journey: Robyn Edwards
Robyn Edwards is a Sydney-based writer who has just completed her first novel, a contemporary story set in Bondi.
5 marketing tasks before you publish
You can’t start your marketing from the moment you hit the Publish button. You need to prepare well in advance. Here are five key tasks to complete
The commercial imperative – and the whole beauty of ignoring it
The beauty of writing and the whole messy, vulnerable, seeing-the-world-from-your-guts place where the act of writing deposits you.
6 ways to get reviews
The holy grail for any author is to get a large number of Verified reviews on Amazon. Here are six ways to get reviews
Grants for New Writers! Plus other stuff
Many organisations offer grants for new writers. A Writers Grant info evening was recently held at NSW Writers Centre – here are the details.
My Writing Journey: Peter Stankovic
Peter Stankovic is a Sydney-based writer who has self-published several contemporary thrillers. He shares his experience with self-publishing.