If you’re in the process of formatting your novel for submission to a publisher or editor, or in preparation for self-publication, you might be stuck on the spacing. To double-space or single-space – that is the question! Chances are, publishers will toss a manuscript that doesn’t follow their preferred formatting. Don’t risk it! The wrong …
A big HAPPY RELEASE DAY to our talented author, Bronwyn Eley, whose debut fantasy novel RELIC is out today. Relic is the first volume in the new YA fantasy series, The Relic Trilogy. Here’s the official blurb… In the city of Edriast, there is no deadlier duty than to serve as the Shadow. As …
If you’re considering becoming an indie author, there’s no doubt that you’ll need to become familiar with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). This article is all about learning the basics of KDP, one of the biggest indie publishing platforms in the world. We’ll take you through what it is, the basics of its dashboard, and …
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It’s another incredibly exciting day for us here at Writer’s Edit… In partnership with our imprint Talem Press, we’re thrilled to bring you the exclusive cover reveal for our Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer’s second fantasy novel, Reign of Mist. So without further ado… Reign of Mist is slated for release on September 13th, this year! Intriguing and …
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Before you hit the ‘publish’ button on your novel, there’s one massive factor you need to consider: how to price your self-published ebook. Let’s assume that you’re relatively new to indie publishing – you might have published one or two titles previously, or this may be your first. Chances are, the idea of picking the …
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This guide includes everything you need to know about ARCs (Advance Reader Copies): what they are, where you can find them, and how to make your own. We’ve even got some tricks on how to connect with book reviewers. Have you ever booked tickets to an advance movie screening? Remember the excitement, knowing you’ll be …
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Since getting stuck into the structural edit of my novel, I’ve been doing a lot of reading about sex scenes in fiction. When should they be included? What makes them work? What makes them fail spectacularly? What warrants a ‘Literary Review’s Bad Sex Award‘? Originally, there was only one sex scene in my novel, but …
What lessons did our Founding Editor learn during the submissions process for her debut novel? In this video, Helen Scheuerer takes us through her top 5 tips for submitting your novel to publishers, and what she learnt along the way. Be honest with yourself about whether or not your manuscript is ready to be put …
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We provide guidelines and helpful tips for submitting to three of Australia’s best independent publishers…
We recap the one-day seminar exploring the current state of writing and publishing in Australia…
All you need to know to create a killer cover letter for submitting your novel to publishers…
That’s right! Kindling is back for Volume II… Find out how to submit…
Being published is the holy grail of writing, whether it is in a print book, e-book, magazine or online, but authors are rarely alone on the long journey to get there. Whether traditional or self-published one of a writer’s most important supporters is the editor. They’re often invisible to a reader, especially if they do …
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April delves into the submission guidelines for three of Australia’s biggest publishers…
Naomi Van Groll examines the ‘death’ of print, and how digital technologies are effecting our reading habits…
We revisit our proudest moments of 2014 and explore our goals for the New Year…
We examine the different approaches to book production and publicity…
We interview Australian author Bruce McCabe about his experiences with indie publishing and team work…
We speak to Aussie author Bruce McCabe about the changes in the publishing industry…
We explore how blogging can be beneficial to creative writers and their process…