by Virginia Lloyd | May 1, 2014 | Blog, Client book news and links
When final copies of a book arrive from the warehouse, it’s not only the author who smiles with pride and relief. To get from a draft manuscript to a printed book, ready for distribution to the booksellers who have ordered copies from the publisher’s sales...
by Virginia Lloyd | Mar 9, 2014 | Blog, Publishing
You’re an Australian writer with a great idea for a nonfiction book. Are you sure? Perhaps you should check with Google. We can thank Internet research for many things, but every innovative technology leaves unintended consequences in its wake. Google has given...
by Virginia Lloyd | Feb 13, 2014 | Blog, Client book news and links, Publishing
Whether you self-publish or have a book coming out through a traditional publisher, there’s no getting around the fact that you need to let people know it exists in order for them to read it. Lately I’ve received numerous queries from disappointed writers...
by Virginia Lloyd | Feb 4, 2014 | Blog, Publishing
This past weekend the Australian Financial Review Magazine ran Andrew Cornell’s ‘Brave new world of book publishing’. It’s essential reading for any serious writer aspiring to publication in Australia. I would have loved to reproduce the text...
by Virginia Lloyd | Jan 22, 2014 | Blog, Publishing
I just wanted to say hello 2014 and confirm that I’m back on deck, at my desk. After visiting family in Sydney I returned to a chilly NYC and my usual mix of corporate and creative client work. This month I attended a Digital Book World conference workshop on...
by Virginia Lloyd | Dec 16, 2013 | Blog, Publishing
Today I’m heading off to Sydney for a happy reunion with friends and family, which is why this blog will be quiet until the new year. My dear old dad turns 80 very soon so there’s a party for him in addition to the usual Christmas and new year festivities....