by Virginia Lloyd | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, Editorial Development, Improve your writing, Popular, Publishing
One of my most popular posts, I’ve given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions a makeover. The post is focused on submissions to Australian book publishers but is relevant to any writer seeking a traditional book deal who is considering direct submission...
by Virginia Lloyd | Apr 28, 2013 | Blog, Improve your writing, Popular
A writer asked me recently how can she get her work edited if she can’t afford to hire an experienced freelance editor. Affordability is a big issue for many writers who are serious about their work and prepared to do the revisions necessary to get closer to...
by Virginia Lloyd | Dec 1, 2012 | Blog, Popular, Publishing
I’ve just returned from a too-brief trip to Sydney where, in addition to catching up with family, a couple of old friends and a few clients, I enjoyed a number of meetings with publishers from the major trade publishing houses based there.* Would you like to...
by Virginia Lloyd | Jan 11, 2011 | Blog, Improve your writing, Popular
Aspiring writers of memoir often ask me about “average” word count for their manuscript. While there’s no secret formula, I usually say that a reasonable range for a memoir would be between 65,000 words and 95,000 words. Below I set out examples of...