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 | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, Publishing
Radio National recently lifted the lid on the Australian book publishing slush pile, that ‘unlovely place’ (according to Picador publisher Geordie Williamson) where unsolicited manuscripts go for assessment by an anonymous reader inside a publishing house....
by Virginia Lloyd | Jun 6, 2014 | Blog, Client book news and links, Editorial Development
How do I work with the writers I choose to represent? I’ve heard from a few Australian writers recently who wanted to know a bit more about how I work with the authors I represent. In response I thought it might be useful to hear from one of my freshly published...