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    Five reasons to (still) do a Publishing MA

    Laura Bisericanu May 16, 2019

    6 tips for better book design

    I’m a book designer. When I introduce myself as such people often ask if I’m an illustrator. Some book designers are skilled illustrators, but, the focus in…

    Emily Benton December 13, 2017

    Stop the race to the bottom, value your writing services

    I need an editor … you’ll be rewarded I need an editor … you’ll get great exposure I need an editor … fast I need…

    Sara Donaldson October 30, 2017

    So you want to be a freelance editor? Tips from the coalface

    It is a truth universally acknowledged that book editors spend their days languidly leafing through the pages of books and occasionally waving a red pen…

    Daniela Nava October 1, 2017

    Using social media to find new clients

    How to start? You have a Twitter account, are active on Facebook, have a LinkedIn presence and a website, but you need these to work…

    Mara Livingstone-McPhail August 30, 2017
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    10 tips for building a freelance business website

    If you don’t yet have an online presence, in the form of even a simple website, then it’s time to consider setting one up. It…

    Margaret Hunter August 4, 2017

    Editorial freelancers, know when to say no

    We’re in the business of saying yes … but just as important can be knowing when to say no – some projects may just be…

    Liz Jones July 26, 2017

    Managing communication in outsourcing: What tools are available to publishers?

    As outsourcing becomes the norm in publishing there is a demand for tools to help manage the communication between in-house staff and their freelancers. This…

    BookMachine July 10, 2017

    Choosing the right outsourcing resource for your publishing projects

    Maintaining quality publishing whilst outsourcing work to various third parties is a concern for every publisher. A good freelancer or packager will take this requirement…

    BookMachine June 30, 2017

    What makes a good translator?

    You’re in search of a translator – someone utterly reliable, preferably with a small spark of genius, to work on a manuscript (fiction or non-fiction),…

    Kathe Lieber June 26, 2017

    The demand for outsourcing in publishing continues to rise

    As technology continuously improves so too does the effectiveness of virtual and remote working for all. A recent Just Content whitepaper in collaboration with BookMachine,…

    BookMachine June 21, 2017
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    10 tips for successful freelancing

    It’s been two months since I jumped out of the safe zone of full-time employment and into the wild, unknown and exciting world of freelancing.…

    Abbie Headon June 11, 2017
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    Tips for editorial freelancers on keeping things going

    You’ve established your editorial business. Next is to consider ways to keep the momentum going through the first few years, and take your business to the…

    Liz Jones June 3, 2017

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 2: expectations and implementation

    In Part 1: An industry of opportunity, Sophie Playle explored who self-publishes, why and how self-publishing has developed over the years, and what this means for…

    Sophie Playle May 23, 2017

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 1: an industry of opportunity

    The self-publishing boom has happened and it’s here to stay. Options are increasing for writers choosing to take ownership of the publication of their books,…

    Sophie Playle May 7, 2017
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