Five reasons to (still) do a Publishing MA
Freelancing
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…