This article could also be titled, ‘How to read a manuscript, jot down quotes, words and phrases with swift appeal, atmosphere, sense of character, hints of mystery, and recognition of place, then bundle it all together rationally and excitingly so that whoever picks up the book and reads the blurb thinks, ‘I must buy this […]
For the past century and a half, since John Dunmore Lang wrote his pro-republican manifesto, Freedom and Independence for the Golden Lands of Australia, the issue of a republic has sparked enthusiastic discussion from both sides of the debate. One such passionate voice is world–renowned author, Thomas Keneally, who, during his time as leader of the Australian […]
E-books have roots in Internet-based hypertext but have evolved to offer something distinct. Laptops have long made it possible to read digitally while not being seated at a computer desk, and multipurpose devices not specifically designed for reading — such as PDAs and mobile phones — have made portable digital reading mainstream through first, person-to-person […]
Book production has long been considered the work of publishing houses operating for profit. If they can sell it, they will publish. If it won’t sell enough copies, in a short enough time, then it’s likely to be rejected. This report investigates alternatives to the traditional publishing house for authors who take it upon themselves […]
In Images of Australia, Marilyn Lake presents the argument that gender must become a central category of historical analysis. By focussing on the masculinism of the bushman as a cultural icon, Lake, in her essay The Politics of Respectability, presents another interpretation on the ‘Australian Legend’. Lake argues that while the history of womanhood has received much […]
Marketing your books online can be a cost effective way of promoting and selling your publication, however, if done incorrectly can lead to long hours with little to show besides unopened boxes full of books. Regardless of where you go or how you pitch, you must know your market and understand how to effectively reach […]
For an author, choosing a title for their book is much like choosing a name for their child. A book’s title is usually for life, and you want to be sure it’s just right. After all, as much as we say, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover, ‘ everybody does. The title sets the […]
Over the past forty years author, editor and publisher, Chester Eagle has had the pleasure of working with some of Australia’s most influential publishing figures, including Max Brown, Vane Lindesay, Diana Gribble, and Hilary McPhee. Born in the 1930s, young Chester attended Finley State School for six years, then had another six in Melbourne. Chester […]
The history, and consequently the future, of publishing is linked intrinsically to the biography of the modern world. From hand bills produced using movable type to eBooks delivered over the Internet, the ability of the publishing house to innovate and assimilate ensures its prosperity. Major events, intertwined with the role of the publisher, have borne […]
While there are many variations of book clubs in a social sense – from local library gatherings to online societies to highly organised ‘Oprah’ meetings – the business of Book Clubs revolves primarily around the subscription-based method of selling and buying books. These clubs operate on a number of different levels such as educational publications […]