Contributor’s Blog.
Articles by guest contributors who have a wealth of experience in the publishing industry.
Guest contributor: Erin Nicol
The making of Rhys Darby's book: "The Top Secret Undercover Notes of Buttons McGinty" When Rhys Darby's manuscript landed on my desk, I was blown away by how unique it was. All of the illustrations and words were done by him! It looked like a child's diary entry....
Guest contributor: Philip Webb
My career as a children’s book illustrator began in the 1970’s and in that time I have changed and developed my style of work. For years I have used the traditional approach using pen or pencil line on watercolour paper. Line has been an important component in my...
Guest contributor: Karen McKenzie
Publicity for your book As a professional book publicist, I love championing the work of the wonderful authors I work alongside. But as an author myself, I completely understand how challenging the promotional side of book publishing can be. So here are a few pointers...
Guest contributor: Matt Turner
From time to time, when my pager goes off, I swap my editor’s ‘hat’ for a Coastguard cap and jump on a boat. And it strikes me that, if all went well in the world of boating – if engines never broke down, if batteries lasted forever – I would never spend time on the...
Guest contributor: Sarah Johnson
Some thoughts on publishing your own books In 2015, I set up my own publishing imprint (Flat Bed Press) and published one of my own books. The Bold Ship Phenomenal is a chapter book for junior readers aged 7/8 to 11/12. I published it as both a hard copy and an...