From Caregiver to Books
I grew up in a small country town where the closest Kmart or any sort of big named takeaway was about 30 – 40 minute drive (although I think The … Continued
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Work Experience With Busybird Publishing
To all of the wonderful people reading this, working with Busybird Publishing has been one of the most rewarding experiences I could have ever wished for. After applying to a … Continued
Part Two: The Wednesday Intern
The following is a recollection of the Wednesday Intern’s experiences. Most of this is true … or at least as true as it needs to be. Day Five I created … Continued
Part One: The Wednesday Intern
The following is a recollection of the Wednesday Intern’s experiences. Most of this is true … or at least as true as it needs to be. Day One A warning … Continued
Notes from an Intern
Before starting at Busybird I had a rather small view of the publishing world and what work really went into creating the amazing books that line my shelves. I thought … Continued
How lowbrow fiction is carrying us across the murky waters of this pandemic
In early 2020, Melbournians in lockdown found freedom in new hobbies: baking a fresh loaf of sourdough, learning to crochet, tie-dying jeans, or learning the latest TikTok dance. When the … Continued
Fan Fiction: Friend or Foe?
Your first reaction to the word is probably apathy or disgust. Fan fiction has a bit of reputation, and the writing of it isn’t particularly celebrated – for good reason. … Continued
The Rise of Audiobooks
Is listening to a book the same as reading it? No, not quite. Does it mean it hasn’t really been ‘read’? No, I wouldn’t say that either. I am one … Continued