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
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Mystery of the Missing Female Detectives
A dead body found in an abandoned house, a missing child reappearing after 20 years, a murder on a train stuck in the snow. Mysteries, crimes and thrillers are my … Continued
Hurdles, Hope and COVID Era Publishing
We had a place, a designated café that we always used for interviews. Decent coffee, if not overpriced, with a trendy postgrad hangout vibe. It was February 2020, and my … Continued
The health benefits of writing
This week, I’ve had a few conversations about art and the value of it. For many people it feels indulgent to create art if there is no end goal (i.e. … Continued
5 Pitfalls to Writing Self-Help
Self-help books are big at the moment. Let’s face it, the world feels a little broken and everyone is looking for a quick fix. Most notable is the fact that … Continued
Your publishing opportunities
Do you know your publishing opportunities? It’s all very well to write something and think it will be published just because you wish it so. The more publishing history you … Continued
Questions to ask a publisher
Are you looking for ways to publish your book? Does it feel like a minefield and you’ve heard lots of horror stories? Do your homework and it will be anxiety … Continued
Writing in a time of unrest
This is not exactly the kind of editorial that I expected to write in 2020, or any time for that matter, but life has a way of throwing unexpected things … Continued