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Self-publishing a printed book – what’s best for you: traditional printing, or POD printing?
Once your book is designed (typeset) - both cover and inside pages - and is ready to be printed, you need to send it to the printer. There are two main types of printers of hardcopy books: ...
Portfolio: all the self-published memoirs, life stories and family histories we’ve produced
We have produced the below life stories for our clients, as self-published books. They include autobiographies, memoirs, family histories, and books of memoir-based poetry. They include books that ...
Tips for constant computer users: how to prevent eye strain
If you use a computer (or laptop, IPad or any screen) for long hours your eyes are working overtime. Here's how to make sure you are not over-straining your eyes when working on screens, so they ...
FAQs about: beta reading, manuscript assessment, and structural or developmental editing
1. What is the most helpful - (A) a beta read, or (B) a manuscript assessment, or developmental or structural edit? (a) A beta read... Beta reading can be helpful in assisting you to know the fl...
Our poetry editors – collaboratively editing your poems or book of poetry
We specialise in editing poetry - either individual poems, or a manuscript intended to be self-published as a book of poetry. We edit poetry collaboratively with the poet via Zoom, Track Changes in...
Good night sweet prince, by David W G Witts (poetry-memoir)
Congratulations to David W G Witts' for publishing this memoir-based poetry book, Good night sweet prince. David W G Witts acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and...
When typing, make sure you have good posture
If you are a typist who spends a lot of time in front of a computer you need to have good posture to make sure you don't damage your body. Sitting properly while you type If you don’t have good...
Why it’s good to share your story, if you have PTSD
When someone with PTSD shares their story with someone who can help them to document and compile it into a document or self-published book, their family and friends can read that story and understa...
Writing family histories: what genre to use?
The genre you choose when embarking on writing about a personal or family history will depend on your writing skill, style or preference, and possibly also on the amount of factual information yo...
Sally-Anne’s experience editing books
Sally-Anne Watson Kane has 30 years' professional writing and editing experience. She is a professional member of Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) and Secretary of Life Stories Australia. ...