by Guest Writer | Oct 31, 2022 | Book Events
As the year starts to wind down, I believe we can all agree that we are looking forward to a well-deserved year-end break and some fun, festive events. Luckily for book-lovers and those in the publishing industry, there are still some excellent book fairs to look...
by Guest Writer | Sep 28, 2022 | Book Events
October is a busy month for book fairs all around the world. Both locally and further abroad, the coming month is sure to provide many opportunities for authors, publishers and booklovers alike to share ideas, network and learn. Whether you are lucky enough to hop on...
by Guest Writer | Sep 4, 2022 | Publishing Tips
New authors are frequently surprised at the cost of editing. Expectation vs Reality Presumably they picture someone curled up in a comfy armchair, skimming over their manuscript, nodding, smiling – and occasionally correcting the odd spelling mistake. If only… It’s...
by Guest Writer | Aug 15, 2022 | Book Events
When? 2 – 4 September 2022 As someone who read their way through most of their hometown’s small library before starting high school and where a single book signing was held in all that time, having an exciting series of events like the Cape Town Open Book...
by Guest Writer | Aug 11, 2022 | Writing Life
Professional editors are usually meticulous and detail-orientated perfectionists. They do their utmost to detect and correct all the errors in a manuscript. Their reputations and livelihoods depend on this. But what constitutes an error is subjective. A strict...