Sarah Lustig

Should indie authors stick with print on demand or try short-run printing? Here I compare the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

When briefing freelancers, it’s easy to think that it's important not to miss anything. But there is a danger of overloading your briefs.

After a rather gloomy look at why not to self-publish your children’s book, here I consider the reasons why you should do it anyway.

Self-publishing has become a viable publishing option for authors writing romance and crime. But what about authors of children’s books?

This year, I self-published my children’s book. Here I share an overview of what I have learned.

Writing an author brief from scratch can feel like a daunting task. I discuss the key points to cover.

The ingredients for setting up your project for success are pretty simple. Here I'm going to break them down.

Publishing can feel like the Mad Hatter’s tea party. So come with me, Alice, as I lead you through the Wonderland of publishing.

There has been a growing conversation about representation in books. I consider what educational publishing can do to accelerate change.

Money. We don’t like to talk about it. So here I consider how to wade through the murky waters of fee negotiations with freelancers.

Do you spend hours emailing freelancers to discuss new projects? There is a simpler way. Here I will lay out a quick process to follow.

Do sensitivity reads protect readers from harm? Or do they restrict authors' freedom of speech? I consider their value and benefits.

The publishing process can be very opaque for first-time authors. Here I debunk five of the most common myths about writing textbooks.

Most of us know the stories in science about accidents that led to great discoveries. But what about literature? Well it happens there, too.

An explanation of some of the key features of educational resources.

How should the education system change? That is the question The Times Education Commission has been asking across the UK.

My editorial briefing template contains six sections that I believe all briefs should include. Here I’m going to break them down.

I spoke to three publishers to get the lowdown on their work with authors. Here they share their tips on how to find work as an author.

Having recently completed a CIEP course on the subject, I’m going to consider some of the unique requirements of editing digital content.

I discuss ways to make your writing easier to understand for EAL readers, covering the main pitfalls and how to avoid them.