Sarah Lustig
Print on demand or short-run printing?
Should indie authors stick with print on demand or try short-run printing? Here I compare the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
top of page
Search
Sarah Lustig
- Jan 27
- 3 min
What not to brief your freelancers
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.
Sarah Lustig
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Why you should self-publish your children’s book
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.
Sarah Lustig
- Nov 24, 2022
- 4 min
Why not to self-publish your children’s book
Self-publishing has become a viable publishing option for authors writing romance and crime. But what about authors of children’s books?
Sarah Lustig
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
How to successfully self-publish your children’s book
This year, I self-published my children’s book. Here I share an overview of what I have learned.
Sarah Lustig
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
How to write an author writing brief
Writing an author brief from scratch can feel like a daunting task. I discuss the key points to cover.
Sarah Lustig
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
How to set up a publishing project for success
The ingredients for setting up your project for success are pretty simple. Here I'm going to break them down.
Sarah Lustig
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
Seven inscrutable facts about the publishing industry that make no sense at all
Publishing can feel like the Mad Hatter’s tea party. So come with me, Alice, as I lead you through the Wonderland of publishing.
Sarah Lustig
- Jun 30, 2022
- 3 min
How educational publishers can ensure their products are diverse and inclusive
There has been a growing conversation about representation in books. I consider what educational publishing can do to accelerate change.
Sarah Lustig
- Apr 27, 2022
- 4 min
How to negotiate fees with freelancers
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.
Sarah Lustig
- Mar 30, 2022
- 4 min
How to save time securing freelancers for new projects
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.
Sarah Lustig
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
Are sensitivity reads really worth it?
Do sensitivity reads protect readers from harm? Or do they restrict authors' freedom of speech? I consider their value and benefits.
Sarah Lustig
- Jan 27, 2022
- 4 min
Five myths about writing textbooks debunked
The publishing process can be very opaque for first-time authors. Here I debunk five of the most common myths about writing textbooks.
Sarah Lustig
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Five of the most enduring typos in history
Most of us know the stories in science about accidents that led to great discoveries. But what about literature? Well it happens there, too.
Sarah Lustig
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Guided tour of educational resources
An explanation of some of the key features of educational resources.
Sarah Lustig
- Oct 21, 2021
- 5 min
Rethinking Education: Event review
How should the education system change? That is the question The Times Education Commission has been asking across the UK.
Sarah Lustig
- Sep 30, 2021
- 5 min
Six essential sections of an editorial brief
My editorial briefing template contains six sections that I believe all briefs should include. Here I’m going to break them down.
Sarah Lustig
- Jul 29, 2021
- 5 min
The insider tips publishers secretly want their authors to know
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.
Sarah Lustig
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
How to edit digital content
Having recently completed a CIEP course on the subject, I’m going to consider some of the unique requirements of editing digital content.
Sarah Lustig
- May 12, 2021
- 4 min
Tips on writing (or editing) for an international market
I discuss ways to make your writing easier to understand for EAL readers, covering the main pitfalls and how to avoid them.
bottom of page