Sarah Lustig
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.
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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
- 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.
Sarah Lustig
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
How freelance editors can prepare for the future of publishing
Follow these simple steps to identify and prepare for the possible challenges presented by changes in the industry.
Sarah Lustig
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
The future of education publishing
Here I will consider what the future of education publishing might look like and how, as an industry, we can prepare for it.
Sarah Lustig
- Jan 27, 2021
- 4 min
Reviews of educational resources
Many publishers need teachers for reviews of resources and this can be a good income source. It is also a good method of making contacts.
Sarah Lustig
- Nov 25, 2020
- 4 min
Should school textbooks follow the curriculum order or devise their own?
Many educational publishers aim to follow the curriculum order in their books. In this post, I weigh up the pros and cons.
Sarah Lustig
- Oct 22, 2020
- 5 min
Five steps to commissioning successful digital products
Commissioning your first digital product?
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