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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
Jan 27, 20233 min read


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
Oct 7, 20223 min read


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
Aug 31, 20224 min read


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
Apr 27, 20224 min read


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
Mar 30, 20224 min read


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
Sep 30, 20215 min read


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
Nov 25, 20204 min read


Five steps to commissioning successful digital products
Commissioning your first digital product?
Start here >>>
Sarah Lustig
Oct 22, 20205 min read


The insider tips authors secretly want their publishers to know
I spoke to some of the best authors I have worked with and found out what they really thought of the publishing process.
Sarah Lustig
Sep 24, 20207 min read


Top tips on taking over a project midway through
I consider how project managers can make a project their own when taking over midway through.
Sarah Lustig
Sep 2, 20204 min read


Sticking to a project budget – to save or splurge?
A project manager must ensure their projects stay on budget. But do you kick off your heels and spend the whole budget?
Sarah Lustig
Jun 24, 20204 min read
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