Project management

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.

Sarah Lustig

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

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

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

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

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

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

Five steps to commissioning successful digital products

Commissioning your first digital product? Start here >>>

Sarah Lustig

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

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

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