by Virginia Lloyd | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, Editorial Development, Improve your writing, Popular, Publishing
One of my most popular posts, I’ve finally given my take on unsolicited manuscript submissions to Australian book publishers a makeover. Most writers who submit their manuscript electronically are wasting their time. Here’s why – and what you can do...
by Virginia Lloyd | Apr 28, 2013 | Blog, Improve your writing, Popular
A writer asked me recently how can she get her work edited if she can’t afford to hire an experienced freelance editor. Affordability is a big issue for many writers who are serious about their work and prepared to do the revisions necessary to get closer to...
by Virginia Lloyd | Dec 1, 2012 | Blog, Popular, Publishing
I’ve just returned from a too-brief trip to Sydney where, in addition to catching up with family, a couple of old friends and a few clients, I enjoyed a number of meetings with publishers from the major trade publishing houses based there.* Would you like to...
by Virginia Lloyd | Jan 11, 2011 | Blog, Improve your writing, Popular
Aspiring authors often ask me about “average” word lengths for their manuscripts. While there’s no secret formula if you want to get a book published, general ranges for certain genres do apply. I found this post, which usefully summarizes word...