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As far as I'm aware, I don't think I've ever read a published debut novel. I mean, being an editor and all, I've come across my fair share of first novels, but a published debut just isn't something I come across very often. I usually stick by the well-known authors, the well-known type with a... Continue Reading →
I've got to admit, I never really planned on picking this book up, but the moment I set eyes on it, I knew I had to read it. With its silver, almost holographic cover design, I couldn't not pick it up. It wasn't until I held the book in my hand and felt the weight of its... Continue Reading →
As a newbie editor, I've come across my fair share of errors and faults in writing. Usually, when I pick up a piece of writing, I'm on the look out for grammatical errors: spelling mistakes or words used in the wrong context. Sometimes I'll pull up on a sentence that could be structured differently to... Continue Reading →
I'm going to be honest about this one: I never really wanted to read this book. Marketed as more of a piece about the Australian landscape than a book with a story line, I was always hesitant to read it. Sure, I find Australia interesting (I do live in Australia, after all)... but a book... Continue Reading →
Ok, so you're a writer. You've just finished writing a book or a short story or maybe even just a chapter of your latest work in progress. Adrenaline flows through your veins as you print it out for the first time and place it on your desk. It's your baby, your beloved, your life, and it's... Continue Reading →
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