The JCA Edit
After three decades of publishing experience in Australia and overseas, Jane shares her insights into the book world, from analysing the current fiction trends to how the Frankfurt Book Fair works. The knowledge she shares with aspiring and established authors is unparalleled.
Recent acquisitions have changed the Australian publishing landscape, so what does that say about the industry?
Just last month, I recorded an episode for my podcast The Publisher and The Writer outlining all the publishers operating in Australia from the large international houses to small indies.
Since then, two award-winning Australian owned presses Affirm Press and Pantera Press have been bought out by larger companies. Why?
A Publisher and a Writer make a Podcast.
A ten-episode podcast series available on Spotify and Apple with the aim to demystify the publishing industry.
What went wrong at Booktopia?
Today I filed my statement of claim with the receivers McGrathNicol for monies owed to my publishing company, Ventura Press, by the now defunct Booktopia.
Ask the Publisher: How do I get my book into my local bookshop?
A common question I hear from authors after their book is published, is “Why isn’t my book in my local bookshop?”. There are many reasons why that might be the case.
What makes a bestseller?
I believe for all authors, framing the terms reference of what a bestseller means is an important exercise. You can and should value your work by other measures.
Everything I’ve learned in my 30+ years of publishing
Publishing is at an inflexion point. From within, as it grapples with a workforce that demands a living wage and better conditions, and from without as it is finally exposed to the power of digital transformation.