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I hoped this book would be useful and it was, covering as it does all of the bases, including - thank you! - self-publishing. Surprisingly, it was more than that too.

While it focuses on the business of being an author, this concise volume also delivers valuable insights into how one might survive and thrive as an writer. What's refreshing here is that the focus is not on making money. Georgia Richter and Deborah Hunn clearly understand that writers need a business manual only as a means to an end: the goal is sustainability because, well, we don't have a choice but to write.

So while you'll find all you need to know about representation and publishing and self-promotion, you'll also learn about self-care and support systems and how you can be an ethical and generous participant in the cultural ecosystem.

The internet is littered with books to buy if you want to learn about selling books. This one is special because it doesn't require you to put all your trust into a self-proclaimed expert. Instead, it shares thoughtful, candid and useful advice from a diverse bunch of successful (often West-) Australian writers such as Amanda Curtin, Daniel de Lorne and David Whish-Wilson. Their contributions are carefully considered and practical.

It would have been great to see a few case studies unpacking the business models of publishing (and self-publishing), including a breakdown of figures, though I imagine there are sensitivities and confidentiality issues.

The list of resources is comprehensive, the research is thorough and the tone is encouraging. Fellow writers, don't miss out.