Aug 072011
 

Hay House Writers WorshopHay House Writers Workshop

Just got back from the Hay House Writers Workshop in Melbourne.

Hay House was started by author Louise Hay as a Self Help type publishing house more than 20 years ago. Lots of aspiring authors would love to be published by Hay House because of it’s reputation in the Self Help community.

Funniest thing about this conference, I got the impression that its far more viable an option to self publish than it is to be tied to a publisher.  You loose a lot of your rights as an author when you sign up with a publisher.  And, its just as much work. However, when you want to start publishing internationally, I guess you need the experience and backing of an established publisher. Continue reading »

Aug 052011
 

Publishers Workshop

Well, a quick trip to Melbourne for me today. Nothing like waking up with only 4 hours sleep, to then go and sit in a publishing workshop all day.

That must be the best way I can think of, catching a red eye flight, then sitting all day in Melbourne Convention Centre, and trying to concentrate on what your trying to learn.  It can’t be healthy for you.

Fun Fun Fun … And it will be fun; just wish I had 8 hours sleep instead of 4.

Peter

Apr 102010
 

Salt & Vinegar Chips at 8000 metres

A packet of Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Chips (Crisps as the English folk refer to them) at a tad over 8000 metres flying from Brisbane to Melbourne cattle class.

Unfortunately the bag did NOT burst.

Tried it before, had to try it again.