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Helpful author habits for your future self
Wherever you are in the publishing process, there are smart steps you can take today that will make things smoother tomorrow and give...
Crystal Leonardi
Jul 14 min read


Leveraging Your Book: From Pages to Profits
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by Cairns Business Women's Club about how resilience has shaped my business journey. Writing a book is a...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 303 min read


From the Bush to the Bookshelves: How Tony Park Built a Thriving self-published Author Career
With a budding author at the 2024 Cairns Tropical Writer's Festival. I recently tuned into a fantastic episode of the Inspirational...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 303 min read


The Hardest Words To Write
As a publisher, I’ve congratulated countless authors, eyes sparkling with the satisfaction of a completed manuscript, only to watch their...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 23 min read


Video-Savvy Author
In today's digital landscape, video content has become an indispensable tool for authors aiming to enhance their visibility and connect...
Crystal Leonardi
Feb 283 min read


Hook a Publisher in the First 30 Pages - Part 3
Thanks for returning to my blog for Part 3! To re-cap: When it comes to writing, there are no hard and fast rules—every ‘rule’ proposed...
Crystal Leonardi
Jan 222 min read


Hook a Publisher in the First 30 Pages - Part 2
Thanks for returning to my blog for Part 2! To re-cap: When it comes to writing, there are no hard and fast rules—every ‘rule’ proposed...
Crystal Leonardi
Jan 222 min read


Hook a Publisher in the First 30 Pages - Part 1
When it comes to writing, there are no hard and fast rules—every ‘rule’ proposed by writers has been broken at some point. However, there...
Crystal Leonardi
Jan 223 min read


We all Want More of it... Time, Money & Energy
Starting a writing journey can feel incredibly exciting. You’re brimming with ideas and enthusiasm, ready to dive into your creative...
Crystal Leonardi
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Meeting the Duchess of York
From vision to reality - how I came to meet Sarah Ferguson. When opportunity meets vision, magic unfolds. Just a month ago, I created an...
Crystal Leonardi
Nov 5, 20244 min read


5 Essential Healthy Habits for Writers
Being a writer is more than just putting words on a page. Success often comes from cultivating daily habits that foster creativity,...
Crystal Leonardi
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Origins
Origins – where did you begin? Three years ago, in the quiet moments of a bustling household, where the hums of the washing machine and...
Crystal Leonardi
Sep 13, 20244 min read


Winning SILVER at Ausmums, what it means to me...
Winning silver in the Professional Service Business of the Year category at the Ausmumpreneur Awards is a moment of immense pride and...
Crystal Leonardi
Aug 30, 20242 min read


What if No One Shows Up?
When an author’s book event doesn’t draw a big crowd, it can be disappointing and confidence-shaking. Despite careful planning, which...
Crystal Leonardi
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Submitting Your Manuscript – The do’s & don’ts
As a publisher, these are some of the questions I get asked most… What are publishers looking for? How is ‘the slush pile’ assessed? Why...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 7, 20244 min read


Manuscript Readiness
How do I know when my manuscript is ready to be submitted? When you write a book, it is officially called a manuscript until it’s...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 7, 20243 min read


So you didn’t get a book deal – now what?
As a self-published author and publisher for almost 4 years now, one of the most common questions I receive from writers goes something...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 7, 20243 min read


International Award for CEO, Crystal Leonardi
LOCAL WOMAN WINS BRONZE FOR GLOBAL AWARDS, WOMEN CHANGING THE WORLD. Crystal Leonardi of Bowerbird Publishing has been named Woman in...
Crystal Leonardi
May 27, 20242 min read


2024 Telly Awards WINNER!
BOWERBIRD PUBLISHING’S BOOK TRAILER SERIES NAMED BEST SOCIAL VIDEO IN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT IN THE 45th ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS Julatten,...
Crystal Leonardi
May 27, 20243 min read


Write, Share, Thrive: Master Blogging to build your online presence
Presented by Crystal Leonardi at Cairns Tropical Writer's Festival Sunday, 10th March 2024 – 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cairns City Library 1. ...
Crystal Leonardi
Mar 18, 20248 min read

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