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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Not the BUCKET LIST I was hoping for...
In the intricate dance of life, I often feel like I’m living two seemingly disparate worlds – one revolving around my cherished family...
Crystal Leonardi
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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12 Ways Authors Can Use Social Media to Increase Engagement
Picture this. You enter a café for your morning cup of coffee. There’s a queue, and you are patient enough, but your stomach grumbles in...
Crystal Leonardi
Jan 31, 20245 min read
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Surviving Jasper
This recollection of our experience through Cyclone Jasper was written on 20th December 2023, 9 days after landfall. Cyclone Jasper...
Crystal Leonardi
Dec 22, 202318 min read
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Reflections - The Relationship We Have with Ourselves
This poem came to me this morning as I reflected on a special book I started reading last night. 'FEARLESS' by Jelena Dokic is offering...
Crystal Leonardi
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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