The Imagined Past – Boundaries of Authenticating History in Historical Fiction
Henry James’ sharp, perspicuous, yet harsh rebuke of the genre of Historical Fiction encapsulates the caution that readers when presented with a piece of Historical Fiction must wonder: how authentic is what I am reading? Did this really happen?
5 Things I’ve Learned Working in a Publishing House
Truthfully, I didn’t know what to expect when starting in a student-run publishing house. We are one of only a few in all of Australia, or even in the world, and while I was eager to spread my wings and dip my toes into the industry – be a big girl, if you will – I had a lot to learn.
Book Review: Moonlight and Dust by Jasmin McGaughey
Jasmin McGaughey, a Torres Strait Islander and African American author from Queensland, uncovers belonging, identity, coming-of-age and magic in her young adult debut novel, Moonlight and Dust, releasing in July 2025 by Allen & Unwin.
The Power Of Yes And No: Imposter Syndrome in Publishing
There is a sense of imposter syndrome that comes with the responsibility of being an acquisitions associate. Before even entering the role, I had doubted my own ability to evaluate, accept, and even reject submissions from aspiring authors.
What It’s Like Working At Elephant Page
I had no idea what to expect when I started working at Elephant Page in March of 2025. I was halfway through my master's degree and had never had the pleasure of working in the publishing business before. I also knew Elephant Page was only a year old and still making a name for itself. Even though I was unsure how the semester would play out, I was still excited to get the experience of working for a real publishing house.
Book Review: Don’t Let The Forest In by C. G. Drews
Don’t Let The Forest In by C. G. Drews is a queer, dark academia, YA horror novel published in 2024 by Hodder Children’s Books, an imprint of Hachette.
The book follows Andrew Perrault’s return to boarding school, where he finds refuge in writing twisted fairytales for Thomas Rye
From Digital Book Tours to BookTok: The New Era of Publishing Marketing
There’s no doubt that the rise of social media has changed the marketing landscape and has had a significant impact on the way publishing houses market their books. Once, traditional publishing houses relied heavily on book tours, print advertisements and word-of-mouth to drive their book sales. Now, getting a number one bestseller can be as easy as having a TikTok go viral.
Reading Between the Lines: All About Elephant Page Publishing’s Editorial Team
Editing a manuscript is a complex and lengthy process that is split up into three main parts: structural editing, copyediting and proofreading.
Book Review: Big Time by Jordon Prosser
I was intrigued to read the Australian dystopian novel Big Time by Jordan Prosser, published in 2024. I was intrigued even more by not only its genre of Australian dystopian fiction but also its unique centring of music and psychedelics.
Do We Really Judge Books by Their Covers?
The term “never judge a book by its cover” has been preached to us since we were kids, but no matter the warnings, that’s still exactly what we do, isn’t it? When our fingers drift over spines in bookstores, they don’t stop to pull out the bland books. Instead, they curl around the bright ones, the artistic ones, the pretty ones – the ones with the sprayed edges or gold foiling.
Why You Should Consider Smaller Publishing Houses
As a writer, you have many choices in your journey through the literary landscape. However, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will publish your book.
A Manuscript’s Journey – What We Do in the Acquisitions Department
Have you ever wondered what happens to your manuscript after you send it to a publisher?
The first stop a manuscript makes is at the Acquisitions Department. As Acquisition Associates, we have the pleasure of being the first to read all the manuscripts that fly into Elephant Page Publishing (EPP).
How Can We Use Storytelling to Enhance Financial Literacy in Children?
As a parent, it can be hard to know how and when to broach the subject of money with children. We all want to give our children the best start in life, and part of that is setting them up to be financially literate.
The Making of Henry
How do you teach kids about money in a way that’s fun, engaging, and actually sticks? Annette Morgan’s Henry the Wombat Learns to Budget does just that, turning financial literacy into an adventure.
How our logo was created
Have you ever wondered what goes into making a logo? Find out here as we take you through our journey.