Wesley Thompson
@liquidType
Editor, proofreader and book-production specialist
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The Bicycle Test, Damian Wąsowicz's inspiring memoir about recovering from a traumatic brain injury (produced by Liquid Type) is now available in print in the Daily Maverick Shop. tinyurl.com/2uhkfhv5
I'm happy to have edited and produced The Bicycle Test, an inspiring book about surviving a serious brain injury, Damian Wąsowicz's story of recovery after a bike accident, a memoir of courage and hope. Damian: 'I'm really proud of the final product.' 👈👏 amzn.to/3qLyxpY
So happy to have produced Running to Stand Still by Dr Theo Covary, about the municipal electricity crisis in SA. Liquid Type Publishing Services now uses a smart, digital-first method: we push one button to produce print and ebook. First such title. 🙌🥳 amazon.com/Running-Stand-…
The next #BookDash will take place on 18 September! We're looking for topnotch writers, illustrators, designers and editors to make great books with us, in just one day. Applications are open until Sunday, 15 August: bookdash.org/events/book-da…. Spread the call! #everychild100books
Today marks a significant milestone. I have completed my book that I started writing 4 years ago YAY! and sent it off to the editor and publisher. I tell my story in the hope that it would inspire others to find their voice #livingmypurpose #coachingforlife #survivingabuse
We've just published "Little Shoots" to bookdash.org, free for all to read and re-use. Created at our 17th Book Dash event by Wiehan de Jager (Illustrator), @SopeMartins (Writer), @Legendaree24 (Designer), and Alison Ziki (Editor) #everychild100books #bookdash
We've just published "Yes you can!" to the Book Dash website, free for all!👩🚒👷♀️ Created at our 17th Book Dash event on 15 May by @BosaSubi (Illustrator), Georgia Demertzis (Designer), Xolile Sepuru (Writer) and @Margot_Bertels (Editor). #everychild100books #bookdash
We're beyond excited to play a part in this wonderfully innovative climate-change publishing project from Sam @Beckbessinger. Is it a book? Is it a game? Both! Your job's to make decisions that let humankind survive the century: survivethecentury.net youtube.com/watch?v=QsVUiE…
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Survive the Century: a climate game of choice and consequences...
My latest article, about how, according to research, our brains treat stories as ultra-real simulations. Some thoughts on how we can make our stories more immersive. Also part review of Lisa Cron’s fascinating book, Wired for Story. bit.ly/3owNfgF
The latest SAFREA survey on freelancing in SA reveals that a third of freelancers earn less than R10,000 a month. That's less than half the average gross national salary. It's been a gruelling year for freelancers, especially in the magazine sector. safrea.co.za.
Seeing my latest book in print. It is available at Exclusive Books in October.
Wow, thanks @ImcocoMash, I'm still learning, but more importantly, this book of yours is changing lives. whatsyourmove.co.za
Shooo @liquidType the best to ever do it. Edited my book and it’s a job well done🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is a fascinating book. I enjoyed editing it but kept looking over my shoulder (wrong place?) since Prof Marwala warns: 'It's now so simple … for a computer to read, as well as to check spelling and grammar, that companies no longer employ people to perform these tasks.' 😨
"Closing the Gap" by @txm1971 is being published by @PanMacmillanSA on the 1st of October. In bookstores and available online. An accessible guide to the 4IR from a leading expert!
Clare-Rose Julius, of Book Lingo, is incredible. If you're looking for someone to help you self-publish and distribute your book, Clare is that person. Here's Book Lingo's website: thelionsden.co.za/listing/book-l…
This is Clare, she is amazing helped me edit, typeset, print and distribute my book🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 She is the best ally for any Self Publishing Author even @JackiePhamotse knows. Please email her [email protected]
Check out my latest article: The Humble Manuscript Evaluation: One of the Most Useful Yet Underutilised Tools for Writers linkedin.com/pulse/humble-m… via @LinkedIn
The team tells me Preorders are open on whatsyourmove.co.za 🔥🔥🔥 I’m so excited I’m like a child. What you read in that book is our secret neh😔😂😂😂
This is humbling, as I was incredibly lucky to have the chance to edit your wonderful book and work with such a talented author.
You made my life so much easier. I cried at all the help- you took my voice and made it sound so good. You are key Wesley. I can’t wait to send you my next mess. Thank you so much. This Guy👈🏾🔥🔥🔥 If ever you need an editor
Congrats, Nicolette! This is an incredible book that is going to help lots of people.
Finally🙌🏾 a good 18 months of writing, re-writing,ast year August after being done saying nah this isn’t it. Starting from scratch. My editor making me cry, book deals making me cringe. What a journey. #whatsyourmove is done Only accepting preorders from 20th July
If you work at a bookshop, and want to try this out, let me know? The idea: if I want a book, and want to buy local, I can email the stores in my city in seconds. Then they can reply to me directly. booksquid.com youtu.be/ZAfo0pwsJys
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