Who we are
At Broadcast Books, the author is at the centre of the project.
Stories shape our lives, and we’re here to help independent authors share theirs with the world in the most compelling and professional way possible.
Led by publishing expert Bernadette Foley, from our beautiful Sydney-based office, Broadcast Books brings together a trusted team of talented freelance editors, proofreaders, designers, and printers. Together, we’re committed to creating books of exceptional quality.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with independent authors, guiding them through every stage of the publishing journey.
Whether you're crafting your first book or adding to your body of work, Broadcast Books is here to help you bring your vision to life.
Bernadette Foley
I work with people who want to tell their stories and produce books of the highest quality.
Across my career, for over 30 years, I have worked in-house and freelance for many of Australia’s leading publishing companies, including in the role of fiction and non-fiction publisher at Hachette Australia and Pan Macmillan. As a publisher and editor I have worked with well-loved authors, including Di Morrissey and Thomas Mayo, Ned Manning and Professor Marcia Langton, and I’ve helped many emerging writers to build their careers.
For services to the publishing industry, I received the George Robertson Award.
Since 2015, I have run Broadcast Books, working directly with writers, assisting and encouraging them to develop their writing skills through individual mentoring and workshops. As well, I work with authors to publish their books independently to a professional standard.
I established and lectured in the UTS Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing for many years. Also, I have lectured in the Masters of Publishing at Sydney University. I lead online workshops for the Australian Writers Centre and my own small-group writing workshops.
I believe it is important to share my knowledge of the publishing industry with writers, so they can fully understand the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in creating good books. I love stories – real and imagined – and enjoy working with people to broadcast and share their stories effectively.
Photo: Ben Guthrie
Bernadette recently worked with various publishers on …
Testimonials
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My own writing for this guide ['Welcome to Country'] was improved immensely by Bernadette Foley, whose editing is greatly appreciated.
Professor Marcia Langton
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I appreciate Bernadette Foley, a good comrade, guide and editor of 'Always Was, Always Will Be', and many of my books.
Thomas Mayo
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To editor, Bernadette Foley … [and others], I thank you for your commitment to this publication and your steady and expert stewardship in bringing the book to fruition.
Brian Sherman
