Self-Publishing with ALLi

Books Without Barriers – Making Your Writing More Accessible: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone

Jun 4, 2025
Join Anna Featherstone as she chats with Julie Ganner, an accredited freelance editor and lecturer, and Agata Mrva-Montoya, a senior lecturer in publishing. They delve into making books inclusive, covering key aspects like formatting, fonts, image descriptions, and the significance of creating 'born accessible' content. Discover what print disability means, tips for enhancing children's books, and the impact of typography on readability. This insightful conversation empowers authors to reach diverse audiences by implementing straightforward accessibility strategies.
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INSIGHT

Accessibility Broadens Reader Reach

  • Accessibility in publishing is about providing equitable reading experiences for all, including those with print disabilities.
  • One in five people in Australia have disabilities affecting their ability to read traditional printed books.
ANECDOTE

Agata's Accessibility Journey

  • Agata started by adding alt text to e-books before knowing the wider context of accessibility.
  • Later, working with disability organizations helped her create fully accessible EPUB files for Sydney University Press.
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Julie's Accessibility Epiphany

  • Julie was shocked by the barriers that print disabilities create when she first attended an inclusive publishing forum.
  • She realized many editorial issues were easily fixable and started work on accessibility guides.
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