Every publisher’s worst nightmare has come true in rush to complete Collingwood’s premiership book

AFL books are a winner with footy fans but the six-week turnaround can be a nightmare for writers and publishers, leaving room for errors. And word is that‘s just what happened after Collingwood’s victory.

Nick Daicos and Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrate with the premiership cup during the 2023 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Dylan Burns

Collingwood’s premiership victory had some anxious moments, but it appears not as many as the book written to celebrate the historic win.

It’s a well-known secret AFL premiership books are a winner with fans, but a nightmare for the writer and publishers given the quick turnaround.

The key to success is the Christmas sales, which means the book has to be done and dusted within six weeks which in the publishing world is practically unheard of.

Obviously this rush job leaves room for some potential errors, with word in the literary world saying the upcoming 2023 Collingwood premiership book by Hardie Grant has plenty, think stats and even player names.

Word is the boo boos are so rife an insert post production had to be slipped in apologising and correcting the litany of mistakes. Pedants prepare yourself. It’s every publisher’s worst nightmare.