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Literary agent Molly Jamieson talks about submitting your sci-fi/fantasy novel and the importance of consistency in magical systems.
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The publishing process
If you want to know more about the journey of a book once the manuscript is ready, and also about the various roles people play in different parts of the publishing process (including design, formatting, production, distribution and sales) then this section of the site brings together a wealth of knowledge from publishing industry professionals.
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Selina Brown, CEO and founder of the Black British Book Festival, talks about the creation of the festival and her own journey as a writer.
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Greg Heinimann, Deputy Creative Designer at Bloomsbury, takes us through the process of designing a cover.