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8th December 2020
When you're dealing with an actual agent or editor at a publishing house though, how do you stay true to your vision without shooting...
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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8th December 2020
There are surprising benefits to being a Twit. The other day I had a brief conversation with author Jackie Collins. This wouldn’t...
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11th December 2020
Some writers swear by endless author visits and events as the best way of getting noticed. Bookshops, libraries, universities, literary lunches,...
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16th December 2020
In some ways, it's easier to talk about what a synopsis isn't. It's not a book blurb, designed to entice you in and leave you hanging. It's not a...
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8th December 2020
So what does that mean?
Well, the traditional auction is one held by an agent who is asking publishing houses to...
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17th December 2020
Ghostwriters have been enjoying a large dose of the spotlight recently, thanks to the recently released film 'The Ghost'. It paints a sharp...