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.

Article
3 min read
19th July 2021
Edited
16th August 2021
In this extract from the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2022, bestselling author Peter James discusses the challenges a writer may face along the...
Blog
5 min read
21st June 2021
Edited
22nd June 2021

Over the years I’ve struggled with this question, finding it impossible to judge my own work. Adept at knowing when someone else’s manuscript hits...

Article
5 min read
15th June 2021
Edited
21st June 2021
The long journey from evening class to a two-book deal

Jane Austen wouldn’t have produced such a clunky title. But what if she had? Would she...