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Behind the books: how publishing works

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Communication in publishing...

How do authors feel about it? What can publishers do?

Author endorsements - what are they and why do they matter?

A piece about author blurbs/quotes, what they are used for, and what you can do to help!

Let's talk about audiobooks...

Listen up!

What happens when an editor loves your book?

The excitement, the behind-the-scenes considerations, and the next steps...

What it's like being a Publisher at a Big Five house in 2026

An interview with Christina Demosthenous (Penguin Random House) on how she came up in the industry, the moments that changed her, and what she looks for in new authors...

'Don't wait for the perfect moment to start writing - it will never appear!'

The winner of Amazon's Kindle Storyteller Award talks about her work and why it's important to be brave and take the leap into writing!

What is a 'vision' for a book?

What do editors mean when they say this? Why does it lead to them turning books down?

'Getting my novel ready for submission took a year...' Jennie Godfrey on writing, bookseller support, imposter syndrome and more!

The bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things tells us her top writing tips and talks about starting writing in her late forties...

Spotlight on Skylight: all about a new imprint looking for fresh voices!

An insight into job-sharing, developing ideas and why AI cannot replicate humans, with Sophie Wilson and Sam Eades of Simon & Schuster

How to sustain a writing career...

Six tips to help you stay in it for the long haul...