Narrator Spotlight: Peter J. Matthews
Week 24 – in which we interview a British audiobook narrator and find out what's really in the cupboard under the stairs...
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Artist Spotlight: Anita Zaramella
Week 23 – In which we interview an Italian illustrator and comic book artist
Plagiarise or Die?
Week 22 – In which we ponder life after the Singularity, and catch AI in the act
Artist Spotlight: Jimmy Makepeace
Week 21 – In which we interview the wonderful Bristolian illustrator of all things fantastical
Submissions Update
Week 20 – in which we refine our submissions policy, consider the pros and cons of prologues, and desire to be kissed on the throat.
Showing, Telling and Reopening
Week 19 – in which we finish submissions, find our first title, open for more, and think about when to show and when to tell
Supporting Human Made
Week 18 - in which I realise that we are all only human
The Author Contract
Week 17 – in which we slowly work our way through submissions, and assemble our author contract, clause by mind-numbing clause.
What is Speculative Non-Fiction?
Week 16 - in which we find ourselves reeling in the aftermath of opening to submissions, and wondering why people are more interested in fantasy than facts
Artisan Publishing
Week 15 – in which we get our priorities straight