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    Tag: author-editor relationship

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    What editors need to know about author care: tips from a publisher-turned-author

    I began my publishing career in children’s publishing as an editor, long enough ago that I applied to a job ad in a physical copy…

    Louie Stowell February 21, 2022
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    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 2: expectations and implementation

    In Part 1: An industry of opportunity, Sophie Playle explored who self-publishes, why and how self-publishing has developed over the years, and what this means for…

    Sophie Playle May 23, 2017
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    Why authors need to get messy

    If you’re an author, or you’re working with an author, then you may beat yourself/them up for being unable to summon up a laser-like focus…

    Alison Jones May 17, 2017

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 1: an industry of opportunity

    The self-publishing boom has happened and it’s here to stay. Options are increasing for writers choosing to take ownership of the publication of their books,…

    Sophie Playle May 7, 2017

    Publisher-author clashes: How to deal with the most common areas of conflict

    Working with authors has to be the best part of any commissioning editor’s job. At Open University Press, I have been lucky to work closely…

    Monika Lee April 18, 2017
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    Difficult authors: 14 tips for editors

    Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. In a previous…

    Sue Littleford April 11, 2017
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    Publishing and Positioning: What thought leadership means for authors

    My mum received a Christmas card from an old friend a few years back with a brief update on family news, including this plaintive summary:…

    Alison Jones April 4, 2017
    2 Comments

    The author platform: Why it matters for publishers

    Adrian Zackheim, founder of Portfolio, Penguin’s prestigious business book list, knows a thing or two about acquiring and marketing business books. So when I spoke…

    Alison Jones March 22, 2017
    1 Comment

    Roundup of the Westminster Media Forum Keynote Seminar

    Abbie Headon is Commissioning and Digital Development Editor at Summersdale Publishers, and a BookMachine Board Member (representing the Editorial Channel). I was lucky enough last week to…

    Abbie Headon January 30, 2017
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    Rejection stinks: Tips for authors on handling rejections

    Jonny Geller is the joint CEO of Curtis Brown. Jonny represents a wide range of bestselling and award winning writers. His clients include: William Boyd,…

    Jonny Geller January 23, 2017
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    Interview with Literary Agent Harry Illingworth

    Harry Illingworth is a literary agent at DHH Literary Agency, where he specialises in genre fiction and is actively building his list. He is also…

    BookMachine January 11, 2017
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