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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
This is guest blog from Norah Myers. Norah works for an independent publisher in Toronto. Her job blends editorial with marketing; she helps support an…
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