The Editor’s Blog

October Publishing News Roundup

October Publishing News Roundup

by Shelby Jones What’s happened in the world of publishing over the last week? Here is your monthly roundup of […]

Spooky Season Shelf: Nonfiction book recommendations for autumn

Spooky Season Shelf

by Olga Bialasik October is flying by and Halloween is closing in so fast that we might not even notice […]

This Is Your Sign to Do a Year Abroad

This Is Your Sign to Do a Year Abroad

by Soria Nicholson Eleven months ago, if someone had told me I’d soon be packing my bags and moving across […]

The BookTok Effect: How social media influences book marketing

The BookTok Effect

by Olga Bialasik Since the rise of social media, industries have taken advantage of its marketing potential and the internationality […]

How to Find the Right Creative Writing Degree

How to Find the Right Creative Writing Degree

by Peri Cimen Undertaking a creative writing degree is a big decision and research is the first step. Whether you’re […]

The Pros and Cons of a Creative Writing Degree

The Pros and Cons of a Creative Writing Degree

by Peri Cimen You may have found yourself wondering whether you need a creative writing degree to succeed as an […]

What Is the Difference between Self-help and Self-improvement Books?

What Is the Difference between Self-Help and Self-Improvement Books

by Ameesha Smith-Green Even for those who love nonfiction, the terminology can sometimes get confusing. After all, there’s self-help, self-improvement, […]

12 Hours in York: An indie book shopping and tea drinking heaven

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by Ameesha Smith-Green The pretty cathedral city of York is well-known for its black and white wooden buildings and confectionary, […]

Facing Our Literary History: Is “cancel culture” threatening the classics?

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by Beth Hutton The question of whether we can separate an artist from their work persists not only within the […]

Reflections on 2021: A year of book launches, teamwork, and charity

2021 Reflections

by Ameesha Smith-Green 2021 was a year to forget for many reasons, but we also like to look back on […]

Physical Books vs. E-books: How is technology changing our reading habits?

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by Becky Tandy Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a friend about whether print or digital books are better. […]

Does a Million Social Media Followers Translate to a Million Book Sales?

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by Ameesha Smith-Green When it comes to pitching a manuscript to agents or publishers, having an author platform is seen […]

5 Winter Holiday Destinations for Book Lovers

5 Winter Holiday Destinations for Book Lovers

by Beth Hutton If you’re anything like me, then you’ll agree there’s nothing better than cosying up on the sofa […]

10 Best Gifts for Book Lovers (That Aren’t Just Books)

10 Best Gifts for Book Lovers (That Aren't Just Books)

by Hana Walker When getting a present for a book lover, it can be all too easy to settle for […]

Cancelling “Cancel Culture”: What the new social buzzword means for the world of publishing

Cancelling Cancel Culture

by Beth Hutton Cancel culture is gaining momentum across academic circles and social media platforms alike, as people have been […]

Binge Culture and Its Impact on the Publishing Industry

Binge Culture and Its Impact on the Publishing Industry

by Becky Tandy With the growing popularity of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, bingeing has become a mainstream […]

New to Reading? A guide to starting a love affair with reading

New to Reading

by Summer Black Some people are born to read, but others don’t fall in love with books until later in […]

A Book Lover’s Guide to the Best of Birmingham

A Book Lover’s Guide to the Best of Birmingham

by Beth Hutton With its rich literary history of liberal writers and radical thinkers, Birmingham is a creative hotspot for […]