The Editor’s Blog

8 Must-read contemporary poetry collections for your list

8 Contemporary Poetry Recommendations

by Olga Bialasik Last week, we talked about getting your poetry published and the various avenues available for this. But […]

4 Female-written books about physical and mental health

by Shelby Jones You may be thinking reading about health is niche, but the topic of mental and physical wellbeing […]

Spooky Book Shelf: Nonfiction recommendations for when you need a thrill

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

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 […]

Self-help vs self-improvement: What is the difference?

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

12 Hours in York 3

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?

Cancel Culture 2

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

Physical books vs e-books: The ultimate reader’s debate (and the danger of binge-reading)

Physical books vs e-books 2

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? The Billie Eilish case study

Billie Eilish blog

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 […]

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 […]

Here’s why physical books are NOT going extinct

Will Bookshops Ever Die Out?

by Shakira Morar No one in the industry can certainly say whether bookshops will die out—and if they do, when […]

5 Ways the publishing industry can have a better impact on the environment

5 Ways the Publishing Industry Can Have a Better Impact on the Environment

by Alicja Sowinska In the past few decades, many of us have become aware of environmental issues such as pollution […]

What makes a good self-help book?

What Makes a Good Self-Help Book?

by Phoebe Geary Whether you want to restructure your lifestyle, maximise your true potential, or simply boost productivity, self-help books […]

The best independent bookshops in the West Midlands

The Best Independent Bookshops in the West Midlands

For readers, there are few things lovelier in life than visiting a beautiful indie bookshop, browsing their selection, and leaving […]