Selling Direct
When it comes to the business of writing and self-publishing, many authors think about selling their books via Amazon first. That makes sense because it is one of the biggest …
Writing Magazine
The Relaxed Writer
The start of a new year is a great time for setting our writing goals for the coming months. Perhaps this will be the year you finally get that book …
Ask The Agent – Stephanie Glencross
Stephanie Glencross joined David Higham Associates in 2018. Previously, she was an editor at Gregory & Company and edited award-winning novelists like Val McDermid, Minette Walters, and Tan Twan Eng. Her list …
Retreating to Write
I try to run away at least once a year. If I’m lucky, I manage it twice. Running away can be one of the best things we can do for …
The Heir Affair
None of us wants to think about our death. But, as writers, thanks to copyright, our words continue living and generating an income for our heirs after we die. So, …
Poetry in Performance
Could performance boost your poetry business? Simon Whaley chats to three poets who regularly take to the stage. The first Thursday in October is National Poetry Day. It’s an opportunity …
Ask the Agent – Lisa Highton
Lisa Highton’s publishing experience spans the world. She’s been a publishing director at Doubleday, HarperCollins, and Hodder in Australia. She returned to the UK in 2005 to work for Hachette, …
Writing Magazine: Capturing Ideas
I once woke in the middle of the night with an idea for a new cosy crime novel. Realising how important this was, I grabbed the notebook and pen I …
Ask The Agent – Skylark Literary
Simon Whaley chats to literary agents Amber Caravéo and Joanna Moult of the Skylark Literary Agency. Amber Caravéo was the Editorial Director at Orion Children’s Books, and Joanna Moult edited …
Writing Magazine – Plastic Fantastic
Accepting card payments at book events is easier than you might think. Simon Whaley chats to two authors who think plastic is fantastic. The Covid pandemic affected writers in many …