Behind the books: how publishing works. Click to read The Honest Editor, by Phoebe Morgan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

An interview with Vicky Palmer about different levels of campaigns, how authors can support their marketing, and that time she filmed a trailer for When God Was A Rabbit...with a rabbit.

A little fun to offset the stress of London Book Fair comparison-itis!

An honest look at the reality behind the noise!

Author Teresa Driscoll candidly shares the highs and lows of her writing career, how it feels to write a book out of contract, and what success looks like after a decade of rejection...

The Paper Literary team talk about signing authors in other countries, the differences in the UK/US markets, what happens when authors leave agents, and how it feels to set up a new literary agency!

On what to expect from your PR campaign, founding her new agency, working with David Nicholls and Maggie O'Farrell, and getting to know your local bookshops... (spoiler: no one had to quit)

Enter to win a critique of your synopsis and first 10k words!

An insight into a working week - and why we might be slower getting back to you!

A competition for paid subscribers to have your synopsis and 10k words assessed…

How do publishers control their finances, and how do authors get paid?

The bestselling suspense novelist tells us her secrets of success, and shares her ups and downs, with some brilliant advice for authors...

An insight into a hectic week in Germany...

The highs and lows of getting words on the page!

An agent's assistant tells us how to stand out in the slush pile and gives tips on navigating the early years of the industry. Plus a subscriber discount!

A competition, and a run-through of what you may have missed...

Behind the books: how publishing works. Click to read The Honest Editor, by Phoebe Morgan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

And more honest answers in this Q+A based on your real questions about the publishing industry.

Hachette UK Foreign Rights Director Melis Dagoglu shares her insights into how US and translation rights work, why markets differ, and what's on-trend right now...

We speak to Nelle Andrew & Sue Armstrong about why they love their jobs, what they look for in new submissions, and why success isn't always overnight...

Why it can happen, and what you can do...

What really happens when the decision is made? How do you balance head vs heart?

Behind the books: how publishing works. Click to read The Honest Editor, by Phoebe Morgan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

The dreaded track record, retailers, and luck!

Do judge a book by its cover...everyone else does!

Book Synopsis: An intense heatwave. A high-stakes baby shower. Will it all end in tears?Nicki, Lauren, Charlotte and Steffi have been friends since university. Now in their thirties, life is pullin…