On publishing

The key to getting a publishing deal

Abigail Johnson, author of The Secret Collector, reflects on the path to publication following the release of her debut novel.

Disability representation in the publishing industry

Course alumna Penny Batchelor, author of My Perfect Sister and Her New Best Friend, explores disability representation and action in the publishing industry today.

How BookTok revolutionised the Romance genre

As BookTok books dominate the charts, we take a look at why and how BookTok has changed the publishing industry through the lens of Romance.

How to have confidence when marketing your book

SilverWood Books’ Debra Penrice explores the tools to help you market your book. However, before picking your strategy, she explains why confidence must come first.

Does self-publishing compromise quality?

Busting the myths: conventional publishing versus self-publishing

Publishing director Helen Hart offers insight into conventional publishing and how you might benefit from retaining more control in a hybrid, professional self-publishing process.

Michael Lynes on independently publishing his debut novel

Michael Lynes shares his experiences of publishing his first novel Blood Libel and learning how to promote himself online and find his readership.

Getting published during a pandemic.

Penny Batchelor on getting a book published during a pandemic

From Zoom book launches to online lit festivals – alumna Penny Batchelor tells us about her debut novel My Perfect Sister and her journey to publication in 2020.

Author Caroline Smailes discusses when to send to agents

Author Caroline Smailes discusses how to tell when your novel is ready to send to agents, dealing with the publishing industry and writing interactive fiction.

Author Deborah Masson explains when to submit to agents

Author and Faber Academy alumna Deborah Masson explores when to submit to agents, dealing with feedback on your work and whether to plan your novel.

Becoming a Mslexia competition runner-up

How a weekend course set me up for a Mslexia competition

Short Story in a Weekend alumna and Mslexia Short Story Competition runner-up Kristen Loesch discusses how taking the course opened her eyes to the power of short fiction.

What would you tell your pre-published self?

Write Advice – author Ayisha Malik on characters and plotting

Author Ayisha Malik explains how she creates engaging characters, the process of getting published and gives tips to budding authors.

London Book Fair 2020

Why should I go to London Book Fair 2020?

London Book Fair is the biggest annual event in the UK publishing trade diary. PWA’s Mo Harber-Lamond explores why you should get yourself a ticket.