AI for copywriters: something we should cheer or something to fear?
Right at the start, let me come clean. During my career, AI has been a significant source of conc...
Publishing is poorly – with imposter syndrome
Since the formation of The FLIP (Female Leadership in Publishing) in 2019, the topic...
There’s no creativity without inclusion
Inclusion has been a buzz word in publishing for a while now. But what does it mean? And are we i...
How do we prepare the next generation of publishing industry leaders?
Let’s talk about mentoring
When was the last time you heard someone talk about mentoring in pub...
The Society of Young Publishers (SYP): 75 years young
The 1940s: filling a post-war need
Since forming in 1949, the SYP has committed to de-mystifying...
Taming the Wild West of PDF mark-up
Out with the old – in with the new! Goodbye, reams of paper mark-up. Goodbye, squiggly little pro...
Why good project management matters
Editor or project manager?
The job titles will vary – you may come across desk editors, producti...
My journey to editing children’s books
I think of myself as an accidental editor. It was never part of my grand plan to work in publishi...
How to become a professional proofreader
Are you thinking about becoming a proofreader? Perhaps you’re a career-changer looking for inspir...
Editing in a bilingual environment: opportunities and challenges
Canada has been a bilingual country since 1969; English and French are used by all federal instit...
How to be a successful publishing freelancer – in eight steps
Freelancing is a major life decision – it’s challenging, demanding and requires a dash of courage...
Insights into the world of indexing
Cookbooks, handbooks, textbooks, scholarly monographs, catalogues: a good index is still essentia...
Back to the FutureBook
During my publishing career, I’ve been to many conferences claiming that the revolution is comi...
A day in the life of a literary agent
I recently made the move to literary agenting after working as an editor for over a decade. Both ...
Life at Moniack Mhor – a special haven for writers
What happens when you put 16 writers together? Every week we have a new group of writers arrive a...
How publishing in Scotland is going from strength to strength
Scotland is home to around 100 active publishing companies, varying greatly in size and focus. St...
Writing and career advice from Blueprint for All
Blueprint for All, formerly known as the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, was founded in 1998. ...
Freelancing in fiction and board games
Why fiction and board games?
My husband is a board-game designer in his spare time. For some yea...
Realise your full potential in publishing with LDN Apprenticeships
LDN Apprenticeships are rated an ‘outstanding’ apprenticeship training provider by Ofsted. We hav...
A Day at the (London Book) Fair, 19 April 2023
Last year’s London Book Fair (LBF) was not a great experience for many: the building works outsid...
How winning a Rising Star Award helped my career
I won a Printing Charity Rising Star Award in 2019 whilst working at a small publishing company i...
The four golden rules of rewriting and substantive editing
There are certain things that everyone who rewrites for a living, or who calls themselves a subst...
Why World Book Day matters more than ever
World Book Day (WBD) is a charity that changes lives through reading. Every year, and year-round,...
Accelerate your career with the Society of Young Publishers mentorship scheme
The Society of Young Publishers (SYP) was established in 1949 and is run fully by volunteers. Any...
Five tips for successful self-publishing
As someone who’s spent 30 years as a journalist, I find writing fiction immensely freeing. At wor...
Practical career development: editorial and commissioning skills
It is May 2022, and the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) is run...
Is an MA in Publishing worth it?
The MA Publishing course at the University of Derby was set up in 2016 by Alistair Hodge. Alistai...
Independent publishing in mid-2022: Five themes at the IPG’s Spring Conference
The Independent Publishers Guild’s 2022 Spring Conference in Nottingham on 8 and 9 June discussed...
The Literary Consultancy (TLC)’s Festival of Writing and Wellness
‘Wellness’ has been a hot topic in the media, and on social media, recently – particularly in the...
The heart of the matter: how to write a book review (and how not to)
Avoid retelling the story
It’s easiest to begin with what to avoid when writing a review, so I’l...
IPA Academy: Resolving global publishing’s skills gap
The global pandemic nudged the publishing ecosystem to rapidly adopt digital technologies to keep...
Ten top tips for freelance success in publishing
Every month hundreds of people give up their job and go freelance. What are the pros and cons of ...
Join a writing group and become a better writer
Writing is a solitary activity, but it doesn't have to be something you do on your own. Finding a...
Together again: The IPG’s 2021 Autumn Conference
The IPG’s Autumn Conference at London’s Shaw Theatre in early November was a happy reminder that ...
Frankfurt Book Fair 2021: Four key themes unveiled
I’m writing this as I look down over the main square at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Yes, I’m one of ...
Developing your career: how to move upwards
In a bespoke session at this year’s London Book Fair, Suzanne Collier and Hermione Ireland discus...
My first year as a freelance proofreader
What’s the best way to impress a potential client?
Show them your T-REX! Rather than the famous ...
Why sell rights?
Planning to get a job in publishing? Ever wondered about selling rights? I'm here to tell you wha...
Five top tips for communicating ‘on camera’ online
The way we communicate at work has been transformed over the last 18 months. More important, howe...
Independent publishing in 2021: change, challenge and opportunity
Publishing work is changing faster than ever before, but for people with the right skills and agi...
From literature enthusiast to professional proofreader
A career-shaping passion for reading
I grew up as a bookworm in a multilingual household where s...
Five top tips for effective copy-editing
If you are working as a copy-editor, or training to be one, you are probably aware that there’s m...
Five top tips for effective proofreading
So, you’ve been asked to proofread something. Maybe you’re newly qualified and starting your firs...
Investing in training with our Rising Star Awards
In a fast-moving industry like publishing, investing in your skills can ensure you rise through t...
Surviving redundancy
Redundancy is commonplace. For some it may be a blessed relief after months of uncertainty or bei...
How has Covid-19 affected independent publishing? The IPG 2020 survey explains
There is no escaping the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has badly damaged many publishing businesses. Cha...
What can giving feedback teach us about editorial best practice?
At The Literary Consultancy (TLC), we oversee the writing and sending of 500−600 manuscript asses...
What next for global publishing post-pandemic?
Around the world
In the UK, the publishing and book industry is recovering from the Covid-19 pan...
Why you’re ready to start your own business, even if you think you’re not
With the vast majority of publishing people currently working from home, flexible working has bec...
Using “So What?” to get the job you want
As a salesperson, sales manager and sales trainer for the past 20-something years, I work frequen...
Top tips for freelancing from home
You can work in your pyjamas, but it doesn't mean you should!
The Print Futures Awards: Investing in the future of rising stars
This is my favourite time of the year. Between February and April, The Printing Charity invites t...
The self-aware manager: how taking a coaching approach really can make a difference at work
Imagine the scene. The whole team is frantically busy in the run up to a sales conference. As its...
How to get work experience in publishing when you're at school
It’s that time of year, when Year 11/Year 12 students at secondary school start panicking about t...
What skills are in demand in publishing today?
Atwood Tate has been helping to place skilled employees in the publishing industry for over nine ...
Why good project management matters
Editor or project manager?
The job titles will vary – you may come across desk editors, producti...
Why good project management matters
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