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Jo Herbert 
is editor of the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook and the Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook. She has 13 years’ experience of the publishing industry, has written articles for Publishing News and runs workshops at UK literary festivals on the subject of getting published. Read more about Jo Herbert »
Cressida Downing 
is a professional reader for literary agents, publishers and literary scouts. She sifts through submissions and pulls out those with potential. She also makes editorial suggestions on how a manuscript can be improved, including advice on making it more commercial. Read more about Cressida Downing »
Dr Claire Fogg
is the publisher for Yearbooks at A&C Black, a role which includes the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook. She has worked as a journalist and editor, managed several website launches and is a keen follower of developments in digital publishing. Read more about Claire Fogg »
Mohana Rajakumar
is the reading and writing development director for Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing. She contributes to Audiofile Magazine and Woman Today. She believes words can help us understand ourselves and others. She also blogs at mohanalakshmi.livejournal.com.
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