How publishers work

A collection of articles for people looking want to gain a better understanding of a book’s journey once the final manuscript has been submitted, and also find out more about the various roles within the different aspects of the publishing process.

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Interview with Alysoun Owen

Writers & Artists

29th November 2017

Edited

28th September 2020

We spoke to Alysoun Owen, Editor of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, ahead of one of our 'How To Get Published' conferences. She shared her...

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6 min read

Interview with Wyl Menmuir

Writers & Artists

14th November 2017

Edited

22nd December 2020

Writers & Artists sit down with Wyl Menmuir, whose debut novel The Many was long-listed for the Man Booker Prize 2016, ahead of his appearance at...

Blog

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The Writer's Constant Companion

Alysoun Owen

26th July 2017

Edited

18th December 2020

In his Foreword to this year’s 2018 edition of the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, veteran novelist, critic and literary savant, David Lodge...

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Publishing Interviews: The Publicist

Claire Fuller

22nd February 2017

Edited

11th August 2022

Author Claire Fuller chats with Poppy North, Campaigns Manager at Penguin. Read on to find out more about what's involved in the publicity of a book.

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7 min read

Publishing Interviews: The Copy-Editor

Claire Fuller

22nd February 2017

Edited

11th August 2022

Author Claire Fuller sits down with copy-editor Caroline Pretty to discuss her role in the publishing process.

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3 min read

The Commercial Needs of the Book Jacket

Jhumpa Lahiri

13th February 2017

Edited

11th August 2022

Pulitzer prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri explores the complex relationship between artist, writer, and reader in this extract from her thought-...