Writing and Publishing
The art of the author photo – how to take a portrait that sells your book
Like them or loathe them, author photos are a vital part of the publishing industry.
5 ways to spot and avoid vanity publishers
How to avoid a publisher that profits not from selling books, but from asking authors to pay for publishing expenses.
5 side hustles for writers
Are you a writer who needs to make some extra income on the side? Here are some ideas that may…
5 ways to reject a writer if you are the bearer of bad news
When you need to reject a writer, how do you go about it efficiently but without inflicting unnecessary pain?
The rise of the romantasy genre, feminist fantasy and diversity in literature
With increasing positive depictions of Asian women in the media, it's time to also centre them in the romantasy genre.
So you want my arts job: Legal Editor
Erin O'Dwyer brings her combined experience in law and journalism to the table as legal editor of 'The Law Handbook'.
5 AI creative writing tools
There is a boom in AI creative writing tools. We've selected five essentials to get you started.
So you want my arts job: Magazine Art Director
‘I am the one that makes the magazine look good!’ says Kim Douglas, the Art Director of 'Selector' magazine.
5 tips on landing a visually arresting book cover
Tips on how to curate design, text and imagery to make a strong book cover.
Working with illustrators in children’s literature
What are some of the processes behind collaborating with illustrators when you are writing a book?