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'I wrote FOUR novels across TEN years that weren't published... now I'm a multi-million copy bestseller!' (You can do it too!)
Author Teresa Driscoll candidly shares the highs and lows of her writing career, how it feels to write a book out of contract, and what success looks…
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Transatlantic Agenting with Katie Greenstreet and Catherine Cho
The Paper Literary team talk about signing authors in other countries, the differences in the UK/US markets, what happens when authors leave agents, and…
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I said: 'If we can't make One Day a success, we might as well quit' - an interview with Emma Knight, book publicist
On what to expect from your PR campaign, founding her new agency, working with David Nicholls and Maggie O'Farrell, and getting to know your local…
Jan 26
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Switching sides: an interview with Editor turned Literary Agent, Kimberley Atkins
What she’s looking for, the differences between being an editor and being an agent, and some excellent advice for writers…
Jan 19
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Let's talk about the 'midlist' - what does it really mean?
Is being a midlist author bad or good? What does the term mean in the publishing industry?
Jan 8
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Happy new year...and a writing competition!
Enter to win a critique of your synopsis and first 10k words!
Jan 2
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Ten things I've learned about the publishing industry...
And all the articles you might have missed in 2025!
Dec 21, 2025
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What do publishers do all week?!
An insight into a working week - and why we might be slower getting back to you!
Dec 13, 2025
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