Finished a book? Amazing, well done! There are a couple of different routes to get it out there: Submit it to poetry or novel/short story collection competitions For fiction and creative non-fiction, send it to literary agents–have a look at our How to Pitch to a Literary Agent guide Go the self-publishing route if you … Read more
What are poetry publishers looking for and how do you approach them? These panels have been held at our Writers’ Days at the Southbank Centre as part of the London Literature Festival and provide great insights. 2024: Featuring Isy Mead (Poetry School), Fahad Al-Amoudi (Penguin Press), Amy Acre (Bad Betty Press), and Jane Commane (Nine … Read more
We are regularly contacted by people who’ve finished a book and want to get it published, but find the process of approaching an agent or entering a book competition too daunting. Others have tried that route and found it frustrating, as it does take a good amount of perseverance. The self-publishing route is more accessible … Read more