Category: Agents & publishing

I spent my summer stalking literary agents and here’s what I found

Over the last few months, we were joined by the wonderful Phoebe, who spent her Summer delving into agent profiles, researching submission requirements, and stumbling…

Rachael 8 October 2020

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How to write a query letter

What does a successful query letter look like?¬† You only get one chance at a first impression. This newsletter spotlights practical tips, examples and templates…

Sarah 15 September 2020

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Townhouse member to be published by Michael Joseph after six-way auction

Our very own Laure Van Rensburg (L.) is in The Bookseller today as her debut novel, The Downfall has been acquired in by Michael Joseph…

Holly 22 June 2020

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How to get a book published

All the essential info on traditional publishing, in one place¬† Write a book ‚Äì get an agent ‚Äì get published. It sounds simple when you…

Sarah 9 June 2020

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Scottish agents

This is my first time at the Jericho Summer Festival. What sessions do you recommend? ¬†Now writing historical novel and have had shorts stories an…

Patricia 1 June 2020

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What makes a publisher fall in love with a book?

Why publishers buy certain books¬† What influences the decision for publishers to buy certain books and not others? This newsletter delves behind-the-scenes with commissioning editors…

Sarah 26 May 2020

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What’s the best route to publication?

Choosing between Big 5 publishers and independents¬† What works out best for the author ‚Äì a ‚ÄòBig 5‚Äô publisher such as Hachette or Penguin Random…

Sarah 14 April 2020

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What happens after you get an agent?

What happens after you get an agent? Submitting to agents can be a long, slow process. But once that ‚Äòyes‚Äô comes ‚Äì things can turn…

Sarah 24 March 2020

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Getting Published Day is now Getting Published Week!

We’ve turned our Getting Published Day into an extended online event: Getting Published Week! We‚Äôre not letting self-isolation stop us; join us on March 28…

Holly 23 March 2020

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How to get published in 2019

Here’s the place to chat about my Friday May 17 email on the routes to publishing in 2019. The blog post I referenced can be…

Harry 17 May 2019

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