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Getting Published

The process of getting your first book published can often seem daunting. Even if you've completed the huge challenge of finishing your manuscript, it may feel difficult to know where to go next, or how to understand all the different components of the publishing process.

Here, we've created a hub of information on everything around the subject of getting published for both writers and illustrators. Take a look through the sub-menus to find answers to your questions.

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Getting Published

Advice from our authors

Read advice from our in-house editors and authors on how to start your novel.

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Getting Published

Writing prizes and opportunities

See the year-round prizes and opportunities open to writers.

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