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The publishing process
The publishing process is complex, with many moving parts involved. Below are some pieces giving some insight into what our role is as a publisher – from how much input we have on your manuscript, to how we identify audiences and promote your work to them.
If you're finding some of the publishing language confusing, we've written a piece on understanding jargon, so you can navigate any future conversations and reading with ease.
What does a publisher do?
What are editors looking for?
What does an editor do? Before delving into what editors are looking for in new books – what is an editor, and what do they do? An editor’s role is very similar in a way to that of a project manager, as they oversee all parts of the book’s life cycle. From reading the manuscript […]
Understanding publishing jargon
Publishing, like any industry, has a lot of jargon. We know that can make it difficult to navigate the different stages of the publishing process, or even know where to start. Here’s our A-Z guide to some of the most common words and terms you might hear in your journey to getting published. Acquisition When […]
Job roles in editorial
Want to be a key part of the publishing process, but unsure of the career journey? Or are you an aspiring author trying to get your head around the author-editor working relationship? Here, our editorial teams answer all your questions, with insights on their day-to-day work, responsibilities, and what skills they think are needed. Editorial […]
How to promote your book
How a book is turned into an audiobook
Technology has offered publishers many different ways to tell stories, present ideas and capture imaginations. While many readers love the feel (and even the smell!) of a physical book, others prefer the convenience of carrying a whole library on their Kindle or smartphone. And an increasing number of people are listening to audiobooks, which offer […]
How book covers are designed
A book’s cover design is the window into its story, and might be the reason a reader first picks it up. The art of conveying an entire manuscript into a single image, and making sure it’s targeting the right audience, is a task taken on not just by designers, but by editors and the marketing, […]
Book to film and TV adaptations
You might have noticed that some of the most successful films and TV series from the last few years have been adapted from books – from Heartstopper on Netflix based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, to Bridgerton, to the much-anticipated TV adaptation of Lessons in Chemistry. Book adaptations can be a great bet for producers, […]
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