Anna Davidson
@annadavidson.bsky.social
‘An absolute delight’
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Nicola Upson
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Nicola Upson
The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/13/t... via @jenlucas.bsky.social
The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Nicola Upson, The Christmas Clue, a wonderful festive mystery featuring the couple who invented Cluedo! My thanks to publisher Faber Books…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
‘An absolute delight’
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Nicola Upson
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Nicola Upson
Nothing so unusual about this spam email I received - except the level of detail & that ‘Linda’, who writes from a gmail address, gives no details beyond her surname and a job title, ‘book promoter’. No website, no client testimonials, no business address.
A bot, surely? This is getting FREAKY.
A bot, surely? This is getting FREAKY.
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Nothing so unusual about this spam email I received - except the level of detail & that ‘Linda’, who writes from a gmail address, gives no details beyond her surname and a job title, ‘book promoter’. No website, no client testimonials, no business address.
A bot, surely? This is getting FREAKY.
A bot, surely? This is getting FREAKY.
This is an excellent piece. Very interesting on pricing.
It often feels like there are more book writers than book readers/buyers. Small presses that ask you to buy a book from them in order then to be able to query them have cottoned on to that.
It often feels like there are more book writers than book readers/buyers. Small presses that ask you to buy a book from them in order then to be able to query them have cottoned on to that.
What's the difference between vanity publishing and hybrid publishing? How can you find a "good" hybrid publisher?
These questions are not straightforward to answer.
If you're considering any kind of paid publishing arrangement, hybrid or otherwise, I encourage you to read this Q&A with David Wilk
These questions are not straightforward to answer.
If you're considering any kind of paid publishing arrangement, hybrid or otherwise, I encourage you to read this Q&A with David Wilk
The Current State of Hybrid Publishing: Q&A with David Wilk | Jane Friedman
An in-depth discussion of hybrid publishing today: what has driven its growth, and what should you know before investing?
janefriedman.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This is an excellent piece. Very interesting on pricing.
It often feels like there are more book writers than book readers/buyers. Small presses that ask you to buy a book from them in order then to be able to query them have cottoned on to that.
It often feels like there are more book writers than book readers/buyers. Small presses that ask you to buy a book from them in order then to be able to query them have cottoned on to that.
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@societyofauthors.bsky.social CEO Anna Ganley
cites our authors' earnings research at Parliament, as she highlights the economic disparity between authors and the tech companies benefiting from the unauthorised use of their works.
You can read the research here: www.create.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
cites our authors' earnings research at Parliament, as she highlights the economic disparity between authors and the tech companies benefiting from the unauthorised use of their works.
You can read the research here: www.create.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@societyofauthors.bsky.social CEO Anna Ganley
cites our authors' earnings research at Parliament, as she highlights the economic disparity between authors and the tech companies benefiting from the unauthorised use of their works.
You can read the research here: www.create.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
cites our authors' earnings research at Parliament, as she highlights the economic disparity between authors and the tech companies benefiting from the unauthorised use of their works.
You can read the research here: www.create.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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Members of the Society of Authors have newly elected four of their peers to represent authors’ views on the Management Committee (the Board).
SoA members
@ajwestauthor.bsky.social, @iangiles.bsky.social, @pollyrowena.bsky.social, and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social
now join the committee.
SoA members
@ajwestauthor.bsky.social, @iangiles.bsky.social, @pollyrowena.bsky.social, and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social
now join the committee.
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Members of the Society of Authors have newly elected four of their peers to represent authors’ views on the Management Committee (the Board).
SoA members
@ajwestauthor.bsky.social, @iangiles.bsky.social, @pollyrowena.bsky.social, and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social
now join the committee.
SoA members
@ajwestauthor.bsky.social, @iangiles.bsky.social, @pollyrowena.bsky.social, and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social
now join the committee.
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Poets! Take the hard work out of submitting to poetry magazines. Subscribe to my list of over 200 (mostly) UK & Ireland publications: when they're open, what to send & more. All for free and updated quarterly. robinhoughtonpoetry.co.uk/poetry-magaz...
Poetry Magazines Submissions Spreadsheet
Poets! Take the hard work out of submitting to poetry magazines What poetry magazines are there? What are their web addresses? How many poems can I send? Are they open for submissions now? You̵…
robinhoughtonpoetry.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Poets! Take the hard work out of submitting to poetry magazines. Subscribe to my list of over 200 (mostly) UK & Ireland publications: when they're open, what to send & more. All for free and updated quarterly. robinhoughtonpoetry.co.uk/poetry-magaz...
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We could live ten lifetimes & not achieve what Bach did in one. Self-regulation, often highly restrictive. Yet, through effort, real innovation. But most importantly, no compromise. Despite professional relationships & patronage, Bach doesn’t seem to have written a note that he, or God, didn’t want
Bach: The 6 Trio Sonatas (Complete Organ Works, Vol. 10) by Christopher Herrick on Apple Music
Album · 1990 · 18 Songs
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October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We could live ten lifetimes & not achieve what Bach did in one. Self-regulation, often highly restrictive. Yet, through effort, real innovation. But most importantly, no compromise. Despite professional relationships & patronage, Bach doesn’t seem to have written a note that he, or God, didn’t want
Is there an answer to this question? Please don’t say Threads…
Where did everyone from the golden age of lit twitter ultimately end up settling down? Feeling especially bummed right now about the loss of that community.
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Is there an answer to this question? Please don’t say Threads…
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10 Marchfield Square has been included as one of Waterstones' Best Crime & Thriller books of 2025! Absolutely over the moon, and honoured to be in such company. Thanks so much, Waterstones, you've made my year! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
The Best Crime & Thrillers of 2025 | Waterstones.com Blog | Waterstones
From Richard Osman to Holly Jackson, here are the crime novels and thrillers we've loved this year.
www.waterstones.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
10 Marchfield Square has been included as one of Waterstones' Best Crime & Thriller books of 2025! Absolutely over the moon, and honoured to be in such company. Thanks so much, Waterstones, you've made my year! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
A date for your diary!
I’ll be there with my poetry books and chairing a panel on ‘Challenges authors face (and the advice you wish you’d had)’
I’ll be there with my poetry books and chairing a panel on ‘Challenges authors face (and the advice you wish you’d had)’
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A date for your diary!
I’ll be there with my poetry books and chairing a panel on ‘Challenges authors face (and the advice you wish you’d had)’
I’ll be there with my poetry books and chairing a panel on ‘Challenges authors face (and the advice you wish you’d had)’
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Congratulations to Vidyan Ravinthiran, who has jointly won (with Karen Solie) the Forward Prize for Best Collection with Avidyā (Bloodaxe). Its brilliant final poem, "as a child", describes how an early speech impediment led him to be "a scrutineer of sound" with a love of "the avid void of English"
October 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations to Vidyan Ravinthiran, who has jointly won (with Karen Solie) the Forward Prize for Best Collection with Avidyā (Bloodaxe). Its brilliant final poem, "as a child", describes how an early speech impediment led him to be "a scrutineer of sound" with a love of "the avid void of English"
This sounds AMAZING
October 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This sounds AMAZING
This month’s newsletter just out. Books, poetry, publishing - freelance pay rates, Kamala Harris at the London Literary Festival, and the latest reading. Free!
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/theright...
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/theright...
October 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This month’s newsletter just out. Books, poetry, publishing - freelance pay rates, Kamala Harris at the London Literary Festival, and the latest reading. Free!
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/theright...
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/theright...
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Brilliant news for US readers! The paperback of my latest novel IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE is currently for $4 only! A crazy bargain! Dive into the secretive world of Pakistan's elite for only $4
"Compelling and Lyrical"
WOMAN & HOME
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1804...
"Compelling and Lyrical"
WOMAN & HOME
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1804...
October 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Brilliant news for US readers! The paperback of my latest novel IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE is currently for $4 only! A crazy bargain! Dive into the secretive world of Pakistan's elite for only $4
"Compelling and Lyrical"
WOMAN & HOME
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1804...
"Compelling and Lyrical"
WOMAN & HOME
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1804...
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*Just* in time to still be National Poetry Day we bring you our latest episode of Mostly Book Talk where we talk to Dr Julie Blake, founder and co-director of Poetry by Heart with lots of information about how schools can get involved #KidLitUK #UKkidLit @poetrybyheart.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
*Just* in time to still be National Poetry Day we bring you our latest episode of Mostly Book Talk where we talk to Dr Julie Blake, founder and co-director of Poetry by Heart with lots of information about how schools can get involved #KidLitUK #UKkidLit @poetrybyheart.bsky.social
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WoodPig Press is now open for publishing services. Alongside our traditional publishing activities, we’re offering high-quality cover design, editing and formatting from top-notch professionals to indie authors and small presses:
woodpigpress.substack.com/p/publishing...
#writing #books #booksky
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#writing #books #booksky
Publishing Services Are Now OPEN
Week 10 - in which I deal with contract lawyers, insurers, and doing paid-stuff for other people
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October 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
WoodPig Press is now open for publishing services. Alongside our traditional publishing activities, we’re offering high-quality cover design, editing and formatting from top-notch professionals to indie authors and small presses:
woodpigpress.substack.com/p/publishing...
#writing #books #booksky
woodpigpress.substack.com/p/publishing...
#writing #books #booksky
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76 Calls for Submissions in October 2025 - Paying markets
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#SubOp
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#SubOp
76 Calls for Submissions in October 2025 - Paying markets
This October there are more than six dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As alway...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
76 Calls for Submissions in October 2025 - Paying markets
publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2025/09/75-c...
#SubOp
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#SubOp
rest in peace #JillyCooper – or revel in parties up there if you'd rather. Thanks for making reading (and life) fun 💕
🧵Some real Jilly Cooper quotes from her Rutshire Chronicles, the series of books that Rivals is from.
1) "Her breasts swayed like party balloons when the front door opens"
1) "Her breasts swayed like party balloons when the front door opens"
October 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
rest in peace #JillyCooper – or revel in parties up there if you'd rather. Thanks for making reading (and life) fun 💕
Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Poetry: ‘Strength and power for healing and recovery.’
October 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Poetry: ‘Strength and power for healing and recovery.’
Happy #NationalPoetryDay! The power of poetry 👌 (Good Housekeeping magazine letters page.)
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Happy #NationalPoetryDay! The power of poetry 👌 (Good Housekeeping magazine letters page.)
‘After only 5 years, long Covid has surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in children.’
Wake up, world, and look after our children. 🙌🏽 20-year-old Violet Affleck.
Wake up, world, and look after our children. 🙌🏽 20-year-old Violet Affleck.
“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
September 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
‘After only 5 years, long Covid has surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in children.’
Wake up, world, and look after our children. 🙌🏽 20-year-old Violet Affleck.
Wake up, world, and look after our children. 🙌🏽 20-year-old Violet Affleck.
This is a great list
Lovely to see @lilydunn.bsky.social's reading list for her excellent book on crafting memoir 'Into Being', and especially to see Some of Us Just Fall described as 'a superlative illness memoir.' Read about the books discussed in the book here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
Into Being: a reading list - Manchester University Press
We asked author Lily Dunn to compile a list of books by the authors she interviewed for her new book, Into Being: The radical craft of memoir and its power to transform. You can also view and shop the...
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This is a great list
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Today's #NationalPoetryDay poem, what could be more playful than a shape poem. This one from my 1st collection Where Zebras Go Otter-Barry Books @domconlon.bsky.social @piecorbett.bsky.social @brianbilston.bsky.social @brianmosespoet.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Today's #NationalPoetryDay poem, what could be more playful than a shape poem. This one from my 1st collection Where Zebras Go Otter-Barry Books @domconlon.bsky.social @piecorbett.bsky.social @brianbilston.bsky.social @brianmosespoet.bsky.social
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In the park
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
In the park
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
This month: standardising PDF markup across the publishing industry; a glimpse into the monster-god’s HQ (aka Amazon); Booker shortlist; and a trip to magnificent Hamburg.
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We're having a splendid year
September newsletter
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This month: standardising PDF markup across the publishing industry; a glimpse into the monster-god’s HQ (aka Amazon); Booker shortlist; and a trip to magnificent Hamburg.
open.substack.com/pub/theright...
open.substack.com/pub/theright...