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The industry is not supporting small-press publishers enough, not because it ought to, but because small-press publishing is the future of book production in this country, says Lucy Mercer in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
Don’t invest in AI, invest in the future of the book
ebx.sh
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The industry is not supporting small-press publishers enough, not because it ought to, but because small-press publishing is the future of book production in this country, says Lucy Mercer in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Argonaut Books needs your help 📣
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Argonaut Books needs your help 📣
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
Waterstones are set to open a store less than 100m from the indie bookshop's front door.
Full info on @argonautbooks.bsky.social's Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DRMULI1jCI...
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‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: I spoke to Hollywood star Alan Cumming about his plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: Hollywood star Alan Cumming’s plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands
What is the effervescent new boss at Pitlochry theatre planning for his first season? Huge names, undersung stars – and a King Lear played by ‘the woman who changed my life’
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: I spoke to Hollywood star Alan Cumming about his plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
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For all it's worth, during my time working with Alan last year around the Kelvinside Compendium showed me he's the real deal, really cares about Scotland’s culture and is bringing all his power to the role with as much diligence as possible. Naysayers will moan but action will speak for itself.
‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: I spoke to Hollywood star Alan Cumming about his plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: Hollywood star Alan Cumming’s plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands
What is the effervescent new boss at Pitlochry theatre planning for his first season? Huge names, undersung stars – and a King Lear played by ‘the woman who changed my life’
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
For all it's worth, during my time working with Alan last year around the Kelvinside Compendium showed me he's the real deal, really cares about Scotland’s culture and is bringing all his power to the role with as much diligence as possible. Naysayers will moan but action will speak for itself.
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I grew up in an era where I never knew when new books were coming out… and so when I broke in one of the things I wanted to do was use the internet, says SFF titan Brandon Sanderson as he looks back over his storied 20-year career 👇 #BookSky
SFF titan Brandon Sanderson looks back over his storied 20-year career
ebx.sh
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I grew up in an era where I never knew when new books were coming out… and so when I broke in one of the things I wanted to do was use the internet, says SFF titan Brandon Sanderson as he looks back over his storied 20-year career 👇 #BookSky
This is such a shame. Another great publisher who made very cool things.
I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close down Quindrie Press at the end of 2026. Please read my full statement, along with information about what's next at Quindrie and an FAQ, here: quindriepress.com/closing
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is such a shame. Another great publisher who made very cool things.
Me after guising with 10(!) kids:
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Me after guising with 10(!) kids:
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Goodnight beautiful 😘revolution is tomorrow
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Goodnight beautiful 😘revolution is tomorrow
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Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close
Award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is set to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of t...
www.thebookseller.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
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are you between 16-30 and looking to get a leg-up into #comics? Comics Youth are running a free upskilling programme for marginalised creatives (16-30) interested in a career in the Comics Industry- check out their website for details;
comicsyouth.co.uk/comics-decla...
comicsyouth.co.uk/comics-decla...
October 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
are you between 16-30 and looking to get a leg-up into #comics? Comics Youth are running a free upskilling programme for marginalised creatives (16-30) interested in a career in the Comics Industry- check out their website for details;
comicsyouth.co.uk/comics-decla...
comicsyouth.co.uk/comics-decla...
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Are you a UK or Ireland-based designer looking to get started in the industry? Penguin UK has launched its cover design awards and this year, the focus is fantasy – and one of the two titles is Terry Pratchett's Night Watch. More details:
terrypratchett.com/news/calling...
terrypratchett.com/news/calling...
Calling all designers! Create your own version of a classic Discworld cover... | Terry Pratchett
Penguin UK has launched its annual cover design award contest where all UK and Ireland-based designers can submit their own designs for two classic Penguin titles. This year’s focus is fantasy and the...
terrypratchett.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Are you a UK or Ireland-based designer looking to get started in the industry? Penguin UK has launched its cover design awards and this year, the focus is fantasy – and one of the two titles is Terry Pratchett's Night Watch. More details:
terrypratchett.com/news/calling...
terrypratchett.com/news/calling...
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Oh my goodness, everyone!!
The NAP COMIX Kickstarter is now LIVE!
Help me reach my goal of £6k to bring my bittersweet, heartwarming, hilarious webcomic to life in Real Book Form!
tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Thank you all so much for your support with this project!
Rachael xxx
The NAP COMIX Kickstarter is now LIVE!
Help me reach my goal of £6k to bring my bittersweet, heartwarming, hilarious webcomic to life in Real Book Form!
tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Thank you all so much for your support with this project!
Rachael xxx
October 20, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Oh my goodness, everyone!!
The NAP COMIX Kickstarter is now LIVE!
Help me reach my goal of £6k to bring my bittersweet, heartwarming, hilarious webcomic to life in Real Book Form!
tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Thank you all so much for your support with this project!
Rachael xxx
The NAP COMIX Kickstarter is now LIVE!
Help me reach my goal of £6k to bring my bittersweet, heartwarming, hilarious webcomic to life in Real Book Form!
tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Thank you all so much for your support with this project!
Rachael xxx
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"I am encouraging more people to offer their voices to be cloned" jfc
The 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair heard that developments in AI audiobooks mean publishers will no longer have to decide whether to translate a book, but instead just choose which market to translate into 👇 #FBM25
AI audio means publishers ‘don’t have to choose whether to translate, only which market’, FBF hears
ebx.sh
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"I am encouraging more people to offer their voices to be cloned" jfc
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Garbage's Shirley Manson speaks out against music industry economics: "This is an alarm call"
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Speaks Out Against Music Industry Economics: “This Is An Alarm Call”
Just before they kicked off their current run of dates, the ’90s alt-rock greats Garbage announced that it would be their final North American headline tour. When the band played at Denver’s Mission B...
www.stereogum.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Garbage's Shirley Manson speaks out against music industry economics: "This is an alarm call"
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had the great privilege of speaking with Cory Doctorow about his new book Enshittification, how he came to coin the word on @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy, the myriad ways the concept has manifested throughout tech's modern history, and how he maintains hope that we may yet de-enshittify the commons:
He Coined the Word That Describes Why the Internet Sucks Right Now. His New Book Could Help Make It Better.
His newest book provides ideas for how to de-enshittify the world wide web that’s become our everyday life.
slate.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
had the great privilege of speaking with Cory Doctorow about his new book Enshittification, how he came to coin the word on @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy, the myriad ways the concept has manifested throughout tech's modern history, and how he maintains hope that we may yet de-enshittify the commons:
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Using ChatGPT
What's something that isn't considered embarrassing but you think it should be?
August 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Using ChatGPT
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It's been tough going for small publishers for a while, but they continue to publish a lot of the most exciting new work, and are the main supporters of the short story as a form. Support indie publishing when you can!
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK
The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses.
www.thebookseller.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
It's been tough going for small publishers for a while, but they continue to publish a lot of the most exciting new work, and are the main supporters of the short story as a form. Support indie publishing when you can!
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
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Cat's out the bag! Ladies of the Knight, coming to you in July 2026 in actual bookbook form with Oni Press!!
Complete with shiny new cover!
Complete with shiny new cover!
LADIES OF THE KNIGHT Brings Medieval Flair To New Queer-Normative Historical Fantasy
It’s giving us Ser Brienne of Tarth from ‘Game of Thrones’ vibe, with a love story that will leave fans of YA queer, medieval fan fic in no doubt that this is a story for them. Pu…
www.girltalkhq.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Cat's out the bag! Ladies of the Knight, coming to you in July 2026 in actual bookbook form with Oni Press!!
Complete with shiny new cover!
Complete with shiny new cover!
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"Inflation, war and cuts to national arts funding have increased the challenges faced by independent publishers and we are now confronting an existential crisis that will determine the trajectory of literary publishing in the UK."
Signed by us, please read: www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
Signed by us, please read: www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK
The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses.
www.thebookseller.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Inflation, war and cuts to national arts funding have increased the challenges faced by independent publishers and we are now confronting an existential crisis that will determine the trajectory of literary publishing in the UK."
Signed by us, please read: www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
Signed by us, please read: www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
The Lamb is one of the best and most unsettling books I've read in a long time 🤌
Ya gal has been shortlisted for her first ever book award!!!!!! Voting link in bio 😘
Tbh I’m totally over the moon and speechless because I never imagined the lamb would get published let alone be shortlisted for an award!! 🫶🫶🫶
Tbh I’m totally over the moon and speechless because I never imagined the lamb would get published let alone be shortlisted for an award!! 🫶🫶🫶
October 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The Lamb is one of the best and most unsettling books I've read in a long time 🤌
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Ya gal has been shortlisted for her first ever book award!!!!!! Voting link in bio 😘
Tbh I’m totally over the moon and speechless because I never imagined the lamb would get published let alone be shortlisted for an award!! 🫶🫶🫶
Tbh I’m totally over the moon and speechless because I never imagined the lamb would get published let alone be shortlisted for an award!! 🫶🫶🫶
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Ya gal has been shortlisted for her first ever book award!!!!!! Voting link in bio 😘
Tbh I’m totally over the moon and speechless because I never imagined the lamb would get published let alone be shortlisted for an award!! 🫶🫶🫶
Tbh I’m totally over the moon and speechless because I never imagined the lamb would get published let alone be shortlisted for an award!! 🫶🫶🫶
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.
October 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.
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manifesting the concept of consequences
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
manifesting the concept of consequences