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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 4d
Did you know we have a Discord? What's that, you ask? Basically, a place to hang out with other like-minded writerly folks and chat about writing & more. We want to grow it as a friendly writing community, so please check it out - join as a free member through the Patreon!

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Mid-List and Bestseller patrons now have early access to this week's episode with the amazing Phoebe Morgan, who tells us the secrets of how the Big 5 publishers work - including the decision-making that goes into marketing spend.

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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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bingereadingbooks.bsky.social The Binge Reading Bookclub @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social · 6h
Any fans of the Page One Podcast who also listen to us?

Well we might have some pretty huge news coming soon :^ )

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#booksky #books #writingcomunity #podcast
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Just a couple of shows this week, but two brilliant guests!

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STET Podcasts weekly schedule: Tuesday 11 November: The Conversation - Ep. 170 - Gytha Lodge Friday 14 November: Ep. 247 - Phoebe Morgan of Simon & Schuster with the Honest Truth about Publishing
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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This week's guest, Francesca Barbini of @lunapress.bsky.social, with advice for authors when thinking about publishing.

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November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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I had such a great time with @ukpageone.bsky.social Marco and Tariq! An excellent opportunity to learn more about small presses, AND in true Italian style, my hands were all over the place! 😂
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The brilliant Francesca Barbini of @lunapress.bsky.social joins us this week to talk about founding the award-winning small press, how she holds her own against the larger publishers, and how a smaller press can help authors.

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Cover image for episode 246 of Page One - The Writer's Podcast with the caption "India Publishing Done Right with Francesca Barbini" with a photo of Francesca and the Luna Press logo
November 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Two children lost. The wrong one found.

The award-winning author of #TheMidnightKing, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, returns with #TheHollowBoys. A dark and haunting thriller about lost children in a dying rust-belt town, coming May 2026.

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The book The Hollow Boys by Tariq Ashkanani on a yellow tinted background of a dirt, tree lined road with a cloudy sky and a yellow Viper logo in the bottom right hand corner.
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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A fantastic episode. Francesca and @lunapress.bsky.social are an amazing part of the Scottish book scene and this interview shows why.
ukpageone.bsky.social Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 4d
The brilliant Francesca Barbini of @lunapress.bsky.social joins us this week to talk about founding the award-winning small press, how she holds her own against the larger publishers, and how a smaller press can help authors.

Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/1umATPV1Cj8
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Cover image for episode 246 of Page One - The Writer's Podcast with the caption "India Publishing Done Right with Francesca Barbini" with a photo of Francesca and the Luna Press logo
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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The brilliant Francesca Barbini of @lunapress.bsky.social joins us this week to talk about founding the award-winning small press, how she holds her own against the larger publishers, and how a smaller press can help authors.

Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/1umATPV1Cj8
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Cover image for episode 246 of Page One - The Writer's Podcast with the caption "India Publishing Done Right with Francesca Barbini" with a photo of Francesca and the Luna Press logo
November 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Did you know we have a Discord? What's that, you ask? Basically, a place to hang out with other like-minded writerly folks and chat about writing & more. We want to grow it as a friendly writing community, so please check it out - join as a free member through the Patreon!

patreon.com/ukpageone
Get more from Page One - The Writer's Podcast on Patreon
Every story starts with Page One
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Early access for this week's episode is now up for our Mid-list & Bestseller Patrons. This week, we're talking with the brilliant Francesca Barbini of @lunapress.bsky.social, who tells us about the strengths of a small press compared to a bigger one.

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November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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No Adventures in Publishing-Land this week as @nadinematheson.com is off sunning herself in Grenada, but still some great guests on the network this week!

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Weekly Schedule for STET Podcasts: Tuesday 4 November - The Conversation: Ep 168 - Laura Gilmore Thursday 6 November - Coffee Break with Alexandra Benedict Friday 7 November - Page One - The Writer's Podcast Ep.246 - Francesca Barbini on the advantages of a small press publisher
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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This week's guest @davidhheadley.bsky.social on how you can catch his attention from the covering letter... Lots of great insight and advice on this episode!

Watch now: youtu.be/jEdLN3XryqA
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October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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This week is a really interesting chat with leading literary agent, @davidhheadley.bsky.social, who tells us about his unusual route into agenting, what he looks for in queries, and why the market is harder than ever just now.

Watch now: youtu.be/jEdLN3XryqA
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Podcast cover image for Episode 245 of Page One - The Writer's Podcast featuring David Headley, with the caption "Why good isn't good enough in today's publishing world with David Headley"
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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This week is a really interesting chat with leading literary agent, @davidhheadley.bsky.social, who tells us about his unusual route into agenting, what he looks for in queries, and why the market is harder than ever just now.

Watch now: youtu.be/jEdLN3XryqA
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Podcast cover image for Episode 245 of Page One - The Writer's Podcast featuring David Headley, with the caption "Why good isn't good enough in today's publishing world with David Headley"
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Our non-Patreon episode of Drafting Notes sees us chatting about self-publishing. It's available to all, but does that mean it is a realistic option for everyone? We discuss!

Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/A31pBkM_udo
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October 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Two episodes of Drafting Notes out today! First, a new early access episode is out now for our Mid-list and Bestseller backers on Patreon. In this episode, we are discussing how to nail the ending to your book, and why it matters!

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October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Early access to this week's interview with top literary agent David Headley is now up on our Patreon! David shares his views of over 25 years in the industry, and tells us why he thinks it is harder than ever for authors just now.

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October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Authors, agents and self-publishing chat on the network this week!

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Schedule for STET Podcasts w/c 27 October: Tuesday 28 October: The Conversation - Ep. 166: Laura Purcell Wednesday 29 October: Drafting Notes - Self-Publishing: Is it for Everyone? Friday 31 October: Page One - The Writer's Podcast: Ep.245 - David Headley on why it's harder than ever to be an author
October 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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An excellent episode of Page One - Ed is always refreshingly direct when I hear him on podcasts.
ukpageone.bsky.social Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 18d
Today on the pod we are talking with leading literary agent, Ed Wilson, all about querying, the submission process and the state of the publishing industry in general. Plus, he tells us about grateful clients naming things after him...

Watch now: youtu.be/y4_lNw9rznc
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October 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Today on the pod we are talking with leading literary agent, Ed Wilson, all about querying, the submission process and the state of the publishing industry in general. Plus, he tells us about grateful clients naming things after him...

Watch now: youtu.be/y4_lNw9rznc
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
October 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Patreon backers now have early access to our interview with the brilliant Ed Wilson, literary agent at Johnson & Alcock! He talks to us all about the state of the publishing industry and of course what he likes to see in queries...

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October 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Make a whole book that stinks of scene-appropriate smells you cowards
stetpodcasts.bsky.social STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · 22d
On this week's Adventures in Publishing-Land, we praise Ireland for their UBI for artists & writers, look at why indie presses are panicked, and Tariq gets very excited about the latest marketing gimmick - Garlic Mayo-scented books

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October 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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This week on STET: New Adventures in Publishing-Land later today! Great chats with Nadine on @theconversation.bsky.social and Coffee Break! And another brilliant agent chat on @ukpageone.bsky.social on Friday!
Weekly schedule for STET Podcasts: Monday 20 October - Adventures in Publishing Land Tuesday 21 October - The Conversation with Necole Ryse Thursday 23 October - Coffee Break with Marvellous Michael Anson Friday 24 October - Page One - The Writer's Podcast with Ed Wilson
October 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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On this week's episode, our guest Liza DeBlock of Greenstone Literary breaks down how all the different aspects of an author's rights can add up to something pretty substantial

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October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM