Are you forgetting to read to your children? "There is no app, no television program and no toy more powerful than a loving adult reading a book to a child." Some of the most treasured childhood memories aren't extravagant holidays or expensive gifts - they're the quiet moments, curled up on the lounge before bed, a favourite picture book, a familiar voice, the excitement of turning the page to discover what happens next. For generations, reading to children has been one of t

AI Isn't Replacing Authors—It's Changing the Way We Publish "Will AI replace authors?" - It's one of the questions I'm asked more and more. The short answer? No. AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become the hottest topic in publishing. Whether you're traditionally published, self-published or somewhere in between, it's impossible to ignore the impact AI is having on our industry. Some people see it as a threat; others, like me, see it as the future. Personally, I believe it's

Let’s start with something many authors don’t realise: You don’t need an agent to pitch your book. An agent’s role is to act as a bridge between you and a publisher - submitting your work, negotiating contracts, and helping shape your author career. And while many authors who have agents value that support, it’s not a prerequisite for getting published. Authors pitch their work directly to publishers every day. What matters most isn’t whether you have an agent; it’s whether y

We all have a table. Not a physical one necessarily, but a metaphorical table — a sacred space where we gather the people who shape our...

As a publisher, these are some of the questions I get asked most… What are publishers looking for? How is ‘the slush pile’ assessed? Why...

How do I know when my manuscript is ready to be submitted? When you write a book, it is officially called a manuscript until it’s...

As a self-published author and publisher for almost 4 years now, one of the most common questions I receive from writers goes something...

In the intricate dance of life, I often feel like I’m living two seemingly disparate worlds – one revolving around my cherished family...