Aug 1, 20217 minHow much does a children's book illustrator cost?From a publisher point of view, when commissioning an illustrator for a project there are a number of things taken into consideration...
Apr 18, 20214 minLine managers: how important are they?Chris Modafferi is an Italian-American who moved to England six years ago to pursue a career in children's publishing. Since moving to...
Apr 3, 20213 minSaturday round-up: tips for MG writersOver on Twitter we sometimes post publishing insights and tips. So they don't get completely lost in the ether, you can also find them...
Mar 21, 20212 minSaturday round-up: tips for authors and illustratorsOver on Twitter we sometimes post publishing insights and tips. So they don't get completely lost in the ether, you can also find them...
Mar 14, 20212 minSunday round-up: tips for editors starting out in their careersOver on Twitter we sometimes post publishing insights and tips. So they don't get completely lost in the ether, you can also find them...
Mar 13, 20212 minSunday round-up: tips for picture book makersOver on Twitter we sometimes post publishing insights and tips. So they don't get completely lost in the ether, you can also find them...
Jan 31, 20213 minAgent showcase: Gaia Banks at Sheil Land AssociatesGaia Banks is a literary agent at Sheil Land Associates, a literary, theatrical and film agency established in 1962. Sitting across both...
Jan 22, 20214 minAgent showcase: John Baker at Bell Lomax Moreton AgencyShowcase series comes from John Baker, Junior Agent at the stellar Bell Lomax Moreton Agency.
Oct 25, 20206 minHow I became a children's book author: Karl NewsonKarl Newson is the award-winning children's book author. Here he talks about how he became a published author.
Oct 4, 20205 minWhat is the best role in publishing to suit a writer?What is the best role in publishing to suit a writer? Senior Editor and YA author, Kesia Lupo, gives us her insights.
Sep 12, 20206 minHow I got into the publishing industry: Katie SinfieldKatie Sinfield, Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House Children’s, talks about how she got into the industry.
Sep 6, 20202 minMy tips on illustrating a picture book: JarvisIllustration tips from Jarvis, illustrator-author of picture books such as Alan's Big Scary Teeth and Tropical Terry.
Aug 8, 20205 minAspiring authors: Part AFor us to answer all of your questions around being published as a picture book author, here is the first in our "Aspiring authors" series.
Aug 8, 20205 minI want to be… a translation agentEmma Jamison, a translation agent at David Higham Associates, talks about how she found publishing and what her day-to-day looks like.
Aug 7, 20207 minPublishing: it's not all internships and London, you knowKate McKellar, Senior Publishing Manager for Wiley, talks about getting into publishing without doing an internship or moving to London.
Jul 19, 20205 minHow do I get my first publishing job?The publishing industry is notoriously hard to get into, but Serena Arthur has done it and is now Editorial Assistant at Wildfire Books.
Jul 18, 20206 minErika Meza's four tips for illustratorsErika's creative tips are perfect for aspiring illustrators.
Jul 14, 20203 minCan I get any publishing job and then switch departments?Let me guess - you want to be in editorial?