18th August 2021The beauty of booksIf you’re interested in books, and book cover design in particular, don’t miss The Beauty of Books (episode four) on BBC iPlayer.
13th May 2021What’s the difference between copy-editing and proofreading?Surbiton-based publishing professional Suzanne Arnold explains, in a guest blog, the difference between copy-editing and proofreading.
6th November 2020How to buy books ethicallyThere are plenty of places to download e-books or buy print books online. Where can you shop if you’d like to buy books ethically?
2nd August 2017The St Bride Institute print room and libraryDo not miss the St Bride Institute print room on your London visit if you are interested in the history of hot metal or letterpress printing.
6th April 2017Is Grip Lit dead?Publishers and agents would like to see the end of ‘Grip Lit’ – but it's very lucrative for them. It's also still popular. Here are my top 5 choices.
21st September 20165 ways to sell your bookWriting your book is the easy bit. Marketing and selling it is a whole new ball game. To get you started here are 5 ways to sell your book.
8th December 2015Presents for creatives and design loversWe creative types can be very picky when it comes to presents. Here are some ideas showing you how to please your arty loved-ones.
22nd September 2014How to brand a book seriesWhen people think about branding, they normally envisage company logos and the way they are applied to marketing materials and products.