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Writing, publishing and the reading life

Advice from editors who spend their days with manuscripts and readers.

Writing advice · 18 July 2026

The back-cover copy is the hardest 150 words you will write. Here is the structure our editors use.

By Eleanor Vance · 8 min read

Book marketing · 2 July 2026

What to do before publication, during launch week, and in the quiet month that follows.

By Daniel Okoro · 9 min read

Reading life · 14 June 2026

A gentle argument against reading lists, and a few practical habits that work better.

By Sofia Marchetti · 5 min read

Publishing tips · 30 May 2026

An honest comparison of what each route costs, what it gives you, and who it suits.

By Priya Raghunathan · 10 min read