Studio Notes

From the Net Book Agreement to audiobooks, AI authors and supermarket shelves - how British publishing transformed over five decades. T...

This no-nonsense guide isn’t here to sell you a dream. It’s here to help you navigate the reality of freelancing.

Publishing: a world of book fairs, tote bags, and people who can write an 80,000-word novel but still don’t know how to use Track Changes.

John’s path to becoming a writer is as intriguing as his stories. From early days as a teacher writing stories to engage reluctant readers.

We’ll explore the secrets to writing Christmas stories for children, with practical tips, a list of inspiring examples.

Once upon a time, a long time ago storytelling for children was dominated by magical kingdoms, brave knights, and fire-breathing dragons.

Writing for children with special needs presents unique and fulfilling challenges. Whether you’re creating a story, an educational resource,

In this strange business of ours, where we live and die by names, what irony to find myself suddenly nameless. A refresh, they called it.

Muriel Rukeyser wrote, "that stories, not atoms, comprise the universe." In her 1968 poem "The Speed of Darkness".

Once your creative work is out there in the world, how do you ensure that your intellectual property (IP) is properly protected?

Shirley Willis Salariya has worked in a variety of art styles and always embraced experimentation.

Most people encounter rejection in various forms throughout their lives, whether in small, everyday situations or more significant moments.

To research for accuracy in a historical children's book, use primary sources, consult secondary sources, visit historical sites.

Specialised jargon and acronyms have become deeply embedded in business communication, evolving as industries and technologies advance.

There are many tools out there that it can be overwhelming. I will take you through some of the best software options for designing a children's book to kickstart your creative process!

To create interactive e-books for children, start with a well structured story, and integrate audio narration, animations, games, and sound

To get your children's book into UK schools and libraries, ensure high-quality content, gather positive reviews.

Whether you're an established writer or illustrator, or just starting out, leveraging social media platforms can boost your work.

For children's book dialogue, use simple, age-appropriate language, keep sentences short, and avoid complex words.

A Beta reader is an English term from the information technology and software industry, where beta testers attempt to identify problems in a