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.

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.

Imagine creating the blueprint for a book concept, compelling enough that the books become bestsellers - then your credit is removed.

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.

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

The Fragility of Ideas At the heart of this metaphor ‘An Egg is a Dream’  is the whimsy of fragility. an idea starts small and grows.

In our world overflowing with distractions, the act of picking up and opening a book can feel revolutionary.

Young children are remarkabl visual readers. They can absorb busy scenes and bold, simple images with the same ease.

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

The importance of diversity in kid's books goes beyond political correctness. It's about giving every child the opportunity to see themselve

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

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

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

To keep young readers engaged, maintain a balanced pace by starting with a strong hook, using varying sentence structures.

A children's book manuscript typically ranges from 100  to 1,000 words for picture books aimed at preschoolers, to early reader chapter book