Whether you dream of writing a picture book, an adventure novel for eight year olds, non-fiction or a chapter book series.

The business of books in Britain has transformed dramatically from the 1970s to today. The UK publishing industry of the 1970s would hardly recognise itself in 2025. Back then, cigarette smoke filled offices in London’s West End handled typewritten manuscripts delivered by post to a business dominated by gentlemanly agreements and a fixed book price system.

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

The UK's 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) reflect the creative and technological working processes of the late 20th Century.

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.

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.

I look at the publishing career of Patricia Borlenghi, her career in foreign rights, and as the founder of Patrician Press.

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

Difficult topics have always been part of the mix. From the loss of a parent in "Bambi" to the themes of war and displacement.

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.

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

Illustrator and Writer Carolyn Scrace chooses her Top Ten Books from her wide portfolio of published work.

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