Blogs

A thriving industry needs a level playing field to survive

By Jemma McDonagh

Rights director at The Marsh Agency

Jemma McDonagh gives an agent's perspective following the results of our class survey. Read more

Publishing courses have managed positive change in the trade

By Claire Squires

Professor of Publishing Studies at University of Stirling

Academic Claire Squires reacts to our class survey findings. Read more

Aberdeen is the perfect setting for crime fiction

By Stuart MacBride

Crime author Stuart McBride discusses Aberdeen's growing "artistic and cultural expertise", ahead of new literary festival Granite Noir. Read more

Plan S must consider researcher demand for OA

By Steven Inchcoombe

Chief publishing officer at Springer Nature

Springer Nature's Steven Inchcoombe explains the publisher's stance on Plan S' implementation guidance. Read more

The Writer’s Plan: a route-map for under-represented writers

By Carmen Marcus

Last year, Kit de Waal asked "Where Are All The Working Class Writers?". Now, Carmen Marcus has a plan. Read more

The book trade map

By Benedicte Page

Deputy editor at The Bookseller

Benedicte Page reflects on last year's international book sales, and the areas that have potential for growth in 2019. Read more

Nibbie returns for exports as overseas business rises

By Simon Littlewood

Adviser and Consultant at N/A

In the wake of a record proportion of turnover coming from markets outside the UK in 2017 (43%), The British Book Award for Export is... Read more

'I wanted the Waterstone’s stores to be the most civilised and welcoming places in the world'

By Tim Waterstone

Founder at Waterstones

In an extract from his memoir, Waterstones founder Tim Waterstone describes the early days of the chain's creation. Read more

Fight club

By Philip Jones

Editor at The Bookseller

Philip Jones reflects on the challenges facing independent publishers, and how they are adapting to overcome them. Read more

Short stories n’ that: on writing and hings

By Chris McQueer

Author at 404 Ink

Scots short story author Chris McQueer explains how he found his writing voice and an audience for his "daft, weird and surreal" work. Read more

Eadar-theangachadh Baile/Village translations

By Pàdraig MacAoidh

Author at Acair

Writer and lecturer Pàdraig MacAoidh debates the benefits and disadvantages of translating Scottish Gaelic poetry into English. Read more

From blog to bookshelf

By Estelle Maskame

Author at Black & White Publishing

YA author Estelle Maskame shares her experience of going from writing on Watppad to publication with Scottish indie Black & White Publishing. Read more

New Year, new you

By The Firebirds

Print sales are up, but should the industry be concerned? Are publishers embracing innovation enough to remain relevant to readers and staff? Read more