Why I Will Always Champion Independent Publishing
Most people still think publishing is a choice between control or credibility, but that is no longer true. Independent publishing now offers a balanced, sustainable alternative that puts authors first.
Publishing Trends for 2026
Publishing isn’t reinventing itself, but the foundations are shifting in ways that matter. From cautious AI adoption to smarter data use and tighter author services, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of steady, practical change rather than dramatic reinvention.
The Three Biggest Mistakes Successful People Make When Planning a Book
Many successful people assume their expertise or life story is enough to carry a book, but readers only buy what gives them value. Knowing what makes your book different is the first step to creating something that stands out.
November’s Novel Moment: Celebrating Stories Big, Bold and Published
November isn’t only about word counts and writing challenges. It’s a time to celebrate powerful fiction, stories that challenge, provoke, and remind us what it means to be human.
What Comes After ‘Doing It All’? Whatever I Choose.
After years of juggling roles, I'm stepping back from the university to focus on what I’ve built, businesses that are growing, clients that excite me, and a life that’s mine on my terms. I’m still doing it all, just on my own clock.
Publishing In The News
Publishing is facing a fragile moment, between vanishing young readers, collapsing platforms, and the creep of AI posing as creativity. What we need now isn’t faster content, but deeper connection, and a recommitment to real storytelling.
Why Small Publishers Fail - And How to Fix It
Small publishers are the lifeblood of innovation in the book world. They take risks, nurture new voices, and often work with a level of passion the big players lost years ago. So why do so many of them burn out, fold, or just quietly disappear?
Yellowface, Publishing Politics, and Why I’m Not Playing the Game
I’ve just finished Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang - a book hailed as a razor-sharp takedown of the publishing industry. It’s been called bold, brave, and biting.
But here’s the thing: I didn’t think it was any of those things.
AI and Copyright: Who Owns AI-Generated Content?
The rise of AI-generated content has sparked one of the most pressing debates in the publishing world: who owns the rights to AI-created work?
What a Professional Publisher Should Offer You
If you’ve ever wondered what a publisher should actually do for you, you’re not alone. Many authors step into the publishing process with unclear expectations, sometimes expecting too much or too little.