Publishing

Understanding Book Advances and Royalties in UK Publishing: An Explainer

Understanding Book Advances and Royalties in UK Publishing: An Explainer

How advances, royalty rates, escalators and agent commission actually work in UK publishing — and what a book really earns once the advance has been recouped.

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Traditional vs Self-Publishing in the UK: A Comparison for First-Time Authors

Traditional vs Self-Publishing in the UK: A Comparison for First-Time Authors

A plain-English comparison of traditional and self-publishing in the UK, covering costs, royalties, rights, distribution and timelines so first-time authors can...

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How to Submit to UK Literary Agents: A Beginner's Guide to Query Letters and Synopses

How to Submit to UK Literary Agents: A Beginner's Guide to Query Letters and Synopses

A practical guide to approaching UK literary agents, covering research, the submission package, writing a hook and handling rejection professionally.

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