Many writers strive to create realistic fiction, believing that realism automatically makes a story more believable. But realistic fiction and believable fiction are not the same thing. One surprising…
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This summer, for me, has been a mix of book work, Byte work and play. The play being very important! In fact, I’m just back from a brief visit to the Edinburgh Fringe and Book Festival, where I attemp…
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If you’ve been dreaming of finally making real progress on your manuscript (or getting it publication-ready), this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. Kevin Anderson & Associates’ luxury w…
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Photos by Phoebe Ireland & Daniel Solomons, Words by Kate Delamere You can listen to an audio recording of this event via this link. A heatwave did nothing to deter scores of budding authors from…
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Photos by Maleeha Mir & Kay Lacey, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to the complete audio recording of this event via this link. During the closing hours of the 2026 London Book Fair, Byte Th…
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Photos by Phoebe Ireland, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to the complete audio recording of this event via this link. On a drizzly February evening at Soho’s Century Club, Byte the Book gathere…
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London Book Fair is a massive trade fair and can feel overwhelming and a hard place to navigate as an author or to someone new to the publishing industry. Even seasoned publishing professionals can fe…
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Photos by Phoebe Ireland, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to the complete audio recording of this event via this link. At November’s Byte The Book event, editor-in-chief of The Bookseller Philip…
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The Libraro Book Deal Prize is a new global competition designed to open up publishing opportunities for emerging writers and discover new voices through the Libraro platform. Libraro is a digital pub…
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Photos by Phoebe Ireland, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to the complete audio recording of this event via this link. Amid rising concerns over copyright infringement, plagiarism and machine-ma…
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Photos by Phoebe Ireland, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to an audio recording of this event via this link. At Byte The Book’s latest live panel, held in partnership with The London Library, th…
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Photos by Daniel Solomons, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to an audio recording of this event via this link. On Tuesday 3 June, Byte The Book returned to the Century Club for a distinctly futur…
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Photos by Lisa Gee, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to the complete audio recording of this event via this link. On one of the warmest days of the year so far, Byte The Book followed sunset drin…
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Photos by Maleeha Mir, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to an audio recording of this event via this link. Byte The Book’s first in-person event of 2025 took place amid the lively cut and thrust…
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At Byte The Book, we’re always on the lookout for initiatives that align with our values and offer meaningful opportunities for our community. That’s why we wanted to share Libraro with you—a platform…
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Photos by Daniel Solomons, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to an audio recording of this event via this link. On Monday 4 November, Byte the Book was back at Covent Garden’s prestigious Ivy Club…
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If you’re keen to try this strategy for yourself then remember these key tips: Review your digital footprint: Make it easy for podcast hosts to say Yes. Google yourself and review what comes up. Tidy…
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Photos by Phoebe Ireland, Words by Chris Russell You can listen to an audio recording of this event via this link. On 24 September, Byte the Book returned to the Century Club for a panel discussion on…
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All photos copyright of Frankfurter Buchmesse, Words by Frankfurter Buchmesse The prospect of navigating your way around Frankfurter Buchmesse (16-20 October 2024) can, to some, seem just a little bit…
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Photos by Daniel Solomons, Words by Maleeha Mir Byte the Book’s June panel event, “Book Business: How do Authors, Agents & Publishers Work in the Digital Age?” provided a compelling exploration of…
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