Academie Du Vin Library

Académie du Vin Library is a fresh and new type of publisher, bringing readers the very best wine writing from…

Greg Allon – Writer

Marian Allsopp

Marian Allsopp hopes to publish her first short novel, based largely on her own life experiences: a long marriage lived…

Sarah Andrews, author

Sarah Andrews is a writer who studied Journalism and Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She’s…

Kate Ansell

Kate writes anything that takes her fancy, mostly short stories and novels, and sometimes she makes television programmes.  She also…

Simon Appleby – Director, Bookswarm

Simon Appleby is the founder of Bookswarm, the only digital agency in the UK dedicated to delivering projects for publishers,…

Aubrie Artiano – Head of Publishing at Lume Books

As Head of Publishing, Aubrie is responsible for the editorial department, which includes commissioning new commercial fiction and managing Lume’s robust…

Rachel Atkins – Publisher & Self-Publishing Consultant

Rachel co-founded Self Publishing House, an offshoot of independent publisher Fernhurst Books, at the beginning of 2020. Combining her experience…

Jeremy Austin

I worked as a journalist for 20 years, latterly writing for The Times and The Sunday Times, and spent seven…

Riky Bains: Copy Writer and Brand Strategist

Since 2015, I have been creating copy for a variety of businesses from start-ups to corporate powerhouses. Having a background…

Claire Baker – Editor, Writer and Consultant

I’ve worked in Children’s Publishing for over 25 years, writing and editing magazines, partworks, fiction titles, non-fiction titles, activity books,…

Kate Barker – Literary Agent

Kate Barker is a literary agent. She has over 15 years’ publishing experience, ten of which were spent at Penguin…

Kate Battrick

Kate is an ex fashion journalist and PR turned writer. She lives in Epsom with her family and her dog….

Sarah Bax Horton

Sarah’s first book One-Armed Jack: Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper was published by Michael O’Mara Books in 2023. She…

Helen Bell

Author of fantasy series The Ilmaen Quartet. I’ve been writing since I was sixteen but first published in 2015. Book…

Phil Belleau – Co-Founder and COO of Prismatext

Phil is co-founder of Prismatext, a brand-new way of studying a foreign language. Rather than using flash cards or apps,…

Abiola Bello

Abiola is an award-winning, bestselling children’s and YA author of the Emily Knight series, Love In Winter Wonderland, The Very…

Peter Berry

PB’s thirty year career in showbiz PR includes launching the TV series ‘Friends’ in the UK; spending too much time…

Dieudonne Birahinduka

Hello. I am a new author and I am thrilled to be part of this community. I look forward to…

Cat Black – Writer – Food & Children’s Fiction

Cat’s published writing to date is as a food writer. She is a member of The Guild of Food Writers,…

Cecile H Blanc – Writer

I am a writer and digital marketing executive of French-Moroccan heritage, living in London with my family. I am delighted…

Paul Blaney – Fiction Writer, Journalist, Teacher, Editor and Publisher

Paul Blaney wears a variety of hats. His main vocation is as a fiction writer but he also works as a…

Laura Bloomer

I’m based in London, UK and work in the Entrepreneurial space. I’m interested in the intersection and potential across business,…

BolognaBookPlus

BolognaBookPlus, for general  adult trade publishing, is the brand extension of the renowned Children’s Fair. It is the European Spring…

Bookswarm

Bookswarm is the only digital agency in the UK dedicated to delivering projects for publishers, authors and other clients in…

Brad Borkan – Author & Motivational Speaker: Decision Lessons from the early Antarctic Explorers

Brad is the co-author of “When Your Life Depends on It”, which focuses on the real life-and-death decisions made by…

Joanne Boustead

I am a BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing graduate, and have recently become an MA Publishing student. I hope…

Valerie Brandes – Founder and Publisher of Jacaranda Books

Acclaimed editor and entrepreneur Valerie Brandes is the Founder & Publisher of diversity-focused, independent publishing house Jacaranda Books. Armed with…

Mark Brandon

Mark Brandon is a science-fiction/fantasy writer. He self-published his first book – a collection of short stories called ‘The Colossus…

Rosie Brooks

Rosie Brooks is an illustrator with a long list of clients including Classic FM, Naxos Recordings, The Royal Opera House,…

Jennifer Bryan – Creator of The ABChange Model

“I was working with Jennifer on a project where we faced lots of challenges, from the customer underestimation of communication…

Lucy Brydon – Screenwriter and Director

From Edinburgh, Lucy graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in Creative Writing in 2005 before moving to…

Janey Burton – Publishing Consultant

Janey offers Consultation, Editorial, and Contracts services, individually tailored to her clients’ needs. She has worked for literary agencies, independent…

Liz Bury, Writer and Editor

I’m a freelance writer and editor. I write journalism about books and publishing, design and business and financial topics. Please…

Byte Behaviour

Businesses get Stuck. Byte Behaviour helps people step back and get the clarity and confidence they need to move forward….

Yael Yekutiel

Co-founder & Co-CEO at Canarit AudioBooks I Audiobook Producer

Ben Carpenter

Director at Rakkit Productions, I’ve been producing audiobooks for the publishing industry for over ten years. Also a member of…

Megan Carroll – Associate Agent

Megan graduated from Goldsmiths with a BA in English and American Literature in 2013 and worked as an intern at…

Nikky Catto

Food writer and author of Recipes From Brixton Village and Slow Cooked, I write and blog as Miss South. I…

Chris Chalmers – Novelist and Copywriter

After many years creating advertising campaigns for everything from The Economist to ballet shoes, Chris Chalmers took the plunge into…

Andrew Chapman – your non-fiction book wizard

I help non-fiction authors and experts publish professional books, transforming them from draft to publication. I can answer your self-publishing questions, give specific…

Richard Charkin – Publisher

Richard  Charkin is a former president of the IPA and the UK PA and for 11 years was executive director…

Andy Charman

Andy is an author and writing coach. His first novel, Crow Court, is set in Wimborne Minster in 1840 and…

A.A.Chaudhuri

Crime/thriller author represented by Annette Crossland of  A for Authors Agency. THE SCRIBE will be published by Endeavour Media Summer…

Lauren Cheape – Freelance Editor

Lauren is a MSc Publishing graduate with varied experience in the publishing industry including editorial, proofreading, design, production, marketing, sales,…

Caroline Vincent – Writer, Editor. Consultant. Co-Founder City Stone Publishing

“I’m absolutely blown away – what a fantastic and thoroughly professional editing job you have done. My only disappointment is that…

Paula Clarke Bain – Freelance Indexer and Editor at Baindex

Paula is a freelance book indexer, copy-editor and proofreader. She is an Advanced Professional Member of both the Society of…

Clio Books

Your voice-assisted ghostwriter and editor for non-fiction books. The skills of both AI and human come together to help you…

Marc Cox – Founder of The Company Spirit and New Author

London born, Marc is the founder of The Company Spirit and originator of the philosophy and approach called the ‘Business…

Annette Crossland – Director of A for Authors Agency Ltd

In a career spanning more than 30 years, Annette has worked in high-profile positions in some of the UK and…

Dudley Cruse

A fiction writer and documentary TV producer based in London, originally from South Africa.

NP Cunniffe

Author of The Wake: an Irish Ghost story (2020), The Weejee Man (2023) and other ghostly Irish folk-horror fiction. Also dabbling…

Zoe Cunningham – Director at Softwire, Actor and Author

Zoe is a Director at Softwire and has over twenty years experience working in development and managing technical teams. Softwire…

Meg Davis

Meg heads up Ki Agency Ltd, which represents authors and scriptwriters.  Her clients include international bestsellers Anne Perry and Robin…

Marina de Pass

Marina is an associate agent at The Soho Agency. She loves upmarket commercial and book-club fiction in all its forms…

Mona Deeley – Writer/Director

I am a writer/director working on the development of my feature fiction film ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’. The treatment…

Jin DeLuong

Hello fellow writers. I’m Jin, and here are some interesting numbers: I’ve moved 31 times over 65 time zones, speak…

Susie Delves Author in Progress

After a successful career in Marketing and PR, Susie was presented with the opportunity to spend time completing her first…

Paul Dettmann

True crime writer and researcher. Creator of Crime Guy.

Richard Dikstra

Children’s author. Scottish, living in London. I write two series :- Tigeropolis (ages 7-11) and The Adventures of Captain Bobo…

Philippa Donovan – Book to Film/TV Scout, Editor, and Founder of SmartQuill

Philippa is the founder of Smart Quill Editorial. Since 2011 she has been offering bespoke author services, and opening access…

Wafik Doss

Phd student studying English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Surrey. Thesis title: Trail of a syllable and…

Jennifer Drabble – Co-founder, Verse

Verse helps readers discover books they’ll love, through trusted recommendations from real people. We bring together curated lists, pre-loved books,…

Ben Dunn – Agent

Ben Dunn is a literary agent, with over 25 years’ publishing experience. As a publisher between 1995 and 2018, I…

Isabelle Dupuy

Fiction Writer, Theatre Critic with Litro Magazine, Trustee London Library

Kris Dyer: Co-Founder of Rakkit Productions

Kris is the co-founder of Rakkit Productions Ltd who produce podcasts, audiobooks and radio for clients such as Penguin Random…

Autistic/adhd Tess

My first book is published “Incredible Kratu” I am currently writing my life story. Which is also pretty incredible. I…

Dr. Ines Maria Eckermann

Writer & Illustrator 🌿 exploring life, one story at a time. 💭 deep thoughts, bold journeys 🌍 capturing the world…

Mecob Design Ltd

Mark Ecob is one of the UK’s leading book cover designers, dedicated to creating excellent book packaging for publishers everywhere….

Lisa Edwards – Publisher and Blogger

Lisa has nearly twenty years’ experience in publishing, most of which was in children’s publishing and licensing.  She is now…

Kate Elliott

Recent alumna of the Novel Studio, City, University of London, where she worked on her novel, Like Me. This has turned out…

Amy Ellis – Rights and Licensing Manager, Publishers’ Licensing Services  

Amy is responsible for managing the growth of PLS Permissions service. She ensures the service is running smoothly for all…

Zak Erving – Founder/CEO of Prismatext

Zak is the founder and CEO of Prismatext, an edu-tech startup focused on bringing language learning to recreational reading. He…

Catherine Evans

Author of The Wrong’un, published by Unbound in 2018. Trustee of Chipping Norton Literary Festival, and organiser of ChipLitFest Short…

Lisa Eveleigh

Lisa Eveleigh began her career at A P Watt, the world’s oldest literary agency, after working as a researcher at…

James Faktor: Publishing Director at Lume Books, Founder of USound and Co-Founder of Book Volts

James is the Publishing Director at Lume Books. Lume Books is a digital-first independent publisher. They champion both debut and…

Bob Fear

I write grounded speculative fiction (or modern Gothic). I’m currently part of Literature Works’ 2024/2025 Word Space talent development programme…

Zoey Forbes – Associate at Harbottle & Lewis

Zoey is an associate at Harbottle & Lewis, working with clients across the publishing industry with a particular focus on…

Julia Forster

Julia Forster runs the Writers’ Cabin writer’s retreat in mid Wales, named by The Sunday Times as one of the Top…

Helen Francis – Co Founder of Francis Literary Consultants

Helen Francis is the co-founder of Francis Literary Consultants. Francis Literary Consultants provide editorial and publishing services to writers, not…

Frankfurter Buchmesse (15-19 October 2025)

The Frankfurter Buchmesse (15-19 October 2025) is the international publishing industry’s biggest trade fair and a huge cultural event with…

Jill French – Editor of Fiction and Creative Nonfiction including Memoir

‘I can’t stop singing Jill’s praises. Working with her is such a pleasure. She is amazing! Besides being the ultimate…

Peter Fullagar: Writer & Editor

Peter taught English to international students before changing career in 2017. With a BA and MA in English Language and…

Lisa Gee – Academic and Author

Lisa is Research Fellow in Future Thinking at the University of Birmingham, Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Life-Writing…

Marzia Ghiselli – Consultant at Byte Consultancy/Byte the Book

Marzia is a seasoned business development professional with over twenty years’ experience in establishing relationships and partnerships. Marzia’s most recent role as…

Daniele Giampà

I am undertaking a practice-based PhD research study at Kingston University about the aesthetics of enhanced e-books. For my sample…

Justin Gibbons

Justin studied History at Edinburgh University and UCL before enjoying a career in research, cool-hunting and advertising. He is an…

Moyette Gibbons

Moyette grew up in London and has wanted to write novels since she was in primary school. However, after her…

Caroline Goldsmith – Publishing Services and Consultancy

Caroline Goldsmith has worked in publishing for almost eighteen years. Her in-house career has taken her from small, independent publishers…

Elisa Goldwood

Elisa is a happiness psychologist, transformational coach and writer living in Vienna. She wants to publish her debut novel “Beyond…

Shayna Goodman

Shayna Goodman writes personal essays and memoir. Her essays have appeared in The Cut, Refinery 29, and Jewish Currents among…

Sasha Greene

I am a writer and computer programmer who lives in Glasgow. I write uplifting contemporary novels touching on topics such…

Anastasia Hancock

After graduating with a degree in French and English, Anastasia went on to complete an MA in Holocaust studies at…

Felice Hardy – Travel Writer and Author

I am a freelance travel journalist, author and podcast producer. I have written for nearly every national newspaper in the…

Chris Harris – Head of Project Delivery at Softwire

Chris Harris has extensive experience supporting and delivering projects for top tier companies including the BBC, Channel 5 and the…

Ninette Hartley

Writer of prose and poetry. MA Creative Writing. Memoirist.

Tom Harvey – Writer and Coach

Tom Harvey is a writer and a coach. Tom won the 2023 Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition in…

Lauren Hayhurst – Creative Writer

I am a writer, a scribe, an elocutionist. Give me any topic, any voice, any form and I am compelled…

Susannah Heffernan – Founder of ActivistLit

Susannah Heffernan is an emerging author of literary speculative fiction. She writes ‘what if’ stories and unheard histories. Her debut…

Elizabeth Herridge

Elizabeth is a consultant to the art and cultural sector, a collector and author of books and articles on Asian…

Martin Hickman, Director Canbury Press

Hello, My name is Martin Hickman and I’m Managing Director of Canbury Press, a non-fiction book published based in London….

Isabel Hinchin – Sales Executive at Clays Ltd

Isabel is a Sales Executive at Clays Ltd working with small publishers, independent presses and independent authors. Established over 200…

Alex Hippisley Cox – Freelance Publicist

Alex is a freelance publicist, Head of UK PR for the Frankfurt Book Fair, and Director of PR and Communications…

Karen Hockney – Freelance Journalist, Author, Online Tutor

Karen Hockney has three decades of experience as a journalist writing for UK national newspapers and magazines on news, features,…

Anna M Holmes

Stories with big themes written as page-turners are Anna’s speciality. She loves research, exploring and building worlds that may be…

Ben Hughes – Business Development Manager, Ingram Spark

Ben is currently Business Development Manager for IngramSpark in the UK, Ingram’s self-published author and small publisher arm. He leads strategy for…

Zella Hunter – author and illustrator

Zella Hunter author and illustrator of An Elephant for Breakfast.   Zella is hugely enthusiastic about conservation, and the power…

Kay Hutchison – Publisher at Belle Media | Author 37 Therapies

I’m a content creator and TV/Radio producer with lots of experience (info) and recently authored my own book My Life…

HW Fisher & Company

HW Fisher & Company have been advising authors and publishers for many years, helping them manage their finances in the…

Maria Ingold

Maria is working on a novel trilogy, described by her writing class as a “modern gothic fairy tale”. Iris’s dreams…

Hermione Ireland – MD at Acadamie Du Vin Library, UK Board of World Reader and Marketing Consultant

Hermione is an experienced marketer, communications director and e-commerce practitioner, with over 20 years spent in publishing, much of it…

Lucy Irvine

Lucy Irvine is an Associate Agent, working with Silvia Molteni on PFD’s children’s list. After graduating from University College London with…

Kavita A. Jindal

Kavita is a prize-winning writer whose work has appeared in anthologies and literary journals worldwide and been broadcast on BBC…

TREVOR JONES

I am looking for help in any way possible to publish my memoir book Nine-Year Cycle.

TREVOR JONES

I am currently hoping to publish my memoir Nine-Year Cycle. These are true events of the 3 loves of my…

Yasmin Kane

Yasmin Kane is the Director of The Kane Literary Agency a dynamic and established agency based in London. We are…

Rachel Kelly

Rachel is a bestselling writer, public speaker and mental health campaigner. She writes regularly for the press and gives TV…

Carol Kemp – Lettering Artist

As a freelance lettering artist for over 30 years, Carol has produced title and author branding for over 800 books,…

Barry Kernon – Consultant at HW Fisher

Barry Kernon is an acknowledged expert in the tax treatment of individuals in the creative industries. As a consultant at HW Fisher  he…

Laurence Kershook

Now a novelist, I’ve previously been a teacher, education consultant and gigging jazz musician. I grew up and went to…

Awais Khan

Hi Everyone. My name is Awais Khan and I am a writer and consultant based in Lahore, Pakistan. I am…

Candide Kirk – Founder of Novellic

Candide is the founder of Novellic, a book club app and personalized, curated book store. Candide is also the co-founder…

Jasmin Kirkbride – Editor and Writer

Jasmin is a writer and editor. She is currently undertaking a PhD Creative and Critical Writing at UEA looking at…

Kogan Page

Kogan Page is the leading independent global publisher of business books and content with over 1000 titles in print. Founded…

Amelia B. Kyazze – Writer, Photographer and Editor

Amelia B. Kyazze is a writer, photographer and editor based in southeast London. Her debut novel, Into the Mouth of…

Rebekah Lattin-Rawstrone – Author, Editor and Teacher

Rebekah is a prize-winning writer, editor and creative writing teacher. Her novel Home, about a corrupt care home, was published in…

Nick Lennon-Barrett

I’m a self-published author of the DCI Fenton murder trilogy, which can be found on Amazon.

Chris Lethbridge

Chris’ debut historical novel, The King’s Engraver,  is now available on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CK4CTYV1 In 18th century Paris, William Wynne Ryland…

Andy Levett – Senior Manager at HW Fisher

Andy Levett is a senior manager in HW Fisher’s media group. He has been looking after the accounts and tax…

Kat Lewis

Kat is a non-fiction book editor, specialising in business and self-development books. She is the Senior Editor at Write Business…

Perri Lister – Dancer, Choreographer, Singer, Actress, Writer

Dancer, Choreographer, Singer, Actress, Writer. A  member of Hot Gossip from 1979 – 1984 performing on the popular Kenny Everett Show. Choreographer for numerous…

Christopher Lomas – Ghostwriter and Editor (Non-Fiction)

I’m a freelance ghostwriter and editor, mostly working in non-fiction. I work for a lot of first-time authors with interesting…

London Book Fair

The London Book Fair (LBF), now in its 50th year, has become a pivotal event in the international book trade,…

Sharon Lucas – Nonfiction Editor, Americanizer, Publishing and Self-Publishing Consultant

I’ve been based in the New York City area since 2003, when I moved from Dorling Kindersley in London (via…

Sean Luckett

Professional copywriter for myriad brands. Writer of novels (2 complete, 4 incomplete) Film, TV and radio scripts. Looking for a…

Dawattie Basdeo

Children’s yoga teacher and author, from my work with children, my role as a parent and my passion for the…

Heather Maisner – Children’s Author and Publisher, Dinosaur Douglas Books

Heather Maisner is author of over 35 children’s books, including several award-winning titles, translated into 10 languages. Her books range…

Rachel Mann – Author and Playwright

Rachel Mann is a NYC-based writer of fiction and plays. Her debut novel, ON BLACKBERRY HILL, won the National Jewish…

Rachel Mann – Literary Agent

Rachel is a literary agent for children’s and YA at the Jo Unwin Literary Agency. She also has ten years’…

David Mansfield – Visiting Professor at Cass Business School, Investor, Advisor, Non Executive Director and Columnist.

David has 30 years business experience encompassing a wide range of companies and sectors. He spent his early career in…

Anne Marshall Writer and Editor

My career has been in publishing. I have written a few non-fiction titles but most of my creative energy has…

Nicola May – Author

Nicola May is a rom-com superstar. She is the author of sixteen romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in…

Helena Maybery

Helena graduated from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with an Acting degree in 2018. After acting professionally for a…

Lauren McFarlane – Lawyer at BTO (Edinburgh)

Lauren is an Associate at BTO Solicitors in Edinburgh, working with clients across the creative industries. In addition to her…

Emma Meheux – Writer, Copywriter and Digital Specialist

I love writing and I am currently involved in various writing projects :– I am two thirds of the way…

Phil Melanson

Phil writes historical fiction and screenplays. A graduate of the University of Warwick’s writing programme, they came to London from…

Alison Miles

Alison is a musician and violin teacher turned writer and illustrator of the Snippy The Crab adventure series of rhyming…

Emily Miles – Associate at Harbottle & Lewis

Emily is an associate at Harbottle & Lewis LLP and advises a broad spectrum of clients across the publishing industry…

Maleeha Mir – Publishing freelancer

Maleeha Mir is a freelancer, specialising in social media, PR, comms and events within the world of publishing and has…

Nic Mira

Nic is a translator from Italian and French, specialised in fashion journalism, general non-fiction and academic texts (Humanities). He has…

Nichole Monteiro – Director of Margrave Financial Consulting

Nichole is the Director of Margrave Financial Consulting.  Helping publishing companies to achieve financial clarity and growth.

Carolyn Morgan

Just completed historical novel set in maritime 19c Swansea, Cape Horn and Chile.  Querying agents and entering competitions.

Jean Morris – Freelance Editor (Children’s/YA)

Jean has 15 years experience both in-house and as a freelance editor. She specialises in Children’s and YA fiction.

Damien Mosley – Founder of Indie Novella

Damien is the founder of Indie Novella. Indie Novella is a non-profit independent publisher, bookseller and social enterprise devoted to…

Vayu Naidu – Writer & Storyteller

Vayu Naidu writes literary and historical fiction with women as protagonists. Her PhD is in Indian epics as Storytelling in…

Kate Nash

Literary agent specialising in commercial fiction – crime, thrillers, romance and historical fiction.

Asmus Neergaard

Meet Asmus, a writer with a passion for storytelling. At 37 years old, Jack has already completed the first book…

John Ngo – Small Epic

John has a background in software development and recently launched Small Epic. Small Epic makes it easy for writers, authors…

Leena Normington – Social Media Guru

Leena is a poet, podcaster and Booktuber with over 4 million views on her YouTube channel, where she discusses books…

Christopher Norris

My varied portfolio career means I have knowledge, experience and contacts in many fields. I am an expert in book…

Jeff Norton

I’m Jeff. I’m an author, writer-producer, and founder of Awesome Media & Entertainment. Awesome is a creative content company that…

Laurence O’Bryan

I’ve been in marketing for over forty years, since ancient times when text books were doorstoppers. I’ve been writing for…

Sophie O’Neill – Managing Director at Inpress Ltd

Sophie is a publishing professional with experience of the corporate and independent sectors both domestic and international. She is skilled…

Johnny O’Brien

Johnny is a writer for younger readers and adults who should know better. Johnny wrote the ‘Jack Christie’ books, originally…

Charlotte Oliver

Charlotte studied Classics and Modern Languages at Cambridge, before taking the “logical” next step and winding up in the mad,…

Gordon Owen – Authorpreneur and ePublicist

Authorpreneur & ePublicist of numerous e/iBooks on the subjects of fundraising, governance, & organisational matters. Under the pseudonym of iGO…

Lucy Owen

UCL Publishing Master’s student, graduating in 2020. I am hoping to go into publishing sales. Originally from Scotland, I graduated…

Anna Pallai – Agent and PR

Anna Pallai has over two decades experience in British publishing. She has devised and managed nationwide publicity campaigns for Booker…

Danny Parnes – Managing Director of Think Selection

Think Selection is a Specialist Book Publishing Recruitment search service. We source and place talented book publishing candidates with UK…

Antonella Pearce – UK, Ireland and Europe Sales Manager for The London Book Fair

Antonella is Sales Manager – UK, Ireland and Europe for The London Book Fair (LBF) in London. The London Book…

Susie Pearl

I am a brain cancer survivor against all the odds, best-selling author and TEDx speaker. My TEDx talk is about…

Emma Pears

Emma’s debut book ‘What Does It Matter?: Live with Less Stress and More Joy’ is due to be released in…

Chris Pitsillides – Senior Manager at HW Fisher

Chris is a senior manager in HW Fisher’s media group specialising in authors, journalists and media clients. He is also well…

Tim Preston

Currently unpublished author…Working on it…

Rohan Quine – Author

Rohan Quine is an author of literary fiction with a touch of magical realism and a dusting of horror. He…

Rakkit Productions

Rakkit specialise in Audiobooks, Podcasts and Radio. Our clients include Penguin Random House, Hachette, Bloomsbury, the BBC and many more….

Hannah Renier – Writer, Ghostwriter, Historian and Researcher

From her armchair in the middle of London, she’s produced action-packed memoirs, one of which is now a Netflix film,…

R.E. Rennie

Songwriter/Author/Librettist/Freelance Editor/Ghostwriter/Musician/Actress. An Australian/British creative with many incarnations: Rebecca has authored two novels, a poetry anthology and co-written/composed a musical…

Deena Hendricks

Deena is writing her debut novel: Euclid. A dark “rockstar romance” set to take #SpicyBooktok by storm. Deena understands the…

Jasmine Richards – Founder of Storymix

We Imagine Differently… Storymix is an inclusive fiction studio which works with emerging and established writers and illustrators from a diverse…

Lucy Ridout – Editor of Fiction and Travel

Lucy is a freelance editor of fiction and travel with 30 years’ experience. She is an Advanced Professional Member of…

Denise Roberts, Writing and Publishing Strategist

Denise Roberts is a trained journalist, editor and publishing consultant who entered the industry in 1996. She is the founder of…

David Roche – Publishing NED, Coach and Mentor

David Roche is non-exec Chair of London Book Fair and Chair of the writing agency New Writing North and the…

Nadine Rose

Nadine Rose (McNeil) spent most of her adult years serving the United Nations, dedicated to saving others. After 23 years…

Usha Rowan

My interest in English inspired me to study further leading me to achieve an MA in Creative Writing at Birkbeck…

Jonathan Ruppin – Agent

Jonathan Ruppin has worked in the UK book trade for 23 years, including 13 years at London’s most famous bookshop…

Chris Russell – Writer/Musician and Byte the Book’s Writer-In-Residence

Chris is a novelist and rock musician. His debut YA trilogy SONGS ABOUT A GIRL is published by Hodder Children’s…

Scarlett Sangster

I am an author, journalist and freelance editor with 5-years experience reviewing books for regional and national press (commissioned by…

Rosamund Saunders – Designer

Rosamund has worked in publishing for over thirty years, initially in the pre-digital world of manuscript cast off, mark-up and…

Gemma Seltzer – Author and Founder of Write & Shine

Gemma Seltzer is a London-based writer and runs Write & Shine, a weekly programme of early morning writing workshops, events…

Charlotte Seymour, Literary Agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Charlotte is a literary agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, where she represents a range of fiction and non fiction and…

Zoe Sharples – Business Affairs Assistant at ITVS

Zoe works as a Business Affairs Assistant at ITV Studios, contracting writers for scripted dramas. Prior to that she worked…

Alex Shaw – Web Design and Training

Alex is founder of ControlA Training. He has been building websites since 1994 and offering training services since 1998. He…

Maury Shenk

I write business thrillers under pen name David Zen, aiming to show people how international dealmaking works based on my…

Hannah Sheppard

Hannah Sheppard is the founder of the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency. She studied English Literature at the University of Liverpool…

Lily Silverton

Lily Silverton is a coach, writer, podcaster, speaker, and founder of The Priorities Method. Lily is a trained mindset and…

Emma Simpson Author

Emma is a wild swimmer and award-winning debut author specialising in narrative non-fiction. Her current book, Breaking Waves, is an…

Tracey Sinclair – Freelance Copywriter and Editor

Tracey is a former Editor of Chambers UK, legal directories specialist and professional copywriter and editor. Her work spans the…

Shelley Sishton

Shelley writes totally unique, fun, magical fiction stories and poems bringing the wisdom of flowers and nature alive, with animals…

Andy Smart: Sales and Marketing Director at Softwire

Andy Smart has worked in technology since 1996 and joined Softwire in 2008 to help promote their fast growing software…

Robert Elliott Smith – AI Expert

Dr Robert Elliott Smith PhD FRSA is an expert in evolutionary algorithms, a researcher, a practitioner in A.I. with 30…

Justine Solomons

Justine is recognised as an expert on publishing in the digital age and in 2012 she founded Byte The Book….

Penny Speller

I write mostly for children. Any age, wherever the idea takes me. I also work in higher education where I…

Mark Stay

Mark Stay got a part-time Christmas job at Waterstone’s in the nineties (back when it still had an apostrophe) and,…

Tobias Steed

I have spent my entire career involved in a broad range of media, writing, facilitating and producing in print, stage…

Gillian Stern

I am an experienced freelance editor of both fiction and non-fiction – structural and essence – having worked with several…

Andrew Subramaniam – Partner at HW Fisher

Andrew Subramaniam is a partner in HW Fisher’s media group. He specialises in advising entertainers, authors, journalists, broadcasters, actors and…

Susan Yearwood

Susan Yearwood, literary agent at Susan Yearwood Agency, is currently looking for commercial and book club fiction. She is looking…

Bryony Sutherland: Editor, Ghostwriter & Author

“Bryony is a magician of an editor. She has the rare skill and confidence to really get into a manuscript,…

Anna Svoboda

Anna Svoboda is an American writer navigating the lit scene London. She works as a senior copywriter at music streaming…

Sallyanne Sweeney

Sallyanne Sweeney grew up in Dublin and studied English at Trinity College before completing an MPhil in American Literature at…

Noah Tate

Noah Tate is a physics graduate (Cambridge University, 2013) working their way around non-fiction and academic book publishing without working…

Victoria Taylor Roberts

Juliet Thomas

Juliet graduated in Plymouth with a BA Hons degree in Public Relations and Language Studies in her early twenties and…

Simon Thorpe

Hi, I’ve written a novel aimed at Young Adults.  It’s principal character is a lad called Rab who attends a…

Mara Timon

A London-based New Yorker, Mara is the author of WW2-era thrillers, City of Spies (shortlisted for CrimeFest’s Debut of the…

Sarah Tinsley – Author

Sarah is a writer who lives in London. She enjoys writing about gender issues and looking outside her window for…

Sarah Towle – Children’s Book Author & Editor, Historian & Digital Storyteller, Voice Actor and Founder of Time Traveler Tours & Tales

Sarah is a career educator who left the classroom several years ago to turn her attention full time to developing…

Tim Tucker

I’m a self-published author. My series, the Cornishe Chronicles, is published on Amazon. It’s a historical fantasy set in 18th-century…

Kate Tyler – Chief Sorter

‘Chief Sorter’ was coined for me about 7 years ago and I’ve stuck with it. I get things sorted and…

Huub van de Pol – founder of Icontact, creators of Audiyence and BooXtream

Huub van de Pol is founder of Icontact, a Dutch software agency specialised in #booktech and #pubtech applications. Huub is…

Vearsa

Storytelling binds us together and makes us who we are. Books have an impact on people’s lives that no other…

Jonny Virgo

Jonny Virgo author of text-adventure app, City of Conspiracy, which is a conspiracy thriller app linked to a wider Alternative…

Guy Ware

Guy Ware is an author and creative writing teacher. He has published three novels and numerous short stories, including the collection You…

Kelly Weekes – Marketing Mentor and Confidence and Mindset Coach for Authors

As a coach I work with authors to help them build and maintain a resilient, confident and positive mindset so…

Laura West

Laura joined David Higham Associates after reading English Literature at Sussex University and Oregon State University. She worked first in the…

Jon White – Business Development Director at Makematic

Jon has over two decades of experience in digital content and publishing. He has held senior roles with DK, Macmillan…

James Wills – Agent and MD of Watson Little, LIterary Agency

James looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers. He has a BA in English and Italian and an MA in…

Richard Wood – Commissioning Editor, Medina Publishing

Richard is currently the Commissioning Editor at Medina Publishing, prior to that he interned at Byte the Book while studying for…

Marieke Wrigley

 Marieke retired from working in the NHS in mental health in 2018 and since that time has been able to…