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Mar 31
6 min

Should I be an Editor?

'Editor' is the most sought after role in publishing, but is it for everyone? The short answer is: no! If that’s all you needed to know...

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Matthew Casbourne

Mar 24
6 min

How to Get Published - Part 2

Here’s what publishers are looking for in an author. Last week I wrote about some of the key selling points that agents and publishers...

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Matthew Casbourne

Mar 17
6 min

How to Get Published - Part 1

Aim for these selling points and you’re far more likely to land a publishing deal. Before I get into the list, my top advice is: get an...

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Matthew Casbourne

Mar 10
6 min

Should I go into Sales?

Here’s what you can expect from a sales role in publishing and the skills you’ll need to hone to be successful. Presentation skills More...

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Matthew Casbourne

Mar 3
2 min

How I Got my Start in Publishing

If an eccentric millionaire offers you your dream job, say yes! Very often people in publishing have come from an English Literature...

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Matthew Casbourne

Feb 22
3 min

Working in Publishing

No matter where you're starting from, there's a route into the publishing world for you. But how do I get started in publishing? It's the...

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