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Editor's Letter

Change has arrived, LBF is a time to assess and step up

At the fast-approaching London Book Fair, publishers, agents, authors and other book trade professionals will mingle at Olympia for another year, but in a much-changed world.

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World Book Day must be for everyone

by Tom Palmer

To reach all young readers, accessibility needs to be built into every aspect of the publishing process.

Collaboration power

by Rich Ford

As a self-published author, I’ve had to get creative with partnerships.

News for emerging authors: February

by Maame Blue

A hand-picked digest of news stories from the past month that emerging writers should know about.

Editor‘s Letter

Change has arrived, LBF is a time to assess and step up

At the fast-approaching London Book Fair, publishers, agents, authors and other book trade professionals will mingle at Olympia for another year, but in a much-changed world.

READ LETTER IN FULL

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Community and conflict

by Gayle Feldman

Support for Black booksellers and the issue of Palestine dominated this year’s Community Forum at the ABA Winter Institute.

The rise of me-cology

by Helen Jukes

The ecological memoir is blossoming as authors explore the personal side of nature.

Non-optional extras

by Anonymous Writer

Not all children’s authors love school visits – and we shouldn’t have to pretend otherwise.

Course correct?

by Penny Batchelor

Paid courses for aspiring writers are everywhere – but are they worth it?

I care about carelessness

by Anonymous Writer

The furore around fact checking uncovers a deeper publishing problem.

Chapman’s exit at S&S presents his successor with a familiar challenge

by Philip Jones

In a rapid set of announcements this week, Simon & Schuster UK and Bonnier Books UK lost their chief executives and gained new ones – these moves will make for a lively few weeks as the trade digests them.

Instant gratification

by Chris McCabe

Where are all the great poetry apps?

Calling out the cycle

by Silé Edwards

Progress happens when we do the daily work, rather than focusing on a few grandstanding initiatives.

A creative alliance

by Nadim Sadek

AI is proving a powerful partner in creativity – but humans need to remain in control.

On sponsorship and conscience

by Polly Atkin

Last year’s activism against Baillie Gifford is part of a long and valuable tradition of literary protest.

Fuelling the love

by Fiona Cummins

There are so many reasons for the industry to rally behind Quick Reads.

The time has come to hold the line on copyright before it’s too late

by Philip Jones

The Keir Starmer-led administration wants to weaken protections around writing and other creative activities, but it is time to put the government on notice.

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