Clare Povey is a children's author and also the person behind the Writers & Artists Working Class Writers prize, holding the ladder for working class people to get their stories published and on to bookshelves.

Penguin editors speak to us to give young, aspiring writers advice and guidance on entering WriteNow: a campaign in search of new fiction writers from underrepresented backgrounds. 

"To me, that balance is what matters, and it's a real joy that this job provides me with both that balance and something I am sincerely interested in and that gives me satisfaction."

Emily Goulding has recently joined HarperCollins Publishers as a Public Relations Assistant for their fiction department.

The publisher has seen its third profit upgrade of 2021 after sales have increased to £185 million. 

We talked to Lizzie Davis, editor at independent publisher Coffee House Press, about her role, career path and any advice she had for young people interested in careers in the industry. Read on to find out more!

Penguin, Britain's biggest publisher, says it will not return funds it received under the furlough scheme, despite strong sales throughout lockdown.

Is the publishing industry doing enough for the environment?

Self-publishing? It can seem a little overwhelming at first, but I've found success from it and wanted to share what I know with you! 

Free Speech says everyone has the right to say what they want, even if it is discriminatory or hateful. But that doesn't mean businesses have to sell it, or that we can't call out those who do.

Have you ever wondered just how you break into the industry? What do you need to do? What kind of book do publishers want? Literary consultant Helen Bryant can answer all your questions...