This new author care toolkit, explaining a lot of the hidden things about the publishing business, could come in handy for new authors. Haven't had a proper look yet but sharing before I forget! www.thebookseller.com/news/society... - ThreadSky

louiestowell.bsky.social • 12 days ago

This new author care toolkit, explaining a lot of the hidden things about the publishing business, could come in handy for new authors. Haven't had a proper look yet but sharing before I forget! https://www.thebookseller.com/news/society-of-authors-creates-toolkit-to-empower-authors

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revlisgenkuro.bsky.social•12 days ago

As an author in the making: might be handy

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

I think it is really useful to go in with yer eyes open and tools to help you get what you need for sure

barbaracrazycat.bsky.social•12 days ago

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louiestowell.bsky.social•11 days ago

Is there anything you'd add to this toolkit? What do you NOT know about publishing from an author POV? What do you wish you'd known at the start? Someone suggested "publication dates can change suddenly" - and some background on why that might happen and what practical implications it has around pay

louiestowell.bsky.social•11 days ago

The toolkit mentions author portals - do any publishers in the UK have sales/royalty portals any more? #Kidlituk #UKpublishing #authors

suecowley.bsky.social•11 days ago

I know Wileys used to although I think they're American. Ironically kdp (amazon) are great at this. You can track daily and you get paid monthly.

louiestowell.bsky.social•11 days ago

Are they academic? The name rings a bell! And yes, self pub does give you much more info!

suecowley.bsky.social•11 days ago

They're the 'for dummies' publishers.

louiestowell.bsky.social•11 days ago

AHHHHH! They got me through many GCSEs ;)

suecowley.bsky.social•11 days ago

Interesting to write for. Definitely to a formula but a surprisingly long tail of sales.

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

Direct link to the toolkit: https://societyofauthors.org/download/author-care-a-toolkit-for-authors/?wpdmdl=181803&refresh=683dd0de5db031748881630

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

Blimey! "Nielsen BookData reports that 498 books per day
were published in the UK in 2024." #KidLitUK (see thread and link above)

kitbutlermagster.bsky.social•12 days ago

What da!

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

"The publishing workforce [...] is less diverse than in 2022, in
terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background"

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

"Although there have been increases in the number of disabled people working in publishing, they are still underrepresented in the workforce, according to
the Publishers Association."

loutreleaven.bsky.social•12 days ago

I wonder if that includes the AI authored books that are being churned out on to Amazon?

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

Good question!

louiestowell.bsky.social•12 days ago

Underlining this and nodding fiercely: "Authors should not be led to believe that each book on a publisher’s list will receive
the same level of promotion."

thatdocphoenix.com•12 days ago

Or any…

hullerfarcats.bsky.social•11 days ago

Thanks for sharing. Good resource to have if we’re interested in writing!

louiestowell.bsky.social•11 days ago

My pleasure, I'm glad they made it!

commamonger.bsky.social•12 days ago

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