How do publishers communicate with authors? A post with @charduck.bsky.social about how we can improve this and what authors would like more of… honesteditor.substack.com/p/communicat...
Phoebe Morgan
@phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social
Executive Publisher for Fiction @simonschusteruk. Author of 5 thrillers with @HQStories. Shortlisted for Editor of the Year 2022. Substack: honesteditor.substack.com/subscribe
Today I’m asking you what you think of the publishing industry, what your experience has been, how we can make it more transparent and what you’d like to see more of on The Honest Editor! You can take the free anonymous survey here, and please share! honesteditor.substack.com/survey/6838231
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Behind the books: how publishing works. Click to read The Honest Editor, by Phoebe Morgan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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An interview with Emily Souders from Riot Communications, all about why PR will survive AI, the impact of winning a book prize, and her years spent working on the Moomins brand! open.substack.com/pub/honested...
Today I interviewed @thatvickypalmer.bsky.social, Creative & Marketing Director at @hodderbooks.bsky.social - she talks about how authors can help their marketing teams, why some books have different levels of campaign, and some advice for authors too: honesteditor.substack.com/p/lets-talk-...
Let's talk about book marketing...
An interview with Vicky Palmer about different levels of campaigns, how authors can support their marketing, and that time she filmed a trailer for When God Was A Rabbit...with a rabbit.
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I’m offering a critique of your writing today to celebrate the sun and offset the anxiety of LBF! All you have to do is comment on the piece and I’ll choose a winner by Monday morning 🙂 honesteditor.substack.com/p/win-a-writ...
Win a writing critique of your first 10,000 words and synopsis
A little fun to offset the stress of London Book Fair comparison-itis!
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"EVERYONE feels left out, jealous, uncertain or anxious... it is so important to remember that your journey is your own, and that social media / the Bookseller does not always tell the full story." #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #AmWriting #BookSky #Myths
Phoebe Morgan@phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe myths of London Book Fair dispelled! Read for some honesty about the craziest week in publishing… honesteditor.substack.com/p/the-myths-...
The myths of London Book Fair dispelled! Read for some honesty about the craziest week in publishing… honesteditor.substack.com/p/the-myths-...
The myths of London Book Fair...
An honest look at the reality behind the noise!
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Super inspiring interview with Teresa Driscoll today all about her writing career, including the highs and lows! Persistence is key! open.substack.com/pub/honested...
'I wrote FOUR novels across TEN years that weren't published... now I'm a multi-million copy bestseller!' (You can do it too!)
Author Teresa Driscoll candidly shares the highs and lows of her writing career, how it feels to write a book out of contract, and what success looks like after a decade of rejection...
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Interview this week with two star literary agents at Paper Literary about the US/UK relationship, what happens when authors decide to leave agents, and their top tips for writers: open.substack.com/pub/honested...
Transatlantic Agenting with Katie Greenstreet and Catherine Cho
The Paper Literary team talk about signing authors in other countries, the differences in the UK/US markets, what happens when authors leave agents, and how it feels to set up a new literary agency!
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New post up on The Honest Editor - an interview with book publicist Emma Knight, who has worked with authors including David Nicholls and Maggie O’Farrell; she really knows her stuff. open.substack.com/pub/honested...
I said: 'If we can't make One Day a success, we might as well quit' - an interview with Emma Knight, book publicist
On what to expect from your PR campaign, founding her new agency, working with David Nicholls and Maggie O'Farrell, and getting to know your local bookshops... (spoiler: no one had to quit)
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Welcoming Kimberley Atkins from WME to The Honest Editor today, where she talks about making the move from Editor to Agent. She’s actively building a new list so authors check it out! open.substack.com/pub/honestedit…
Happy 2026! I am offering a critique of your first 10,000 words & a synopsis - find out how to enter here! Let’s make this year the one in which your writing dreams come true ✨ open.substack.com/pub/honested...
Happy new year...and a writing competition!
Enter to win a critique of your synopsis and first 10k words!
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New post on The Honest Editor about what publishers really do all week and why it might take a little longer for us to get back to you sometimes… honesteditor.substack.com/p/what-do-pu...
What do publishers do all week?!
An insight into a working week - and why we might be slower getting back to you!
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I am offering one person the chance to win a critique of your synopsis and first 10k words- enter by Midnight on 18th Nov! honesteditor.substack.com/p/your-writi...
Your writing reviewed by me…
A competition for paid subscribers to have your synopsis and 10k words assessed…
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Simon & Schuster Executive Fiction Publisher @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social joins us to talk about the decisions that go into acquiring and marketing books. Plus, what happens in auctions and why she started The Honest Editor Substack! Watch now: youtu.be/SJXs6kut_EU Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
A post today all about money - how authors make money and how publishers control their finances: honesteditor.substack.com/p/lets-talk-... I hope it is useful!
Let's talk about money...
How do publishers control their finances, and how do authors get paid?
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An interview today with bestselling author C.L.Taylor @callytaylor.bsky.social about the highs and lows of her career, with top tips for writers: honesteditor.substack.com/p/the-author...
The author perspective: an interview with C.L. Taylor
The bestselling suspense novelist tells us her secrets of success, and shares her ups and downs, with some brilliant advice for authors...
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Ever wonder: What really happens at Frankfurt Book Fair? @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social has the lowdown! open.substack.com/pub/honested...
What really happens at Frankfurt Book Fair?
An insight into a hectic week in Germany...
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Writing a first draft - the highs and lows! honesteditor.substack.com/p/writing-a-... What are your tips?
Writing a first draft
The highs and lows of getting words on the page!
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New post about what @CatrionaPaget is looking for as a literary agent, how to get into the publishing industry, and a special offer for 10% off the newsletter honesteditor.substack.com/p/getting-a-... 📚💕
Getting a job in publishing...
An agent's assistant tells us how to stand out in the slush pile and gives tips on navigating the early years of the industry. Plus a subscriber discount!
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Final day to enter! I will read the first 10k & synopsis of your novel if you enter by midnight Weds 1 Oct, GMT. All you have to do is be a paid or free subscriber to the newsletter, share the post & comment “shared” so I can add you to the list. Winner chosen at random. 💚 honesteditor.substack.com
Writer friends, don't miss this amazing opportunity for editor feedback on your first 10,000 words and synopsis from the wonderful @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social at The Honest Editor! honesteditor.substack.com/p/a-chance-f...
If you're working on a novel, this is an amazing opportunity to have feedback on your opening 10,000 words from the brilliant @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social. Subscribe to her blog anyway - always an informative read! #writers #WritingCommmunity #writingadvice open.substack.com/pub/honested...
A chance for me to read your writing...
A competition, and a run-through of what you may have missed...
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New post about ghosting in the publishing industry - would love to hear your thoughts! honesteditor.substack.com/p/on-ghosting 👻
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Behind the books: how publishing works. Click to read The Honest Editor, by Phoebe Morgan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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New post on The Honest Editor about what happens when your editor leaves, whether you can write in multiple genres, and more: honesteditor.substack.com/p/when-edito...
When editors leave...and when agents don't like your books!
And more honest answers in this Q+A based on your real questions about the publishing industry.
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Today on The Honest Editor we spoke to Foreign Rights Director Melis Dagoglu of @HachetteUK about why translation rights matter, how her role works, and what’s on trend right now: honesteditor.substack.com/p/the-foreig...
The Foreign Rights perspective - let's talk about translation!
Hachette UK Foreign Rights Director Melis Dagoglu shares her insights into how US and translation rights work, why markets differ, and what's on-trend right now...
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Special interview on The Honest Editor this week with two superstar literary agents, @nelleandrew.bsky.social and Sue Armstrong. Find out what being an agent is really like, why success doesn’t happen overnight, and how to make your submission stand out: honesteditor.substack.com/p/the-litera...
The Literary Agent Perspective - two agents share their wisdom
We speak to Nelle Andrew & Sue Armstrong about why they love their jobs, what they look for in new submissions, and why success isn't always overnight...
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How book auctions really work - and why you don’t have to have one! honesteditor.substack.com/p/how-book-auc…
New post about finding your hook in commercial fiction, why it matters, and what a hook really is! honesteditor.substack.com/p/what-is-a-ho…
A new post on Substack all about how we as publishers decide on book titles - and why! honesteditor.substack.com/p/whats-in-a-n…
