Call fo Submissions! At Indie Novella we founded the Diversity in Publishing Partnership because too many great writers remain unheard in a system that too often rewards wealth and connections over talent. We’re committed to changing that. www.indienovella.co.uk/submissions

It's #WorldDownSyndromeDay, and we have such a lovely treat for you! George Webster is reading us an extract from his brilliant new book George and the Mini Dragon, featuring a mischievous dragon and an art class in chaos. Watch on #BookTrustHomeTime: www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime

Was at the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Awards on Tuesday and it was wonderful to see Harriet Baker pick up the award! Rural Hours is a beautiful looking book which I can’t wait to read

This looks like a great opportunity for working class writers from @indienovella.bsky.social 👀 #WorkingClassWriters #WritersCommunity #LiteraryVoices #ShareYourStory www.indienovella.co.uk/working-clas...

Thanks to @indienovella.bsky.social for the Alternative Book Fair. I picked up these great titles from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social - really beautiful. Can’t wait to dive in #booksky #readersky #literature

Camilla Grudova (Granta's Best of Young British Novelists) & Santanu Bhattacharya (The Observer's Debut #Novelist of the Year) will discuss how our identity shapes our #writing, & their approaches to craft & publication at the Alternative Book Fair! Book FREE: alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

Some of the most exciting debut #authors of 2025 talk to us about their journeys in publishing and their upcoming novels, and offer advice to aspiring authors at The Alternative Book Fair. Featuring Eva Wyles, Alice Chadwick & Anne Hawk! Book for FREE: alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk #bookfair

Founder of the Republic of Consciousness Prize, Neil Griffiths, publicist of The Booker Prize Truda Spruyt & James Tookey, organiser of the Orwell Prize, tell us what goes on behind the scenes of the biggest #literary prizes at The Alternative #BookFair Book FREE: alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

Ahead of International Women's Day, #authors Rowan Hisayo Buchanan @mayeroflondon.bsky.social & Kelly Frost talk with Emily Rhodes about examining & challenging societal norms & expectations on womanhood, identity & choice at The Alternative Book Fair! Book for FREE: alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

Congratulations to Martin Raymond for such a great event at Waterstones Perth last week! Lotte is still flying high in Scotland and we’re delighted by the wonderful reviews

To kick off The Alternative Book Fair’s programme, Jacaranda Books are bringing together three of their most exciting and experienced #authors to discuss the art of romance - Sareeta Domingo, Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm and Lisa Bent! Book your free ticket: alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk #bookfair

Look what's going to be happening in the Children's Library at Islington Library for The Alternative Book Fair! Children's publishers will be selling their titles & young audiences are invited to take part in two FREE workshops! See you there? Full programme: www.alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

Our Writers’ Award #WritingCompetition for Underrepresented Writers is officially open! ✍️⁠ It’s free to enter & 15 winners will receive £20k of prizes 🌟⁠ The theme this year is 'Wild'. ⁠ Find out more, including how to enter: shorturl.at/70n8V ⁠ #WritingCommunity #amwriting #writing #diversevoices

Thank you to Book Brunch for sharing news of The Alternative Book Fair's return! We can't wait to see you there from 5th-8th March for an entirely FREE programme of author talks, publishing panels and indie press fairs! Read the article here: www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-ar...

The Alternative Book Fair returns in 2025

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We're very excited to be running a stall at the Indie Press Fair at Islington Central Library, Sat 8 March! This is part of the Alternative Book Fair – a week of brilliant publishing/author events run by @indienovella.bsky.social www.alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

Paul can’t walk to his car without chanting to himself, trying to drown out the voice pulsing through his mind: "You can’t keep them safe." Happy publication day to our #newbook 'Class of '99' by Tori Beat! Order now: indienovella.co.uk/product-page... #book #contemporaryfiction

Our author Katie Mitchelson discusses how she structured her YA sc-fi book, 'Wrecked', in a format inspired by her PhD research. Read the full article on @writersandartists.bsky.social here: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/strea... #writing #writingadvice

A nation is failing its young. Teenagers falling through the cracks. Our new YA sci-fi title 'Wrecked' by Katie Mitchelson is OUT NOW and you can get your copy here: indienovella.co.uk/product-page... #book #newbook #ya #scifi

Celebrate 10 years of the London Bookshop Crawl! Explore indie gems from 14–16 Feb, join group crawls across London, & test your trivia at Battersea’s Bookish Quiz! Share finds with #LondonBookshopCrawl & @bookshopcrawluk.bsky.social Tickets & full details: www.thepublishingpost.com/post/everyth...

Everything You Need to Know About the 10th London Bookshop Crawl Weekend

Since 2016, Bookshop Crawl UK has supported a variety of bookshops through meticulous and passionate organisation.

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The Alternative Book Fair is back! 5th March to 8th March. The Indie Press Fair featuring over 30 publishers. Camilla Grudova, Santanu Bhattacharya, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Gary Budden (Influx Press). Visit us for details and the full line up: www.alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

Announcing the return of the Alternative Book Fair! 5th March to 8th March. Talks, events and the Indie Press Fair featuring over 30 publishers. Visit us for details and the full line up: www.alternativebookfairlondon.co.uk

In less than a week we will be bringing together prize winning author Sue Amos (Teardrop) & BBC Scotland's Martin Raymond (Lotte) to discuss their new novels, their personal approaches to historical fiction and why they choose to tell stories. Tickets: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/on-...

The fab folk @indienovella.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social are running their popular writing course again. It’s nine weeks, online, with a mine of information, tips and exercises. And it’s FREE! I can’t recommend it enough, having done it a few years ago www.indienovella.co.uk/writing-course

Writing Course | Indie Novella

Indie Novella is launching a brand new form of writing course for new, aspiring and experienced writers. What makes this writing course different to those currently out there can be summarised as foll...

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Our author Emma Brand shared her advice and top tips on world-building in the afterlife for @writersandartists.bsky.social 🖋️ Read the full article here: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/world... #writingadvice #worldbuilding #WritingCommunity

Our author Sue Amos is on the radio! Listen to her talking to Chris Mann @bbcsounds.bsky.social at 2:12:35 about her new book Teardrop and writing Sri Lanka's history: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Chris Mann - 17/12/2024 - BBC Sounds

Chris discusses the day's news, and brings you the Rewind.

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People sometimes say kids don't read books any more. As a children's author who's always visiting schools, I can tell you: KIDS STILL LOVE BOOKS! Give them access to the widest possible range of books, free choice in what to read & the right to read for pleasure - and every child can be a reader!

We are really excited to be published contemporary fiction novel 'Class of '99' by Tori Beat, which is now available to pre-order via our website! Be the first to get a copy: www.indienovella.co.uk/product-page... #fiction #newbook #indiepublishing #contemporaryfiction

Our new title YA sci-fi novel 'Wrecked' by youth work Katie Mitchelson is available to pre-order now! Get yours: www.indienovella.co.uk/product-page... #newbook #indiepublisher #ya #scifi