Submitting your writing to literary magazines can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Waiting for a response from a literary magazine can be frustrating, but there are some magazines that have a reputation for being fast responders. Here are five of the fastest responding literary magazines in the UK.

Indie publishing has been on the rise in recent years, with smaller publishers making waves in the literary scene. The UK in particular has a thriving indie publishing scene, with a range of exciting publishers putting out some of the most innovative and interesting books around. Here are 10 of the most exciting indie publishers in the UK.

Previously, The Book Network has been in conversation with Aleksandr Jarid about his novel Fateful Hope, and has also discussed his more recent book, Sunflower. Whatever the theme of his novels, they always combine interesting characters with engaging stories and plenty of food for thought. Jarid is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and therefore spares no expense going into great depth with his characters and their life experience. Readers are promised a deep dive into the human psyche every time they pick up one of Jarid’s books, and his recent novel 23 Minutes is no exception. Though this time, there is a twist…

K.N. Smith is a writer with some impressive projects to her name. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, having founded the organisation Mental Health California, as well as creating and directing the non-profit mental health platform for boys and men of colour, Brother be Well.

Introducing Rudo Muchoko’s guest blog series, in which the author of Awakening the Power of Self-Publishing, The Ultimate Guide, runs through a short series of tips for a better publishing experience.

Nowadays, being an author is about so much more than just writing a great book. Authors must become their own marketeers: you'll need a website, social media content, an email list, a handle on events management, book tours... the list goes on. So how do you go about becoming a successful author in the modern day?

In-house writer Alex Smith talks with author Joseph Chadwick about his debut novel, The Briarmen.

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