5 Fastest Responding Literary Magazines in the UK
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

5 Fastest Responding Literary Magazines in the UK

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.

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9 exciting UK Indie Publishers
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

9 exciting UK Indie Publishers

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.

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Book Review: 23 Minutes by Aleksandr Jarid
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: 23 Minutes by Aleksandr Jarid

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…

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Book Review: Discovery of The Five Senses
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: Discovery of The Five Senses

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.

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Book Review: Trust Me, I’m a Care Worker by Chris Bulteel
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: Trust Me, I’m a Care Worker by Chris Bulteel

Chris Bulteel‘s life has been somewhat exceptional. Alongside a career in catering that lasted 30 years, he also became Mayor of two different towns and gained the extremely rare accolade of Sheriff in one of them. But arguably most remarkable, is his career in the care sector, where through a great deal of hard work he reached a senior position before humbly retiring.

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Book Review: Unleash The Magnificent You! by Christopher Bradbury
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: Unleash The Magnificent You! by Christopher Bradbury

Do you have goals in life but can’t seem to get on the right path? Or maybe you have problems and aren’t sure how to solve them. The good news is you are not alone, and fortunately, there is a book that just might help you with these conundrums and a great deal more beyond.

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How to be an Author in the Digital Age.
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

How to be an Author in the Digital Age.

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?

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Publisher Spotlight: Crescent Swan
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Publisher Spotlight: Crescent Swan

Read the fifth article in the Publisher Spotlight series written by Liam Collingborn as he tells us everything we need to know about new independent publisher: Crescent Swan.

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3 Magical Novels Set in London
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

3 Magical Novels Set in London

Missing the enchantment of trying to force yourself onto Platform 9 ¾ during a visit to King’s Cross Station? Read on to see how you can rediscover getting lost in the magic, a feeling only the UK’s capital can provide.

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5 of The Best 'Book Club' Books
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

5 of The Best 'Book Club' Books

Book clubs have had more of an increasing buzz around them in recent years, with people wanting to share their newfound lockdown reads. Many have rediscovered their love for books, and what a rediscovery this has become! But what books really are the best to read and discuss within your book club?

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