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26/08/2023

The National Library of China is home to around ten book restoring specialists, who work tirelessly to restore and preserve the three million ancient books and manuscripts that live there.

The time-consuming process can involve repairing damage to the documents, re-binding them, and sourcing the correct materials to ensure that the books are restored to as close to their original condition as possible.

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY CHINA DAILY, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS

08/07/2023

Do you have an author page but aren't sure where to start with it? This handy article from Written Word Media gives some useful tips and tricks on how to utilise your page as a marketing tool to help sell your books! ⬇

Facebook was the most popular social media platform in 2018. Take advantage of its large audience by optimizing your Facebook author page to sell books.

24/06/2023

“The publishing industry has really started to change and recognise that we need to be living in a world where any child can walk into a bookshop and see themselves reflected back at them.”

This recent article from the Guardian looks at the increasing efforts from publishers to seek out neurodivergent protagonists in the stories they publish: ⬇

Children’s books featuring protagonists who are autistic or have ADHD are going to the highest bidder

17/06/2023

To mark , the Barbican Library - City of London Libraries has created a literary map to help direct readers to their next book by some of the world's best LGBTQ+ authors! Take a look and see if you can spot some familiar authors, or discover some new ones! 🌈 📚

Q***r bookworms, rejoice: the Barbican Library has created a map complete with the world’s best LGBTQ+ authors.

10/06/2023

is nearly upon us! The Booksellers Association tells us what to expect in their round-up of events here: https://bit.ly/43wy37E

If you want to support your local Indie Bookshop, find your closest one on their handy map! https://www.booksaremybag.com/bookshopsearch

Books Are My Bag

03/06/2023

"The increase in sales is the latest evidence of a revival in book sales since the pandemic when more time spent at home developed a new generation of bookworms."

An interesting read in the The Guardian about the legacy the pandemic left on reading habits!

Harry Potter publisher says in challenging economic times books are seen as cheap form of entertainment

01/06/2023

What role do sales reps play in helping to sell your book to bookshops? Today's blog looks at what book sales reps do, and how face-to-face conversations with booksellers can be the factor that seals the deal:

Our Sales and Marketing Manager, Jonathan White, looks at the role of sales repping in modern publishing, and what advantage using sales reps to sell in your book to bookshops can have for self-published authors.

25/05/2023

Editorial Assistant, Hannah Cather, has written a great new blog about working with a children's book illustrator!

From how to find the perfect illustrator, to writing a brief and sharing ideas, this is a must-read for any children's book authors!

https://www.troubador.co.uk/blog/ #!children%E2%80%99s-book-illustrator

20/05/2023

BookTok continues to have a huge impact on reading habits, particularly for children and young adults. With an increase of 24% in the number of books children read last year compared to the previous academic year, getting involved with TikTok could be food for thought for authors publishing books for younger audiences!

‘BookTok’ books like Alice Osman’s series Heartstopper are popular with secondary school children.

18/05/2023

In our latest blog, we reflect on Troubador Publishing's 9th Self-Publishing Conference which took place on 22nd April at College Court Conference Centre in Leicester. The event was a great success, with authors leaving feeling inspired and full of ideas about how to take the next steps in their self-publishing journey.

Today's blog looks back at what was a fantastic day, covering key takeaways from the various sessions, and what the delegates had to say about the event!

https://www.troubador.co.uk/blog/ #!9th-Self-Pub-Conf

13/05/2023

An Author Newsletter is a great way to reach your readers and keep them updated with news about your book and your writing. This handy article from BookBub gives real insights from authors about how newsletters have helped their marketing efforts!

We surveyed over 500 authors to learn what kind of content they send subscribers, how they grow their email lists, and more. Here's what we found out!

11/05/2023

NEW BLOG.... ⭐️

In today's blog, we share our three top pieces of advice for authors as they prepare to self-publish their work. A must-read for budding self-publishing authors!

https://www.troubador.co.uk/blog/ #!before-self-publishing

06/05/2023

The number of children reading regularly increased by 25% last year, in part thanks to the rise of reading communities on Instagram and TikTok. Social media has had a huge impact on the way readers of all ages discover new books, but it's particularly helped boost an interest in reading for the younger generations:

What Kids Are Reading report found communities on sites such as TikTok helped stimulate interest in reading

04/05/2023

It may seem straightforward, but there is so much to consider when deciding what kind of editorial service your book needs. From copy edits to proofreads, opinionated edits to structural edits, it's vital that you know what you're looking for!

Our recent blog demystifies the process and explains the differences between the main editorial services, as well as the benefits of each.

https://www.troubador.co.uk/blog/ #!book-editing-services

29/04/2023

Wanting to get your first novel published but worried you've missed your chance?

A recent article in the encourages budding authors aged 50+ to come forward in a push to see a wider range of life experiences and ages represented in publishing:

Award launched at London book fair aims to help older authors take the plunge and submit a first work

27/04/2023

Today's blog is about how to know when you're ready to take the next step and publish your book!

Editorial Assistant, Hannah Cather, looks at what to do once you've finished writing, from the initial self-edit through to that pre-submission checklist.

https://www.troubador.co.uk/blog/ #!book-editing-service

24/04/2023

🌟 Production services case study 🌟

Marlene Hauser commissioned Indie-Go to redraft a cover for a previously published book. Marlene advised our designer that she wanted the book to sit alongside books you might see on the ‘New York Times’ bestsellers list and listed ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ as an example of a cover she liked.

The cover our designer came up with uses several elements popular in contemporary fiction covers at the moment: a bold sans serif title, a dominant author name and a provocative image.

To see our full range of production services, visit: https://www.indie-go.co.uk/services/book-design/

17/04/2023

🌟 Marketing services case study 🌟

Good cover copy is essential in helping your book stand out to retailers and readers, but authors are often too close to their writing to create concise and engaging copy. We were very pleased to be commissioned to write the blurb for Maria Bucci’s picture book, ‘Hound on a Scrounge’:

Meet Buddy. Buddy is a doggy and he’d very much like to be your friend. How would you like to come under the table on a scrounge with him? But wait! First, you can’t be human. You have to be a doggy like him. Do you think you can? Don’t worry, Buddy will show you how and then you can eat an afternoon tea together. Well…kind of!

Join Buddy under the table as he takes you under his wing (or paw) and teaches you how to love the British tradition of a yummy afternoon tea! A fun, interactive story for 3–6-year-olds, ‘Hound on a Scrounge’ also includes a brief history lesson on how afternoon tea came to be – the true version as Buddy sees it! Don’t miss this ulti-mutt-ly charming story that will have everyone’s tails wagging!

The blurb went through one round of revisions, before the author approved it, commenting ‘I love it! Thank you ever so much!’

For pricing and more details on our blurb writing service, visit: https://www.indie-go.co.uk/services/editing/