Would you like to join our 2026 committee? We would love to have you!
We have a new Events Officer position opening up, for those who would like to develop valuable skills and connect with fellow professionals in the publishing industry.
Apply via this link by January 15th!
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Looking ahead, I have two spaces left in January for fully-personalised book marketing plans. Pop me a message or reach out to ailsa@ailsastuart.com to book. in your spot! #AuthorSky #BookMarketing
I looked at the teen girls sweaters because I was jealous of my kids’ cute options! Got one from Next via Vinted
We had an incredible evening on Tuesday at our event: Launching BookBindr – an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book & Bookswarm 📚 We loved seeing our community come together and network!
Here’s a few of our fave event photos 📸
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 230:
Be honest. Write what you care about. Give of yourself. If you try to hold back, you'll fail to connect with your readers. (And yes, it feels scary, being vulnerable. Do it anyway.)
If you’re going to cold-email someone wanting them to buy a service, maybe give it more than 24 hours before you follow up?
Dropped my toddler off at nursery this morning and there were Christmas songs playing in the room. I don’t know if the staff will still be enthusiastic about it come December 19th when term ends
I invite people to imagine how many times I mis-spelled ‘serendipitous’ during the writing of this book.
Excited to be one of the marketers listed on new platform BookBindr which helps authors connect with publishing industry-experienced freelancers. #AuthorSky #IndiePublishing
Join us TOMORROW on Nov 18th for “Introducing BookBindr – an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book and Bookswarm” 📚 We’ll be exploring the future of publishing and showcase our new platform BookBindr.
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I have 2 spaces for book marketing projects in January! Do you need help with your marketing strategy? Calls start from £35, written plans from £250. #AuthorSky #BookMarketing #RomanceAuthors #FantasyAuthors
I’m fully booked for November, but I have a couple of spots left for December if you’re looking for help marketing your book. Video consultation calls and custom marketing plans available, or message to discuss your needs ❤️📚 #AuthorSky #BookSky
If you love science fiction, fantasy, and horror you MUST already subscribe to Locus Magazine... Right?
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I have one more spot in November to create a bespoke book marketing plan for someone! If you've got a book releasing in 2026, this is a great time to start planning your marketing activity. For £250/$335 I can make a fully customised plan for you to carry out in your own time. #AuthorSky
My Reedsy requests are closing tomorrow for at least a week while I'm on holiday. Direct requests are still open (website, email, DM, carrier pigeon etc). If you're looking for last minute help with a November book project, get in touch #BookMarketing #AuthorSky
Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
Authors, my calendar for the rest of the year is filling up! If you’re publishing a book this winter or early next year, book a custom marketing plan or one-on-one consultation now 📚📖
#AuthorSky #BookSky #BookMarketing
Before I had kids, I couldn’t tell when I was ovulating. Now I absolutely can. Cool to know there is a word for it!
Last chance! The Buyer's Guides for Spring/Summer 2026 are open for submissions! Now open until October 24th, you have just over one week to tell us all about your most exciting upcoming books.
Submit for free today 👉 tinyurl.com/539fjv6x
Ooh, is that one of the Katee Roberts ones? I recognise the name but can’t remember
What are you reading this weekend? I’ve been racing through Chloe Liese’s Bergman Brothers books, as fast as my library holds come in, and I’m about a quarter of the way into If Only You. #RomanceBooks #BookSky #AmReading
Blogs are always part of the strategy I discuss with authors! 📚
I’m not the only bookseller with horror stories of emboldened customers waving a brick of a hardback in our faces, declaring they can get it for half the price in the supermarket down the road, says Mark Wright in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
Length is typically measured in word count rather than pages, since pages can vary so much depending on font, spacing, gutter size, etc.
🔴How Western Media Whitewashed Israel’s Mass-Abduction of Activists
Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert, reports @mathildamall.bsky.social
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Did you know we also programme and run the annual Ilkley Literature Festival? Ilkley Lit Fest is the longest-running book festival in the north (and the first in the north!). ILF runs until Sunday 19 October, with events on topics ranging from politics & poetry to comedy & cavapoos (yes, really). 📚
Whether you want to increase sales, brainstorm content ideas with an expert, get help with your marketing strategies, or big picture publishing & marketing information, our call can cover any and all of these topics, and more.
Message or email me to discuss, and find out more at ailsastuart.com
