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The literary agent Kizzy Thomson in an exclusive Q&A interview with Palamedes PR

How to Get a Literary Agent: A Q&A with Kizzy Thomson

Finding a literary agent can be one of the toughest challenges in the publishing world. Some lucky authors may secure one quickly, but for most, the journey to find an agent for their book takes months or even years, and some may not find representation at all.

If you’re an author without an agent and your manuscript is nearly complete, this Q&A with experienced literary agent Kizzy Thomson is a valuable resource. Kizzy has helped many authors in their careers and offers practical advice on submitting manuscripts, adapting to changes in the publishing industry, and crafting effective query letters. You’ll learn about how agents choose which manuscripts to represent, what makes a manuscript stand out in a competitive market, and get insights into the book deal negotiation process. Plus, you’ll discover the common mistakes aspiring authors should avoid when seeking representation.

Book PR agency Palamedes PR secures TV exposure for the DiverseCity Think Tank

Author and Diversity Guru Buki Mosaku on The Jeremy Vine Show

Author and diversity expert Buki Mosaku appears on The Jeremy Vine Show today to discuss diversity in the British workforce and why programmes to eradicate racial bias are “doomed to fail”.

The travel writer, Emma Strandberg, writes a second, exclusive blog for Palamedes PR about the future of the publishing industry and the role that AI may play in it

Travel Writer Emma Strandberg on the Evolution of Book Publishing

Disruptive technologies have fuelled a publishing revolution. In the space of just a few decades, digital platforms have unshackled authors from traditional gatekeepers, while e-books and audiobooks have transformed the reading experience. Self-publishing and print-on-demand services have thrived, as readers demand both convenience and authenticity. The future, driven by innovations like augmented reality and blockchain-based publishing, promises to further redefine the industry.

But as publishers take steps to stay relevant in the digital age – and keep pace with changing technologies and market trends – their core mission must remain focused on identifying, nurturing, and promoting quality literature for the next generation, writes the travel author Emma Strandberg in her second exclusive post for PRscribe.

a BLOG POST FOR PALAMEDES PR BY THE GREAT WRITER, Guenther Primig

Tales of Terror: Guenther Primig’s Insights into Horror Writing

Guenther Primig is a renowned horror writer whose success in the genre has captivated readers worldwide. With a unique and chilling storytelling style, his bestselling Gwenna Luna books are long-established, critically-acclaimed favourites with readers and the media alike. In this exclusive post for PRscribe, Guenther reveals his take on what makes a book truly scary – and a chainsaw massacre isn’t one of them.

The front cover of Palamedes PR's latest PRscribe blog post

Do YOU know a colon from a comma or an oxymoron from an allegory? Take our test and find out.

A fifth of 18-30 year-olds don’t know their commas from their colons and think an oxymoron is an insult, according to an informal poll by Palamedes.
The survey we conducted was a far cry from academic research and isn’t in any way representative of British young people as a whole. But the findings do at least suggest that some young people see punctuation and the use of figurative speech as an old-fashioned and unnecessary habit in today’s tech-oriented world.
Why not test yourself and see if you know better?