We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our second mentorship programme, in partnership with the London College of Communication (UAL) and Graduate Futures, set to begin this October. This programme offers a unique opportunity for professionals within the publishing and design industries to share their expertise and guide the next generation of talent.

This September 2024, we launched an exciting new initiative: a three-month paid internship programme aimed at demystifying the publishing process and providing hands-on experience to a young individual passionate about entering the publishing industry right here in our local community in Islington. As part of this initiative, we’re delighted to welcome Leila Mohamoud as our Freelancer Community Outreach Intern. We sat down with both Leila and Ashar, CEO of Creative Opps, to discuss the charity’s mission, its approach and what we hope to achieve through this partnership.

In a world where bookstores are overflowing with new titles and publishers guard their gates tightly, it might feel like there's no room left for aspiring writers. But with the rise of self-publishing platforms, print-on-demand services, and freelance support, that’s no longer the case.

In Passion to Profit, Jamie explores his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in East London to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses how dyslexia has been a driving force in his career, challenging norms and reshaping industries. ⁠

The themes explored in the book - from tech addiction, big tech corporate ethics, misinformation and deepfakes, to AI’s impact on jobs and the human condition - are far more topical and less speculative than the author would like them to be. He started writing in the summer of 2023, as AI rapidly shifted from a technological curiosity to the single most influential force in our world economy.

We're thrilled to announce a new partnership between Whitefox Publishing and Creative Opps, bringing an exciting paid internship opportunity to a young aspiring publishing creative in our local community.

Elizabeth G. was interviewed by Lynn Bowles at BBC Radio Wales! She spoke openly about her memoir, 'Unashamed: Why do people pay for sex?' and her fight for change within the sex industry.

Dr. Martin Stagg's journey from GP to author shows that it’s never too late to try something new. His story is a great example for anyone thinking about turning their life experiences into a book.

In this Q&A, Martin Stagg shares insights into the journey of documenting experiences as a GP, inspired by family and friends' encouragement and the unique stories from general practice. Notable moments include interactions with memorable patients like Annie, a dementia sufferer with vivid old memories. The discussion covers the evolving role of GPs, the challenges of writing and publishing, and advice for aspiring authors. The author also reveals future writing projects, including a non-fiction book about a blind cobbler and a novel featuring a retired GP.

In Working Assumptions, Julia Hobsbawm examines the impacts of Covid-19 and generative AI on the future of work. Exploring debates around how flexible working impacts productivity, the rising number of managers and how great a threat Generative AI poses to job security, Hobsbawm’s book is a timely and astute examination of change in the workplace, writes Martin C. W. Walker.