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Celebrating women in sport! A Q&A with the Women in Sport charity to discuss how their book ‘The Last Bastion’ spotlights their many incredible achievements, and why there is still a long way to go.

Sport has long been a stronghold of inequality, but change is happening. In this Q&A, Women in Sport discuss their book, 'The Last Bastion' and reflect on 40 years of fighting for gender equality. From historic battles to the challenges still ahead, they explore what it truly takes to champion change in sport.

By   Zoila Marenco

The art of transforming books into brands: A Q&A with Marketing Campaign Designer, Samar Habib, FutureBook’s Freelancer of the Year 2024

In this Q&A, we sat down with Samar Habib, a distinguished creative multimedia designer based in London who brings 25 years of high-profile publishing industry experience to the table. We discussed his long career as a multimedia designer. He covers his journey into the profession, changes in the design industry, the value of freelancers and the complexities of creating marketing campaigns. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution of design in publishing and his career highlights.

By   Zoila Marenco

Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?

There is often an awkward pause in the opening moments of literary question-and-answer sessions as self-conscious fiction fans pluck up the courage to raise their hands. At least one brave soul usually breaks the ice with that old favourite: ‘Where do you get your ideas from?’

By   Andrew Crofts

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Q&A with Catherine Lock: Finding Love, Candy Floss, and the Power of Resilience

'My message to my readers is this: regardless of your age or where you stand in life, look within and see who you really are,' says debut author Catherine Lock, discussing her novel 'The Day We Had Candy Floss.' In this Q&A, Lock reveals how her personal experiences shaped her storytelling, why candy floss became a powerful metaphor for life's fleeting moments, and what inspired her to start writing during the pandemic. She also shares insights about her innovative 'Candy Floss Moments' campaign and offers advice for aspiring writers.

By   Zoila Marenco

Writing a Family History: Challenges and Surprises

In this article, Richard Rothman, author of ‘Finding Ruby’ chronicles the stages in which his work progressed and the challenges he encountered along the way as the book evolved into a collage of biography, history, and memoir. He has been asked about this process by various readers, and he is hoping his experience may be of some benefit to other would-be authors embarking on a similar kind of journey.

By   Richard Rothman

Rachel Fuller Discusses ‘BEE’ on BBC Radio London

Rachel Fuller recently appeared on BBC Radio London to discuss her upcoming book, 'BEE', ahead of its release on February 6th, 2025. She shared the inspirations behind the story, drawing from her passion for music and mental health advocacy. The book’s launch coincides with Children’s Mental Health Week, highlighting its themes of resilience and self-discovery

The Business of Publishing with John Bond in ‘The Nowhere Office podcast’

Our co-founder John Bond recently joined 'The Nowhere Office' podcast to discuss the evolution of publishing, from traditional models to new pathways for authors. In this conversation with Julia Hobsbawm and Stefan Stern, John shares the story of how Whitefox emerged in 2012, challenging traditional publishing norms while maintaining the highest quality standards. He discusses how the industry has transformed over the past decade and explores what success truly means for different authors in today's publishing landscape.⁠

Governance lessons from Lloyd’s crisis still relevant today

A financial and legal scandal that erupted in the 1980s has pertinent messages for the accounting profession of today, says Edmund Lester, a former Lloyd’s Name impacted by the scandal who has written a book on the subject, published by Whitefox.