The sweet smell of freshly printed pages! If you’re anything like me, the moment you typed “The End” on your manuscript felt like reaching the summit of a literary Everest. Kudos, my friend! That’s no small achievement. But if I might be a tad honest? That was just base camp. The true ascent begins now, and it’s called ‘publishing.’

Now, hold on to that celebratory champagne bottle just a tad longer (trust me, there’ll be plenty of time to pop it open later). I’ve been through these woods, and while they’re enchanting, they’re also filled with confusing crossroads and hidden pitfalls. The publishing industry is a vast, convoluted maze. One minute, you’re marvelling at the beauty of a potential book deal, and the next, you’re lost amidst ISBN numbers and agent queries.

But worry not! Just like every grand tale has a guide, consider me yours for this journey. Whether you’re dreaming of seeing your book on the polished shelves of a grand book-store or nestled in the digital aisles of an e-reader, I’m here to help you navigate through it all.