Ailsa Stuart

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

Introducing Book Bindr - an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book and Bookswarm - Byte The Book Since the rise of the independent author and then the pandemic’s legacy on the publishing industry’s workforce, the book industry has become increasingly fragmented.  What is the future of publishing?...

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

2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist The 2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist, honoring “literary translators who have made an outstanding contribution to literature in English,” have been announced. Shortlisted titl…

2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist

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! 📚

Osman's sums don't add up

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

🔴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). 📚

Pricing - Ailsa Stuart Pricing Pricing is negotiable for those who have traditionally been under-represented in publishing, including those who identify as BAME or LGBTQ+, as well as those in the UK receiving income support...

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

I'm pleased to introduce a new 'light' version of my marketing consultation calls!

For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky

Book 1 is out now; it’s The Source of Storms by Angelina Kelly

I will check with the author & get back to you! The first book in the series is already available ❤️

I’m now booking projects with delivery dates of late October, so do get in touch if you’d like some marketing insights for your novel! #booksky

There’s a particular joy in working on books that feature the myths, legends and fantasy creatures I grew up hearing about. I’m putting together marketing advice for a book that uses lots of celtic mythology, and it’s lovely to soak up the world the author has created.
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