When I was first owned by a dog, I was told by our amazing trainer to set yourself (and therefore the dog) up for success. It’s the same with any collaboration - set yourself up for success with your designer (or any supplier) and it’ll be so much easier. What does make a great design collaboration? Here’s ten tips from me. I’d love to hear yours.

What funds you need depend on how you are producing your book (pitching to publishers independently or via an agent, or self-publishing), if the book is print or eBook and what skills you’ll need to contract in. Here's my handy guide to essential publishing costs. 

What funds you need depend on how you are producing your book (pitching to publishers independently or via an agent, or self-publishing), if the book is print or eBook and what skills you’ll need to contract in. Here's my handy guide to essential publishing costs.