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Words and Pictures with Ella Beech
Her creative process, publishing journey and the one thing she wants all her students to know
May 1
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Naomi Jones
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James Jones
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Words and Pictures with Momoko Abe
The importance of finding your people, why she enjoys research and loves to dance
Apr 10
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
5
4
2
Words and Pictures with Kim Duffy at Bookbairn
Behind the scenes insight into the life of a book reviewer
Mar 13
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
4
2
Words and Pictures with Lou Grosart
The importance of connection, what trends she's looking for and the future of publishing
Feb 13
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
5
1
Words and Pictures with Fabia Turner
The importance of diverse books, the truth about being an editor and advice for underrepresented creatives
Jan 19
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Naomi Jones
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James Jones
11
2
3
Inspiring interviews for 2026
Learn from agents, editors, bookshop owners, bestselling authors and illustrators
Dec 29, 2025
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
5
2
Words and Pictures with Shannon Cullen
The importance of an elevator pitch, why you should consider your reader and what she looks for when acquiring books
Dec 12, 2025
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
8
2
2
Words and Pictures with Annabelle Sami
The importance of boundaries, what a healthy writing practice looks like, how to recharge and why all writers need part time jobs
Nov 21, 2025
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Naomi Jones
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James Jones
5
2
2
Words and Pictures with Ness Wood
Why illustrators need a visual voice, common mistakes to avoid and how to stand out in a crowded market
Nov 14, 2025
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
14
2
2
Words and Pictures with Piers Torday
How literary prizes are actually judged, why he writes for two hours a day and the importance of having a plan
Nov 7, 2025
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
4
1
Words and Pictures with Rachel Piercey
The power of children's poetry, where ideas come from and her top tips for poets
Oct 31, 2025
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Naomi Jones
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James Jones
9
2
3
Words and Pictures with Vivian French
How she became an author, how the industry has changed, how it felt to receive an MBE and her top tips for authors and illustrators
Oct 24, 2025
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Naomi Jones
and
James Jones
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7
2
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