The Author’s Essentials Package
Essentials Package Available to all authors, whether you are Self Distributing, are Traditionally Published or Partnership Published The Essentials Package is a subscription service to provide an...
Chess stars flock to Barry Martin’s book launch
[metaslider id="2888"] Chess Grandmasters Raymond Keene OBE and Nigel Short MBE joined with Professor Tony Buzan and a host of other celebrities at the iconic L’Escargot Restaurant in Greek...
Helena Holrick invites you to an Author’s Retreat
Are you a Speaker, Author or Coach, who needs to stand out more in a crowded market place in order to sell more? Do you want to create a business that doesn’t rely on you delivering all the time? A...
Seasonal Printing Delays
Please be aware that, some of our book printers are experiencing very high volumes at the moment. as a result, the normal turn-round time for stock is longer than usual. The rush service has been...
Kim Rix launches The Gemstone Detective series
The Gemstone Detective guide book launches at the Sri Lankan High Commission in London London, United Kingdom, 8th October 2018: The first book in a unique new travel series targeting holidaymakers...
Barry Martin’s new Chess book launches November 9th
Writes Raymond Keene OBE - International Chess Correspondent for The Times; "All chess players are artists , but not all artists are chess players! " Thus spake Marcel Duchamp, the most...
Advance news of Roy Francis new book on Gospel Music
We are delighted to announce that long standing Filament author is in the final stages of producing his new book "How to Make Gospel Music Work For You". "How to Make Gospel Music Work for You" by...
Read, Inspire, Connect. Introducing The Pigeonhole
The Pigeonhole is the global book club in your pocket The Pigeonhole is the book club in your pocket. A book was once the best means of mass communication; now it is the phone. But there is no...
How to create an audio book
Nik de Garis Nik is the audio producer for Listening Books, a UK charity that provides audiobooks for those who have an illness or disability that prevents them from reading. Nik grew up in Guernsey...
Social Media. Love It or Loath It; It’s Not Going Anywhere.
Social Media. Love It or Loath It; It’s Not Going Anywhere. It’s time for any business, whether start-up or long-term established, to get on it AND get on it in the right way. Getting on social...
Underpin your professional speaking career with the perfect book
Is this you? You are passionate and knowledgeable about your subject and have built a business around it You are a platform presenter and public speaker You give workshops, webinars and training...
Write early for Christmas!
We may be having the longest heatwave since records began, but don't be fooled; in the world of books, Christmas is just around the corner! This year, Super Thursday, as it is known in the book...
Full house at our AuthorCraft event at the Institute of Directors
[metaslider id="2660"] “Very often you read a flier about a speaker which if full of all sorts of superlatives, only to be disappointed when they failed to live up to their billing. The complete...
Filament author Tom Meyers launches his new book in Colchester
[metaslider id="2621"] Congratulations to author Tom Meyers for a great book launch event in the famous Red Lion Bookshop in Colchester, his hometown, on Saturday 21st July. Despite it being a...
What is a Reader’s Report?
What is a Reader’s Report? A Reader's Report is a tool used by literary agents and acquiring editors to neatly summarise a manuscript for those who haven’t read it. In agencies, reports are most...
Watkins books hosts Feroze Dada’s book launch
[metaslider id="2544"]'); ?> Congratulations to Feroze Dada for a most colourful and spectacular book launch at Watkins bookshop in London's Cecil Court on Tuesday 3rd July. Great entertainment...
Author Serena Fass joins Filament
Since discussing the plight of Christians in their ancient homelands, I have become more and more concerned about their future, and of the many churches and monasteries where I have been privileged...
Notes to my Younger Self – Kezia Luckett
Have you ever wished that you could go back to a pivotal time in your life and give yourself sound advice? Words of hope, wisdom, knowledge and inspiration that everything is happening for a reason...
Living a Divine Life – Joanne Lee Philpot
This is the inspirational true story of a woman’s journey towards self‐discovery and realisation! Joanne dreamt of a Yoga Retreat in sunny Italy, but found herself with a half‐built house in the...
Make my World Complete – Michael Khatkar
A mysterious book is weaved deep into the lives of three people entwined by tragedy, regret, pain and romance. There is no escape from the circumstances of choice, as physical and psychological...
Author Barbara Angela Kealy – Double Deception
Double Deception is an erotic, comedic crime thriller, based in the copycat world of ‘Lookalikes’, laced with intriguing characters from the Mafia to diamond heists; from sensual sex scenes between...
New children’s book can help us all find happiness
New illustrated children’s book shows that finding real happiness is possible – and it’s beautifully simple. Finding Ray’s Key by Sam Goddard brings a mindful and honest approach to the idea of...
Tom Meyers invites you to Futurize Yourself
"With a deep and holistic understanding, and from a future perspective, to act purposefully in the present and become who you were born to be." Tom Meyers Who are you and why are you here? Are you...
Jane H Tepley launches The Lightwatch Chronicles
The Lightwatch Chronicles: The Guardians A powerful self-discovery guide written in the form of a novel. A love that transcends the boundaries of time; true friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, and a...
Feroze Dada’s new book – A spiritual journey to Burma and Buddhism
ISBN‐13: 978‐1‐912635‐09‐2 Children of the Revolution is a book of converging worlds. In it you discover the very human weave of courage, perseverance and vision, woven with a...
Stamps as witnesses of History – Ruth Lea CBE
New book looks at history through the postage stamps of the time By leading economist and philatelist Ruth Lea CBE Despite the growth of emails and the decline in the number of people sticking...
Octogenarian author hopes to inspire with her debut novel
By Kasia Sobocinka May 21 2018, 18:00 Follow @SW_Londoner Having released her debut novel at the age of 88, Kensington author Tessa Levy hopes her late-blooming career can inspire other women to...
Filament Re-Booted for 2018
Author update from Filament founder, Chris Day With the start of our new financial year at the start of April, we are putting in place a raft of new facilities to help our authors to be more...
Double take as lookalikes descend on the streets of London to promote book
Double take as lookalike celebrities take to the streets in a walkabout to promote Barbara Angela Kealy’s new book Double Deception Emerging from London’s iconic Hippodrome Casino, some of show...
Celebrating Filament’s 19th Anniversary
We probably wouldn't have noticed this if it wasn't for Zara noticing that Twitter was reminding us. Yes, we have been publishing for 19 years! A big thank you to everyone who has joined us on...
New Project Manager for Filament
We would like to welcome Mike Goss to his new role as project manager for Filament. Mike has been a long-standing member of the Filament support team and many of you will have met him at...
‘The Engagement Ring’ by diamond jewellery expert Lewis Malka
One in five women hate their engagement ring This Valentine’s Day, around 15,000 women will say ‘Yes’ to a marriage proposal – and 3,000 of them will accept an engagement ring they actually hate!...
January News
Miriam Payne at local children's writing competition Miriam Payne, the author of ‘A Greyt Christmas Tail’, helped out at a locals schools writing competition alongside councillors in Aspull, New...
Labels and Demons: One Man’s Battle for Recognition in ‘Aspie and Me’.
Launched at the IoD, London, 24th October 2017, Laurence Mitchell’s book 'Aspie and Me' delves into the mind of Hartley, a character who lives with Asperger’s. What’s the book all about? Following...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Special Editions
Every author wants their book to stand out and look special. Explore the shelves in any good bookshop and you will see books with embossed covers, foil blocking, words picked out in varnish (known...
Filament News December
What Have our Authors Been up to? Miriam Payne’s book ‘A Greyt Christmas Tail’ became the 19th best selling Christmas children’s book on Amazon. Miriam and her dogs, Ramsey and Blue, were on...