UK-based Titchwell Press is a new, independent publisher of illustrated nonfiction books, with first titles releasing in spring 2026 and focusing on gardens, plants, nature, art, and creativity. Publisher Jo Rippon said, “We are particularly interested in exploring the parallels between these areas, celebrating gardeners and artists alike, and presenting new ideas and stories told in creative ways. Our background is in illustrated books, and we remain committed to good design and high-quality production.” Submissions are open. Learn more.
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
Jane’s expertise regularly features in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, The Today Show, Wired, The Guardian, Fox News, and BBC. Her book, The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition (The University of Chicago Press), is used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs. She reaches thousands through speaking engagements and workshops at diverse venues worldwide, including NYU’s Advanced Publishing Institute, Frankfurt Book Fair, and numerous MFA programs.
