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Q&A With Writers & Artists
02/01/26
What can writers expect from working with Softwood? We're thrilled to feature on Bloomsbury's prestigious Writers & Artists page with a detailed Q&A about our self-publishing model. Take a read if you're thinking of partnering with us!
See You At London Book Fair 2026!
01/01/26
Softwood is delighted to be attending all 3 days of the London Book Fair in March 2026. Come say hello to our team - we'll be difficult to miss...
Leading by example
28/11/25
At the Door is the thrilling finale to The Dwelling Hunter series by Softwood director, Maddy Glenn. Available from all good retailers now!
Book launch at the Royal Geographical Society
17/11/25
'How the Heck Did They Do That?: The 11 Traits of Epic Achievers' is the new book by RGS Fellow, Brad Borkan and we were thrilled to support his lecture and launch to a packed audience in London.
First Creative Writing PhD Author at UoS
11/11/25
We were delighted to publish Dr Andrew Worrall's debut novel, The Inheritance of Peter Tye (longlisted for the McKitterick Prize). Andrew is the University of Suffolk's first student to complete a PhD in Creative Writing.
Softwood Open House
29/10/25
We were delighted to host our first ever open house, welcoming Softwood clients and friends to our office for informal networking over drinks and nibbles. With attendees from all over the country, we're looking forward to arranging the next event in 2026!
Gardners Trade Show 2025
22/09/25
As part of Softwood's commitment to work for authors, and as a Gardners trade partner, we were delighted to attend the annual Booksellers' Association Conference & Gardners Trade Show in Hinckley Island.
Award-Winning!
27/08/25
For the third year in a row Softwood Books has won the Prestige Awards 'Self-Publishing Specialists in London and the South East' in 2025/26.
Meet The Author, Publisher, & Bookseller
28/04/25
Stephen Harvey, bookseller, Susie Keepin, and Nathan James recently met at Woodbridge Books to explain the process of producing and selling a book to an audience of budding writers!
Larry Lamb's London Launch
16/04/25
We were delighted to oversee the launch event of Larry Lamb's debut novel, All Wrapped Up. The star-studded event in London also proved to be a reunion for the Gavin & Stacey cast!
Community Project Celebrated in New Book
12/04/25
Through words, art, and creativity, Tinkler's Quest reminds us that every story told and every action taken, no matter how small, helps weave a future where the world is wilder, richer, and more alive. What a joy to support such a local, Suffolk-centric community project!
Publishing Workshops For Schools
31/03/25
Our very own editor, Rachel Churcher, who is herself an award-winning author, has been busy delivering publishing workshops to local schools this month. What a way to inspire the next generation!