In this episode, Sarah and Emily interview esteemed guest Nadia Saward, a seasoned editor from Orbit UK to gain unique editing insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge from one of the industry's most insightful professionals in the UK.

Nadia Saward has played an instrumental role in shaping the UK SFF landscape, having worked with numerous acclaimed authors and overseeing the publication of hard-hitting novels especially fantasy and romance fantasy. As an editor at Orbit UK, she possesses a wealth of experience in the world of speculative fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.

Nadia takes us through the highs and lows of her career, highlighting the editing challenges of discovering and nurturing talent. We talk about the differences between the North American and European market in manuscript editing, covers, auctions, trends, and readership. Additionally, we delve into the evolving role of editors in the social media age.

Whether you're an aspiring author seeking guidance, a reader curious about the publishing process, or simply a lover of editing wanting to gain insights from industry insiders to become one yourself, Nadia's extensive knowledge about editing magical books is the episode for you!
 

Tune in and let us know how you liked this week's episode!

FairyLoot

Illumicrate

The Broken Binding

Goldsboro Books

Little Marrakech
 

Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore
 

• Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
• The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai
• The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
• The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
• A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
• Paladin Trilogy by T.Kingfisher
• The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
• Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
• For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
• Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana
   

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Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!

Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review! 

Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!