Ailsa Stuart
@ailsastuart.bsky.social
Freelance Book Marketer, specialising in low-and-no budget campaigns. 🏳️🌈 ailsastuart.com
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Ailsa Stuart
@ailsastuart.bsky.social
· Oct 2
I'm pleased to introduce a new 'light' version of my marketing consultation calls!
For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky
For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky
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We had an incredible evening on Tuesday at our event: Launching BookBindr – an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book & Bookswarm 📚 We loved seeing our community come together and network!
Here’s a few of our fave event photos 📸
Here’s a few of our fave event photos 📸
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We had an incredible evening on Tuesday at our event: Launching BookBindr – an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book & Bookswarm 📚 We loved seeing our community come together and network!
Here’s a few of our fave event photos 📸
Here’s a few of our fave event photos 📸
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 230:
Be honest. Write what you care about. Give of yourself. If you try to hold back, you'll fail to connect with your readers. (And yes, it feels scary, being vulnerable. Do it anyway.)
Be honest. Write what you care about. Give of yourself. If you try to hold back, you'll fail to connect with your readers. (And yes, it feels scary, being vulnerable. Do it anyway.)
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 230:
Be honest. Write what you care about. Give of yourself. If you try to hold back, you'll fail to connect with your readers. (And yes, it feels scary, being vulnerable. Do it anyway.)
Be honest. Write what you care about. Give of yourself. If you try to hold back, you'll fail to connect with your readers. (And yes, it feels scary, being vulnerable. Do it anyway.)
If you’re going to cold-email someone wanting them to buy a service, maybe give it more than 24 hours before you follow up?
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If you’re going to cold-email someone wanting them to buy a service, maybe give it more than 24 hours before you follow up?
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I invite people to imagine how many times I mis-spelled ‘serendipitous’ during the writing of this book.
One of the many great bits in @aptshadow.bsky.social's Stterseer's Ruin is that the Seraphon temple-ships have names that go very hard; Wings of Serendipitous Fire, and Celestial Eye of Tepok.
Coming up with appropriately pretentious ship names for the Aeldari was one of the most fun things about writing this.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I invite people to imagine how many times I mis-spelled ‘serendipitous’ during the writing of this book.
Excited to be one of the marketers listed on new platform BookBindr which helps authors connect with publishing industry-experienced freelancers. #AuthorSky #IndiePublishing
A new platform, which aims to connect publishers and authors with ’skilled, vetted industry freelancers’, has been launched by Simon Appleby and Justine Solomons, during #WorkInPublishing Week 👇 #BookSky
New platform BookBindr launched to 'connect publishers and authors with freelancers'
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November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Excited to be one of the marketers listed on new platform BookBindr which helps authors connect with publishing industry-experienced freelancers. #AuthorSky #IndiePublishing
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Join us TOMORROW on Nov 18th for “Introducing BookBindr – an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book and Bookswarm” 📚 We’ll be exploring the future of publishing and showcase our new platform BookBindr.
bytethebook.com/event/book-b...
bytethebook.com/event/book-b...
Introducing Book Bindr - an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book and Bookswarm - Byte The Book
Since the rise of the independent author and then the pandemic’s legacy on the publishing industry’s workforce, the book industry has become increasingly fragmented. What is the future of publishing?...
bytethebook.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Join us TOMORROW on Nov 18th for “Introducing BookBindr – an exciting new way of collaborating in publishing, brought to you by Byte The Book and Bookswarm” 📚 We’ll be exploring the future of publishing and showcase our new platform BookBindr.
bytethebook.com/event/book-b...
bytethebook.com/event/book-b...
I have 2 spaces for book marketing projects in January! Do you need help with your marketing strategy? Calls start from £35, written plans from £250. #AuthorSky #BookMarketing #RomanceAuthors #FantasyAuthors
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I have 2 spaces for book marketing projects in January! Do you need help with your marketing strategy? Calls start from £35, written plans from £250. #AuthorSky #BookMarketing #RomanceAuthors #FantasyAuthors
I’m fully booked for November, but I have a couple of spots left for December if you’re looking for help marketing your book. Video consultation calls and custom marketing plans available, or message to discuss your needs ❤️📚 #AuthorSky #BookSky
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I’m fully booked for November, but I have a couple of spots left for December if you’re looking for help marketing your book. Video consultation calls and custom marketing plans available, or message to discuss your needs ❤️📚 #AuthorSky #BookSky
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If you love science fiction, fantasy, and horror you MUST already subscribe to Locus Magazine... Right?
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link in bio!
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November 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
If you love science fiction, fantasy, and horror you MUST already subscribe to Locus Magazine... Right?
linktr.ee/locusmagazine
link in bio!
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link in bio!
I have one more spot in November to create a bespoke book marketing plan for someone! If you've got a book releasing in 2026, this is a great time to start planning your marketing activity. For £250/$335 I can make a fully customised plan for you to carry out in your own time. #AuthorSky
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I have one more spot in November to create a bespoke book marketing plan for someone! If you've got a book releasing in 2026, this is a great time to start planning your marketing activity. For £250/$335 I can make a fully customised plan for you to carry out in your own time. #AuthorSky
My Reedsy requests are closing tomorrow for at least a week while I'm on holiday. Direct requests are still open (website, email, DM, carrier pigeon etc). If you're looking for last minute help with a November book project, get in touch #BookMarketing #AuthorSky
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
My Reedsy requests are closing tomorrow for at least a week while I'm on holiday. Direct requests are still open (website, email, DM, carrier pigeon etc). If you're looking for last minute help with a November book project, get in touch #BookMarketing #AuthorSky
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Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
Authors, my calendar for the rest of the year is filling up! If you’re publishing a book this winter or early next year, book a custom marketing plan or one-on-one consultation now 📚📖
#AuthorSky #BookSky #BookMarketing
#AuthorSky #BookSky #BookMarketing
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Authors, my calendar for the rest of the year is filling up! If you’re publishing a book this winter or early next year, book a custom marketing plan or one-on-one consultation now 📚📖
#AuthorSky #BookSky #BookMarketing
#AuthorSky #BookSky #BookMarketing
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2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist
2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist
The 2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist, honoring “literary translators who have made an outstanding contribution to literature in English,” have been announced. Shortlisted titl…
locusmag.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
2025 National Translation Awards Shortlist
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Last chance! The Buyer's Guides for Spring/Summer 2026 are open for submissions! Now open until October 24th, you have just over one week to tell us all about your most exciting upcoming books.
Submit for free today 👉 tinyurl.com/539fjv6x
Submit for free today 👉 tinyurl.com/539fjv6x
October 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last chance! The Buyer's Guides for Spring/Summer 2026 are open for submissions! Now open until October 24th, you have just over one week to tell us all about your most exciting upcoming books.
Submit for free today 👉 tinyurl.com/539fjv6x
Submit for free today 👉 tinyurl.com/539fjv6x
What are you reading this weekend? I’ve been racing through Chloe Liese’s Bergman Brothers books, as fast as my library holds come in, and I’m about a quarter of the way into If Only You. #RomanceBooks #BookSky #AmReading
October 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
What are you reading this weekend? I’ve been racing through Chloe Liese’s Bergman Brothers books, as fast as my library holds come in, and I’m about a quarter of the way into If Only You. #RomanceBooks #BookSky #AmReading
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I’m not the only bookseller with horror stories of emboldened customers waving a brick of a hardback in our faces, declaring they can get it for half the price in the supermarket down the road, says Mark Wright in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
Osman's sums don't add up
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October 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I’m not the only bookseller with horror stories of emboldened customers waving a brick of a hardback in our faces, declaring they can get it for half the price in the supermarket down the road, says Mark Wright in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
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🔴How Western Media Whitewashed Israel’s Mass-Abduction of Activists
Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert, reports @mathildamall.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/h...
Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert, reports @mathildamall.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/h...
How Western Media Whitewashed Israel’s Mass-Abduction of Activists
Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert
bylinetimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🔴How Western Media Whitewashed Israel’s Mass-Abduction of Activists
Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert, reports @mathildamall.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/h...
Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert, reports @mathildamall.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/04/h...
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Did you know we also programme and run the annual Ilkley Literature Festival? Ilkley Lit Fest is the longest-running book festival in the north (and the first in the north!). ILF runs until Sunday 19 October, with events on topics ranging from politics & poetry to comedy & cavapoos (yes, really). 📚
October 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Did you know we also programme and run the annual Ilkley Literature Festival? Ilkley Lit Fest is the longest-running book festival in the north (and the first in the north!). ILF runs until Sunday 19 October, with events on topics ranging from politics & poetry to comedy & cavapoos (yes, really). 📚
I'm pleased to introduce a new 'light' version of my marketing consultation calls!
For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky
For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky
October 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I'm pleased to introduce a new 'light' version of my marketing consultation calls!
For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky
For just £35 (30 minutes) or £55 (1 hour), I can provide tailored advice unique to you and your story. #BookMarketing #BookSky #AuthorSky
There’s a particular joy in working on books that feature the myths, legends and fantasy creatures I grew up hearing about. I’m putting together marketing advice for a book that uses lots of celtic mythology, and it’s lovely to soak up the world the author has created.
#bookmarketing
#bookmarketing
September 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
There’s a particular joy in working on books that feature the myths, legends and fantasy creatures I grew up hearing about. I’m putting together marketing advice for a book that uses lots of celtic mythology, and it’s lovely to soak up the world the author has created.
#bookmarketing
#bookmarketing
If you're looking for marketing advice to help direct your next steps in promoting your book, I've launched a 'light' tier to my consulting calls this week.
You can book one through Reedsy, or by email ([email protected]), and I have immediate availability.
#booksky #bookmarketing
You can book one through Reedsy, or by email ([email protected]), and I have immediate availability.
#booksky #bookmarketing
September 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If you're looking for marketing advice to help direct your next steps in promoting your book, I've launched a 'light' tier to my consulting calls this week.
You can book one through Reedsy, or by email ([email protected]), and I have immediate availability.
#booksky #bookmarketing
You can book one through Reedsy, or by email ([email protected]), and I have immediate availability.
#booksky #bookmarketing
As well as taking marketing enquiries directly, I’ve also re-opened my Reedsy requests, if you’d prefer to go through a third party. Whether you’ve already published or have a book coming in the autumn or winter, pop me a message!
August 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As well as taking marketing enquiries directly, I’ve also re-opened my Reedsy requests, if you’d prefer to go through a third party. Whether you’ve already published or have a book coming in the autumn or winter, pop me a message!
Kid 2 brought Tigger on the nursery run this morning, who got a little wet in the rain, so now I’ve got a work buddy.
#FreelanceLife #Booksky
#FreelanceLife #Booksky
August 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Kid 2 brought Tigger on the nursery run this morning, who got a little wet in the rain, so now I’ve got a work buddy.
#FreelanceLife #Booksky
#FreelanceLife #Booksky
Next panel at #NYALitFest is “Fandom, Fame & Fiction” with authors Sara Barnard, Kat McKenna, Jacqueline Silvester and Beth Reekles. Why do we love stories about fame and fandom? #YAFiction #BookSky
July 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Next panel at #NYALitFest is “Fandom, Fame & Fiction” with authors Sara Barnard, Kat McKenna, Jacqueline Silvester and Beth Reekles. Why do we love stories about fame and fandom? #YAFiction #BookSky