Inspired Quill

Inspired Quill started life back in 2009 as a book review and literary article blog, updating a few times a week with literature news, articles and reviews.

September 2010 culminated with an Entrepreneurial award and a series of businesses classes and 1-on-1 mentoring.

In April 2011, the blog turned into a registered Social Enterprise, but it was only after speaking to so many traditionally published authors about their industry horror stories, that we thought “how hard can it be to create win-win-win situations for the publisher, authors and readers…without treating authors like meal tickets?”

More than a decade later, we’re still finding out!

From submission to launch, we collaborate with our authors, rather than operating above them. We diligently focus on setting new standards in ecological, people-oriented publishing that actively develops an author’s skills, by facilitating open involvement in marketing and editing, and encouraging authentic public confidence.

Engaging new writers means we’re able to start removing (the many) roadblocks and misinformation about the publishing industry.

We champion non-tokenistic diversity and representation across all parts of our business (and as much as we can across the sector as a whole, too).

Finally, we provide activities, mentoring and workshops to encourage and inspire transferable, creative skills to primarily (although not exclusively) marginalised individuals, and additionally partner with selected non-profit groups and charity programs.

Publisher address:

Derby, United Kingdom