Fly on the Wall Press Location Remote Contract UK-based role. Occasional travel required for events, festivals and author appearances. Working Pattern 21 hours across three days (or flexible equivalent). Evening and weekend attendance required at selected events. Ideal start date - Late July/Start of August About the Publishing House Fly on the Wall Press is an award-winning independent publisher based in Manchester, committed to curating bold political fiction, powerful poet

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce that The Devil’s Draper by Dr Donna Moore has been shortlisted for the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association Historical Dagger Award. Set in 1920s Glasgow, The Devil’s Draper follows Scotland’s first policewoman, Mabel Adair, as she investigates disturbing allegations surrounding one of the city’s most prestigious department stores. Blending historical detail with gripping mystery, the novel has earned widespread critical acclai

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce the acquisition of ‘Women Changing’, the next sharply humorous short story collection by award-winning Irish writer Tracy Fahey. World rights were acquired by Isabelle Kenyon, Managing Director of Fly on the Wall Press, direct from the author. ‘Women Changing’ is a collection of surreal, darkly comic short stories that centre on female midlife metamorphosis. Drawing on native female folklore, mythological figures, and fairy tale

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Murder, Classified , the highly anticipated third book in The Mabel Adair Mysteries series, set for release on 6 May 2027 . The press is also proud to formally welcome back award-winning author Donna Moore to its list! You may remember the first two books in the series - The Unpicking and The Devil's Draper, which was longlisted this month for the Historical Dagger Award, Crime Writer's Association

Donna Moore brings a touch of the devil to Crime Writers’ Association longlist: Historical Dagger Award. Fly On The Wall Press is delighted to announce that The Devil’s Draper by Donna Moore has been longlisted by the Crime Writers’ Association for this year’s Historical Dagger award. This award is for the best historical crime novel, first published in the UK in English during the judging period, set in any period up to 50 years prior to the year in which the award will be

We're pleased to announce we have collaborated on the launch of the Gillian Smith Travel Writing Prize, in honour of the late ArtsGroupie CIC Director and Co-Founder. ArtsGroupie say... Jill, as we knew her, was an avid traveller. Some of her favourite places to visit being Venice, and New York City. To remember the life of our jet-setting friend, we're launching this annual non-fiction creative writing prize. THE PRIZE: - The first-place winner will receive a prize worth

Manchester-based independent publisher recognised for financial growth, literary innovation, and commitment to accessible publishing Fly on the Wall Press , the award-winning independent publisher of politically engaged, upmarket fiction and poetry based in Manchester, is delighted to announce its selection as a finalist for Small Press of the Year at The Bookseller Industry Awards 2026 for FOTW's sixth year running — widely known as The Nibbies — the UK publishing industr

Delighted to see our first 2026 title reviewed in The Financial Times this morning! Tender poetry collection 'These are the Things we Have Lost' by Janice Warman, which transports us to a childhood spent in South Africa to the hills of East Sussex. First print run with beautiful painted edges as below! 'An afterword reveals that a few of the poems in Janice Warman’s impressive debut, These are the things we have lost (Fly on the Wall, £11.99), were written while horse riding

I know from our fantastic Publishing Academy students that landing your first role in publishing can feel like trying to crack a code! Especially when job titles seem designed to confuse rather than clarify. From confusing job titles to vague entry requirements, many graduates have the abilities, but just don’t yet understand how the industry actually works. I've seen talented candidates applying for the wrong roles, overlooking realistic entry points, or spending months gain

Dear Scribblers, Since the Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy launched on Saturday 27th of September, it has felt EXACTLY right for the direction of FOTW! I have always been passionate about teaching and passing on my learnings, as I taught myself everything that I know about publishing through trial and error, through project management, through data analysis, through study of business models... everything BUT a direct internship or work experience. So I personally kno

Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce that GRQ by Steven Bernstein has been awarded Best Novella in the prestigious American Writing Awards . It was also a finalist for best cover and best general fiction. This recognition highlights Bernstein’s sharp, imaginative storytelling and the novella’s compelling exploration of ambition, desperation, and the cost of chasing the “quick win.” The award underscores GRQ ’s growing reputation as a standout work of contemporary

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce that The Wager and the Bear by acclaimed novelist John Ironmonger has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Dublin Literary Award . The 2026 longlist comprises 69 exceptional titles , nominated by 80 libraries across 36 countries , showcasing the best of contemporary fiction worldwide. Sponsored by Dublin City Council, the Award is the most valuable prize in the world for a single work of fiction, offering €100,000 to the wi

You can feel Christmas coming - lights are going up, festive ads are everywhere, and shops are full of Quality Street. With just six weekends left, now is a great time to start your wish list or Christmas shopping. (That way, you can relax as the nights get longer instead of rushing around on the 24th.) As a helping hand, we’ve compiled the perfect gift guide for the book lovers in your life. Or, let’s be honest, yourself! Why just one gift when you can give two? Our range of

Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Angel of St Piran , a powerful contemporary cli-fi from award-winning novelist John Ironmonger , acclaimed for The Whale at the End of the World and The Wager and the Bear . Stunning design by Ed Bettison! English language rights in the UK and Commonwealth excluding Canada were acquired by Managing Director Isabelle Kenyon from the North Literary Agency, Lina Langlee. Set between the fictional Cornish town

Manchester indie publisher Fly on the Wall Press is celebrating a double shortlist at The Bookseller’s FutureBook Awards 2025 : founder and Managing Director Isabelle Kenyon is a Leader of the Year finalist, while The Fly on the Wall Publishing Academy is shortlisted for the FutureBook Excellence Award . The Bookseller’s judges praised the Excellence Award finalists for showing “a true understanding of their audience, plus tangible, meaningful impact,” and described the l

Zahirra Dayal's The Whispering Jacarandas Explores Identity, Trauma, and Sisterhood in Southern Africa's Indian Diaspora Fly on the Wall Press is proud to announce the acquisition of The Whispering Jacarandas , a powerful debut novel by Zahirra Dayal that illuminates a rarely told chapter of African history through the intimate story of two sisters navigating childhood trauma and fractured identity. Set in newly independent Zimbabwe, the novel follows sisters Zaynah and Amir

Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Da , a haunting and tender debut novel by Arathi Menon, set to be...

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce the acquisition of the English translation rights for Erased ( Izbrisana ) by acclaimed...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy — our brand-new online learning hub for anyone...

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce that GRQ (Get Rich Quick) , the acclaimed debut novella by Oscar-winning Hollywood...