Publisher's Desk

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!