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Open House
Softwood Open House

29/10/25

We were delighted to host our first ever open house, welcoming Softwood clients and friends to our office for informal networking over drinks and nibbles. With attendees from all over the country, we're looking forward to arranging the next event in 2026!

Gardners Trade Fair
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.

Prestige Award
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
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
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
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!

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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!