Challenges in Publishing

Looking Ahead: The Book Trade in 2026, Our Upcoming Titles & a Glowing Review

As 2026 begins, P-Wave Press shares its predictions for the year ahead in publishing, announces new titles in its Classics and Pushing the Wave series, and celebrates a glowing review for Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin. Read More…

When barriers disrupt the flow of books: reflections on the US parcel exemption change

The removal of the de minimis exemption on parcels to the US has created chaos for the book trade. At P-Wave Press, we believe nothing should stand in the way of the free flow of books and ideas, especially in uncertain times. Read More…

Supporting the Wild and Independent

P-Wave Press stands with Persuasion in championing "wild" literature. With collective effort, independent publishing can thrive—just like vinyl and film photography. Read More…

Followers, Feeds and Fiction

As publishers increasingly prioritise authors with large online followings, are we narrowing the scope of what gets published? At P-Wave Press, we believe in backing diverse voices, not just viral ones. Read More…

Too Many Books? Or More Voices Being Heard?

The explosion in book publishing makes discoverability harder, but it also gives new voices a chance to be heard. Has self-publishing enriched the book world or just made it more crowded? Read More…

Bridging the Publishing Gap

Small independent publishers like P-Wave Press bridge the gap between self-publishing and traditional publishing, offering authors greater creative input alongside professional support. Discover why it’s the ideal publishing partnership. Read More…

Are Blurbs History?

Are author blurbs still necessary in today’s book market? With readers turning to social media and peer reviews, P-Wave Press believes strong stories should speak for themselves. Read More…

The Shifting Tides of Publishing

The UK publishing landscape is shifting, with romance and romantasy on the rise and non-fiction facing challenges. But one thing remains clear: strong, fresh voices will always find their audience. Read More…

Challenges and Opportunities

The latest UK publishing figures show the Big Five remain strong, but smaller publishers face significant challenges. Independent presses like P-Wave Press thrive by offering unique, boundary-pushing stories that need readers’ support to flourish. Read More…

Uniting through stories

In times of upheaval, books remind us of our shared humanity, bridging divides with stories that highlight both our differences and commonalities. At their core, they show us that we are more alike than we often realise. Read More…

A pact with the devil?

Are the recent deals between publishers and artificial intelligence companies a means to benefit both, or a pact with the devil? Read More…

Craft versus creativity

Nadim Sadek suggests AI is a panacea that allows the unskilled to express their creativity. Rather, creativity and craft are intertwined and the one cannot be learnt without mastering the other. Read More…

The place of AI in publishing

The potential and limitations of artificial intelligence, and why the creative parts of writing and developing books should remain in human hands. Read More…