Contributor bio
Martin Cavannagh is a publishing professional with 10+ years of experience in content strategy, editorial development, and author education within the indie publishing space. As the host of Reedsy Live and Head of Content at Reedsy, he has interviewed and collaborated with hundreds of editors, book designers, and marketing specialists, translating industry expertise into actionable guidance for self-publishing authors.
Martin's writing, newsletters, and live content reach over 1.2 million writers monthly, covering topics including self-publishing strategy, book marketing, freelance publishing workflows, and the craft of fiction. He has spoken at industry events, including the Writers' Summit at the 2024 London Book Fair, and his editorial work has helped establish Reedsy as a leading resource for indie authors navigating traditional and self-publishing routes.
His writing has also been published by:
- IngramSpark — book marketing
- University of Edinburgh — careers in the creative industries
- NowNovel — writing craft
- Writers & Artists — traditional publishing
- Writing.ie — memoir writing
