Fox and Ink Books are an award-winning independent publisher based at the University of Lancashire in Preston. They are committed to shaping a diverse, innovative, and creative literary landscape, publishing children’s books across all genres. They have also recently launched an adult fiction list.
Our MA Publishing programme equips students with the practical tools and industry knowledge they need to succeed in the sector. As part of the course, students take part in live publishing projects in collaboration with Fox and Ink Books. Working closely with an author, they produce a book to professional standards. One standout MA Publishing project is Wrong Tracks by Susan Brownrigg, which recently earned a 5‑star review in The Telegraph.
Fox and Ink Books are the founders of the Northern Young Adult Literary Festival. An Arts Council funded festival designed to make Children’s and Young Adult books more accessible to an audience in the North. The festival has had prestigious authors attend. From Juno Dawson, Holly Bourne, Melinda Salisbury, Matt Killeen, Patrice Lawrence to Yaba Badoe.
Fox and Ink Books awards and nominations
- Two Fox and Ink Books titles have been shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2025, There is a Season by Murphy’s Sketches and Tasty Tales by Anna Lena Feunekes
- The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers by Dr Adam S. Smith and Jonathan Emmett was the winner of Children’s Book of the Year in the Animals and Nature category at The Week Junior Book Awards in 2024.
- Small Press of the Year Regional Finalist 2023
- Fox and Ink Books (formally UCLan Publishing) was winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the Independent publishing Awards 2019
Centre of publishing excellence
Fox and Ink Books are currently developing a Centre of Publishing Excellence in collaboration with Bluemoose Books. This will be a central publishing hub which will be home to designers, illustrators, typesetters, publishers, artists, writers, editors, sales and marketing professionals. Our vision is to create a cluster of creative publishing excellence promoting publishing regionally, nationally, and internationally becoming a beacon for those who wish to start their careers in publishing.
Bluemoose Books has a history of publishing award winning writers whose novels have become TV series. The centre will be working with TV and Film professionals to replicate this success, bringing millions into the regional and national economy.
What jobs can I get with a publishing degree?
The University of Lancashire has a rich history of teaching publishing and helping graduates to get jobs in industry and related fields.
Publishing is a fast-paced, dynamic and a creative industry. The skills taught on our MA Publishing course helps students get into the industry and take ownership of their career trajectory
Examples of our graduates' career paths include:
- Sales Manager
- Senior Brand Manager
- Senior Commissioning Editor
- Publishing Entrepreneur
- Project Co-ordinator
- Contracts Assistant
- Head of Rights
- Editor
- Publisher
