Resources and Guides

What is commercial fiction?

We are proudly commercially minded and our education is designed for authors who want to write for a commercial fiction audience.

But defining what commercial is can often be misconstrued, so we’ve put together this guide to explain exactly what we mean when we say commercial fiction

7 books to help you become a better writer

There are so many books claiming to make you a better a writer that knowing where to start can be overwhelming.

We have chosen these 7 essential books as a starting point for authors of all abilities looking to improve their planning and writing.

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About us

We believe that every writer has a story worth telling and we’re here to help you tell yours.

That's why we created PageOne – to make the world of writing accessible to every aspiring author through high quality and affordable education.

We are a team of editors, authors and publishers with over 150 years’ combined expertise in bestselling fiction and we help writers craft page-turning stories.

About us

We believe that every writer has a story worth telling and we’re here to help you tell yours.

That's why we created PageOne – to make the world of writing accessible to every aspiring author through high quality and affordable education.


Our Mission

To empower anyone with a story to become a writer by making writing accessible to all [confirm].

Our Mission

To empower aspiring authors / writers and to break down barriers within publishing by making writing accessible to all.

Built by publishers,
designed for writers.

PageOne is designed by Bookouture, in partnership with authors, editors and an experienced team of learning designers. We are the only learning platform for commercial fiction backed by a Big Five publisher.

Bookouture is the leading digital-first publisher of bestselling commercial fiction and part of Hachette UK. Our unique publishing model has created unrivalled international author brands and our authors are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that every writer should have
the opportunity to share their story.


Industry expertise
with proven educational methods.

Our courses are founded on real techniques and expertise from bestselling authors and experienced editors, and are built using research-backed learning design that ensures concepts stick.

Whether you're a new writer just sitting down to type your first words or an experienced author looking to develop your craft, PageOne adapts to your level.

Our courses offer foundation-level training and support for beginners, advanced applications and industry insights for seasoned writers, and even published authors can hone their commercial instincts through contact time with editors and publishing industry experts.


What makes us different?

We believe knowledge shouldn’t be locked away in publishing houses. We've seen tens of thousands of manuscripts cross our desks and we know what makes editors lean forwards in their chairs. We understand what transforms good stories into bestsellers.