Salt Publishing has reported an 86% rise in sales for the first half of 2026 compared to 2025, with growth attributed to “the calibre of writers now joining the list, a shift towards agented submissions and a sharper focus on books with clear readerships”.

Christopher Hamilton-Emery, director of Salt Publishing
Salt Publishing has reported an 86% rise in sales for the first half of 2026 compared to 2025, with growth attributed to “the calibre of writers now joining the list, a shift towards agented submissions and a sharper focus on books with clear readerships”.
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