What if you have this great idea for a book – you know how the story unfolds, you know who the main characters are going to be, you know roughly how long it should be, and you even have a great idea sketched out for the cover. Or maybe it’s an inspirational book you want to write, something based on the knowledge and wisdom you’ve learnt during your career. You know that by putting your thoughts down on paper, you’d not only be recognised for your abilities, but you’d have a

As one of the world's great newspapers goes entirely digital, here's a letter from the editor explaining why. As The Independent launches its next chapter, my thanks to our most important allies – that's you. This is the most exciting time in the history of journalism. New tools, new markets, new business models and new audiences are consuming volumes of information once unimaginable. Digital technology makes reaching them easier than ever. Maintaining world-class standards