Welcome! You’ve found your publishing community.
Connect with your publishing industry peers, unlock a growing library of online courses and resources, join unmissable events. BookMachine Campus is here to help you find the knowledge, inspiration and connections to thrive in the publishing world.
A private community for curious publishing professionals
Whether it’s introducing you to a new contact, providing guidance to hone how you work, or bringing you closer to that Ah-Ha! moment for your career in publishing, BookMachine Campus is all about connecting you to the people, ideas and knowledge to shape your books, enliven your day-to-day and empower your next steps.
Unlock insights with Campus events for publishers
Tap into a quarterly programme of online events on need-to-know topics to boost your knowledge and shake up what you do, as well as occasional in-person meet-ups. Free tickets for members, but open to all.
Be part of a membership that offers more
Be a core part of Campus. Join the membership community to enrol in video courses, attend online events for free, access a library of resources, get discounts from our industry partners, and more.
Feel resourceful, with knowledge at your fingertips.
Access a library of over 100 video resources, from traditional panel discussions to free-flowing in-conversations and insightful Q&As.
Panels
Viewpoints, tips and actionable takeaways, brought to life by passionate hosts and intriguing guest speakers.
Q&As
Your burning questions answered by the most interesting people from the worlds of books and publishing.
Fireside Chats
Short, intriguing conversations, providing quick snapshots of emerging trends and need-to-know topics.
Flexible training created by publishing people, for publishing people.
Campus is home to 40+ short, self-study publishing skills courses for busy industry professionals, covering a veritable smorgasbord of topics – from strengthening your author relationships and crafting killer pitches, to mastering marketing campaigns.
Exclusive for Campus members, and growing steadily.
NEW courses
An Introduction to Sustainable Book Production
with Srishti Kadu
Building a Strong Author-Editor Relationship
with Julia Kellaway
Pedagogy in Print: A Guide for Editorial
with Emily Lovelock
Product Thinking
for Publishing
with John Pettigrew
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Bring your people along
Invest in your people. Designed for companies, imprints, departments or individual teams, Campus for Teams provides your colleagues with access to training and resources to strengthen their skills together. Sign up for a minimum of 12 months.
More reasons to join Campus
Freebies & discounts
FREE tickets to BookMachine online events as standard, and generous discounts to Campus Sessions (coming soon!).
Partner perks
Access discounts with industry partners and Book Fairs – including The London Book Fair, BolognaBookPlus and Frankfurt Book Fair.
Hire talented people
Get free, unlimited posting to the BookMachine Jobs Board (usually £199 +VAT per job) to help you find the best people to join your team.
Expand your network
We often say that publishing people are the best people. Break out of your immediate circle and get to know others working across the industry.
Get involved
Seize the opportunity to shape the Campus programme, get inspired by your peers (and the BookMachine Team) and connect with the industry on a deeper level.
Work with us for less
Hire our talented in-house team of digital marketing experts to work with you on strategy or creative campaigns at a 10% discount.
Pricing
We aim to keep our plans low cost and flexible, with plenty of value packed in.
Monthly Plan
£18 / month
Stay flexible, cancel anytime
Annual Plan
£180 / year
2 months free!
Student and unwaged memberships
Get a 50% discounted rate for 12 months if you are a student or not currently in paid work. Use the code STUDENT-OR-JOBSEEKER at checkout.
Why publishing people love Campus
The Jobs Board
Find your next publishing role and hire talented people.
Senior Designer, Quarto
Are you an experienced designer with a passion for children’s books? Join our Quarto Kids team as a Senior Designer, working across a diverse range…
Production Controller, Quarto
Are you an enthusiastic and curious Production person with a flair for problem solving and an eagle eye for detail? Do you want to deliver…
Ready to join Campus?
Take it to the next level. Become a Campus member to enter a vibrant membership community, enrol in courses and tap into resources and offers.
Want to know more first? Check out our FAQs.
FAQs
What parts of the publishing industry does Campus cover?
The Campus programme takes inspiration from all across the publishing industry – from fiction, nonfiction, children’s, academic, education and STM, to wider industry issues like accessibility, sustainability, management and business.
Who is already part of the Campus community?
From mid-level professionals and senior leadership, relative newcomers or career switchers, freelancers and business owners, Campus attracts members from across the industry. Predominantly, our members are UK-based, but we do have members globally.
I’m new to publishing. Can I still join?
Absolutely. While our events and courses are tailored to publishing professionals with 10 to 15 years of industry experience, if you have less (or more!) years under your belt, then everything we do is relevant to you.
I’m a student or not in paid work right now. Are there discounts available?
Yes! Use the coupon code STUDENT-OR-JOBSEEKER at checkout to get 50% off for 12 months.
Can I attend an event if I’m not a member?
You can! Simply head to our events page and register for a ticket to come along. Some of our events do incur a small ticket fee, usually this is around £8.00.
Can I take a Campus course if I’m not a member?
We’re afraid not. Campus video courses are accessible with a Campus membership only.
I’m not sure if Campus is for me. Are there any long-term commitments?
No problem! Give Campus a try for £18/month, and cancel anytime you like. You can always return to Campus in the future if you want to stay longer. If there’s anything at all that you’re not certain about, anything we haven’t made clear or any concerns or questions, then please do contact us.
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