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November 2019
Understanding InDesign: Foundation Course
Enhance your professional potential with this Foundation Course in Adobe InDesign. This is the industry standard software used by publishers to create books, magazines and most printed publications.
This one day course introduces the best techniques to use for professional book creation and will lead you through practical exercises using professional techniques to build a book from scratch. No prior experience of InDesign is assumed.
Find out more »February 2020
Masterclass in Production Skills
Do you use InDesign and want to be sure that your page design can be produced as you expect? Do you work in production and want to be sure your ‘print ready files’ are actually that, before they go to the printer?
This 3-week online course will give the background information and use the latest methods to demystify the technical topics of book production.
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BookMachine Unplugged 2020: Talking Production
Most book publishers are still producing books in the same way they did five or even ten years ago. Anyone starting a new publishing company in 2020 could do well to challenge how things are done by not simply accepting 'this is the way we've always done it.' But what can established publishers learn from this fresh approach?
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Understanding Accessibility in EPUB
Currently less than 8% of the world’s books ever make it into accessible formats. Making our books, ebooks and other content accessible is crucial, both from an ethical standpoint and as a legal requirement. This presentation is aimed at digital publishing professionals wanting to improve their publishing practices using EPUB in 2020.
Find out more »March 2020
Meet and Mingle at LBF 2020
Meet us in the Buzz Theatre on Wednesday at the London Book Fair.
Find out more »April 2020
BookMachine Unplugged 2020: Talking Editorial
Find out what editors really do and how to build strong author relationships in this behind-the-scenes tour of the world of editing.
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How to use Agile principles to lead projects and work effectively
50% off for BookMachine members // Are you an editor or project manager interested in working more effectively and translating this into real project leadership? This online course will deliver practical tools and ideas to strengthen your personal effectiveness and project management.
Find out more »May 2020
BookMachine Unplugged 2020: Talking Tech
We're beyond the stage of talking about whether or not you should learn to code. The benefits and importance of coding are well publicised. We are evolving from the "why" to the "how".
So join us for an evening of stories from people who've done it.
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Understanding Accessibility in EPUB (May 2020)
50% off for BookMachine members // Currently less than 8% of the world’s books ever make it into accessible formats. Making our books, ebooks and other content accessible is crucial, both from an ethical standpoint and as a legal requirement. During this course, learn how to improve your publishing practices using EPUB in 2020.
Find out more »June 2020
BookMachine Unplugged 2020: Talking Audio
Research shows audiobooks reach listeners/readers beyond traditional book-buyers and podcasts are seen as the gateway into audiobooks. But are audiobooks the gateway into other reading formats, such as print and e-pub?
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