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    Better productions by cutting out wasted effort

    It can be difficult and time-consuming to learn new things as a way to get better at your craft. Writing, producing, directing, recording, editing –…

    Ryan Hicks November 28, 2022
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    The future of publishing: how technology is shaping the publishing industry

    With the advent of new technologies, the publishing industry is changing. This means that there are, amongst others, new opportunities for automated book production. Automating…

    Oluwatoyin Jegede November 21, 2022
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    Bookscription and the future of self-publishing: interview with Booknet’s Sergiy Grushko

    Sergiy Grushko is the co-owner and chief executive officer of booknet.com, an international literary platform and social media network. Almost all Booknet content is self-published…

    Sergiy Grushko November 7, 2022
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    Never stop learning: BookMachine CAMPUS course students share their feedback

    On Thursday 13 October, we were thrilled to celebrate the launch of our latest CAMPUS courses, surrounded by friends at the BookMachine headquarters in Greenwich.…

    Abbie Headon October 31, 2022
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    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: more than buzzwords

    No matter where you sit in the creative process, an awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and its application can make a difference in…

    Sam Richter October 24, 2022
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    Supporting diverse books through the Thema classification system

    At Edelweiss, we’ve seen that behind every successful book stands good metadata. Accurate and comprehensive information about a title’s contents and themes is key to…

    Gabriella Costa October 17, 2022
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    What is alt-text and what should publishers be aware of?

    Alt-text stands for Alternative Text, which uses words to accurately describe visual content to a reader and provides a context of the subject. It is…

    Jamie Israel October 13, 2022
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    Behind the scenes at BookMachine: interview with co-founder Gavin Summers

    There are a lot of new members in the BookMachine team – can you talk us through some of the changes, and how BookMachine is…

    Gavin September 12, 2022
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    Audiobook marketing can start during creation: here’s how!

    Audiobooks are a rapidly growing market. In fact, the APA (Audiobook Publishers Association) released data earlier this year saying revenue grew 25% to $1.6B, marking…

    Scott Curry September 5, 2022
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    We are growing! New team members join BookMachine, as digital marketing goes from strength to strength

    In September we often think about fresh beginnings and new plans, and we’re delighted to announce an expansion of the BookMachine team, helping us to…

    Abbie Headon September 1, 2022
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    Make yourself heard: how to market and promote audiobooks effectively

    Audiobooks are one the fastest-growing divisions in the publishing industry. This will likely keep increasing as more booklovers move towards digital platforms. Though audiobooks are…

    Mia Lioni August 22, 2022
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    How to get into the room: qualifying as an audiobook narrator

    To get into a competition, you have to qualify. Take the example of a track meet – a 50-yard dash in front of an audience,…

    Ryan Hicks August 15, 2022
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    Keep your eyes on the prize

    Book prizes have been receiving lots of scrutiny recently, with high-profile prizes such as the Costa Book Awards losing sponsorship and having to cease or…

    Steve Bohme August 10, 2022
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    Upskilling tips for digital production

    This week we are very glad to present a guest blog from our friends at The Publishing Post packed with tips on how team members…

    Tanvi Jaiswal, Misha Manani and Georgia Stack August 1, 2022
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    Two pairs of eyes: why do we edit and when do we stop?

    What we need to share with people outside publishing Why do we edit? Twice recently I have been surprised by the disgruntled reaction of my…

    Helen Payne July 18, 2022
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