Language barriers: navigating the world of publishing jargon
In the BookMachine Editorial Board, we’ve been discussing the barriers that prevent people getting into the publishing industry. One of the factors that keep outsiders…
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Like and subscribe: how Influx Press is connecting with readers
Influx Press is an independent publisher based in north London. Influx is committed to publishing innovative and challenging fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction from across…
Content vs. Design: a tug of war?
Working in ELT, Content and Design should have a symbiotic relationship. The design supports the content and the content works effortlessly within the parameters of…
Beyond unabridged: the captivating world of audio drama
My name is Jenni Lewis. I’ve worked as a commissioning editor in audio books for 10 years, mainly for Penguin Random House. My newest challenge…
Vector graphics: a no-nonsense guide
Rich Hardiman, founder of Comic Printing UK, tweets about everything from the best way to format a bleed to Taylor Swift’s latest album, providing useful…
Publishing roles beyond the book industry: tips for job seekers and career changers
So you’re looking for a career in publishing – that must mean looking for a job making books for a publishing company, right? Well, in…
What publishers need to know about git (distributed version control system)
Git is a free to use distributed version control software for tracking changes in software development. However, the benefits of using a fully-fledged version control…
Top 5 tips to publish your interactive content with confidence
Beyond creating a cover and converting an MS Word file, ebooks are evolving – exponentially. Yet, bridging the gap between traditional print methods with digital…
What Editors Want: tips from the experts for editorial success
I interviewed 15 editors whose work I admire for my new podcast, What Editors Want, to find out what they look for in a book…
Something old, something new: the story behind Audible’s Hag podcast
In this interview, Harriet Poland of Audible describes the genesis of the Hag podcast, which will be launching on 29th August.
Hatching a brand-new bookshop: interview with Pigeon Books
Melissa J. Davies describes the origin story of Pigeon Books, currently Southsea’s tiniest bookshop. It’s a pop-up shop at the moment, and hopes to have…
How to handle conversations that begin with “I have a good idea for a book”
Anne Trubek is the founder of Belt Publishing, a small press focused on quality non-fiction about the Rust Belt and Midwest. Her Notes from a Small…
Facebook Advertising: the small publisher’s secret weapon
Did you know the amount of time we spend on social media platforms each day has increased by a whopping 58% in the last 6…
Event report: BookMachine Unplugged 2019 – Talking Marcomms
Creativity is key to a great marketing campaign, and when funds are limited it’s vital to come up with innovative ways to maximise your money.…
