So you want to work in Publishing? How to get the most out of your Internship
Almost everyone does more than one internship before they find a permanent job. In the six years I’ve been managing the Internship Programme at Profile…
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BookMachine launches brand spanking new event series: BookMachine Unplugged 2019
The popular event series is back, covering key industry topics – Production, Editorial, Tech, Marcomms, Audio and Design. This year there will be 6 Unplugged events,…
Editorial and Marketing Assistant [JOB POSTING]
Schofield & Sims is seeking an enthusiastic Editorial and Marketing Assistant to join their central London office, where you will be working on educational resources…
Narrating audiobooks: an actor’s perspective
I’ve not been narrating audiobooks for that long really. I started when I left drama school in 2010, and have now read over 150 of them.
Orenda Books: a small company that has built a big community – interview with Karen Sullivan
Abbie Headon interviews Bookseller Rising Star Karen Sullivan, founder of Orenda Books, about the joys and challenges of running your own publishing house.
Interview with Sara O’Connor [Full Stack Developer]
Sara O’Connor worked in children’s publishing for 13 years and is now a full-time web developer. Frustrated with the cost and creative limitations of outsourcing good digital…
Do-it-yourself scanning: how we got into OCR and you can too
Nick Barreto works where books and technology intersect. He’s managed and built apps, is as an expert on ebook formats, metadata and workflows. He is…
A double life in publishing: Interview with Yasmin Kane, publisher and literary agent
A literary agent for 14 years, Yasmin Kane set up her own publishing house, Three Hares Publishing, in 2014. A firm believer that you need…
Bringing books to the people: why we’re feeling Victorious in Portsmouth
Esther Harris is an Editor and PR with Bookollective.
Judging a book by its colour: How colour psychology can help you build a successful brand
Karen Haller has over 20 years of experience studying and working with colour. Karen is regularly asked to comment on colour stories in local and…
Getting royalties right
Zack Lapponese has been Sales Manager for MetaComet Systems since 2016. He enjoys being in this business because it’s all about building relationships.
Feminist Book Fortnight: interview with Jane Anger
Jane Anger is a bookseller at Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham, which was awarded the title of Independent Bookshop of the Year at this year’s…
A publishing job that’s a rollercoaster of rewards: the literary agent
As a former author, publisher, publicist and marketer, Kate Nash has seen every side of publishing and set up her own literary agency so she…
Small independent presses: interview with John Mitchinson
In the latest blog post Norah Myers interviews John Mitchinson. John is a writer and publisher and the co-founder of Unbound, the award-winning crowdfunding platform for…
Overcoming the challenges of accessible publishing
Guy van der Kolk first got hooked on publishing while attending an international school in Ivory Coast, where he used Pagemaker, Photoshop and an Apple Quicktake…
