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 –…
Strategy
The need for closed captions and transcription in web accessibility
Studies have thrown up some interesting statistics, which can change the way content creators choose to look at their offerings. One of these claimed that…
Uncharted territory: how Bloodhound Books expanded into new genres
Bloodhound Books is best known as an independent specialist publisher of commercial crime fiction and psychological thrillers. Our co-founders Betsy and Fred have a passion…
Four things royalty software companies won’t tell you
When publishers take on new software like royalty management systems, it’s vital to get a full understanding of every aspect. But most companies tend to…
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…
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…
Content delivery platforms in publishing, and how to start using them
It has been a few years since online learning crossed the threshold of the corporate world and journeyed into other industries. Education and publishing are…
Seven tips for implementing new royalty management systems
Introducing a new system like royalty management software into a business can feel daunting. Leaders may be discouraged by the cost, while team members may…
To meet or not to meet
Grown-up party Meetings are an essential aspect of our professional lives. So much so that when I overheard my then three-year-old daughter Stella advising her…
Five things managers can do to help virtual teams thrive
As WFH enters into its third year, shouldn’t we be focused on thriving, not just producing? One of my personal goals is to continue to…
Audiobook audiences: an unexpected plot twist
Listening and spoken-word storytelling is flourishing. It’s a powerful global media trend. In the publishing industry, digital audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing segments, expected…
Is it AI synthetic narration or is it human?
So far, not a single professional can tell the difference! These are the surprising results of the launch of Speechki’s book industry quiz about synthetic…
Five obstacles to royalty automation and how to overcome them
Automating the calculation and payment of royalties is a sure-fire way to improve accuracy and efficiency. As we explained in this BookMachine blog, good royalty…
The search for the 1:1 ratio: the audiobook producer’s dream
Audiobook narrators and producers are hungry for answers. There are so many questions, and so many changes in the industry right now. The evolution of…
How NFT digital first editions could shape the future of publishing
The interest in NFT and blockchain technology has been growing throughout 2021, and this seems likely to continue into 2022 and beyond. The music and…