3 reasons why you should volunteer at literary festivals
I believe that my experience as a volunteer at various literary festivals over the last four years has greatly enhanced my publishing career and my writing…
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Working in publishing: Unite’s answers to their 15 FAQs
In the run up to, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of posts on employment-related topics such as training, pay, law and flexible working.…
Working in publishing: 6 mythbusters from Unite
In the run up to, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of posts on employment-related topics such as training, pay, law and flexible working.…
United, We Publish: Sarah Cook interview
In the run up to October’s event, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of opinions on UNITE-focused topics such as training, pay, employment law and flexible working. Sarah…
Recruiting right: what to consider when hiring new staff
In the run up to, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of opinions on UNITE-focused topics such as training, pay, employment law and flexible working. This is…
United, We Publish – Simon Dubbins Interview
In the run up to October’s event, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of opinions on UNITE-focused topics such as training, pay, employment law and flexible working.…
United, We Publish – Danny Freeman interview
In the run up to October’s event, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of opinions on Unite-focused topics such as training, pay, employment law and flexible working. Danny…
A 3-step beginner’s guide to building skills in the workplace
In the run up to October’s event, United, We Publish, BookMachine will be featuring a number of opinions on Unite-focused topics such as training, pay, employment law and flexible…
Transferable Skills in Creative Industries – A photo/twitter blog
Top professionals today are able to apply their skills to a range of industries, helping them to become the best in their chosen field. In…
16 Transferable skills to think about
Bookcareers.com , the careers consultancy for the book industry, has helped numerous people move into publishing from other industries and transfer from sector to sector…
New to publishing – a journey
This is a guest post from Amber Bullingham. Amber is 26 and has been working in the publishing industry as a desk editor for nine…
Where are the skills gaps in the publishing industry? [Part 2 – INTERVIEW]
Following on from Seonaid MacLeod’s popular post on ‘skills gaps in the publishing industry’, here we have an interview with, Stephanie Hall, Resourcing Manager at…
On being a Literary and Digital Consultant: Philippa Donovan interview
Philippa Donovan is an experienced Literary and Digital Consultant, who has been running Smart Quill Editorial for over 4 years. Here Norah Myers interviews Philipppa…
Where are the skills gaps in the publishing industry?
As Publisher Relations Executive (Trade / International) at The Publishers Association, Seonaid MacLeod is an expert at advising on a wide range of publishing industry…
Want to win a book industry award?
Winning awards won’t make you rich, and won’t help you sell books. But It will spruce up your CV, massage your ego immensely, impress your…
