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…
Commissioning
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…
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.
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…
Velocity Press: interview with founder Colin Steven
Whatever else 2019 is offering us, one thing is certain: this is a great era for small-but-powerful publishing startups. In this interview, we meet Colin…
Commissioning: The insider’s guide to building strong lists
Bookmachine Unplugged: Talking Editorial, 3 April 2019 Acquiring books for six-sum figures, huge advances and bidding fights for undisclosed sums of money do not usually…
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…
Inclusivity and Publishing: Where are we not looking? And how can you help?
Brittany Yost is a student at University College London pursuing her Masters in Publishing. She received her undergraduate degree in English Literature and Communication Studies…
Small independent presses: interview with Cécile Menon
Tomorrow evening (Wednesday 16th May), a group of BookMachine-goers will be joining the TLS in London for an event which focuses on small, independent presses…
Small press case study: Influx Press – an interview with Sanya Semakula and Kit Caless
Thanks to Francesca Zunino Harper for setting up this interview. After being awarded the Republic of Consciousness Prize last week for Attrib. And Other Stories by Eley…
Is this the age of small presses? An interview with Neil Griffiths, founder of the Republic of Consciousness Prize
Thanks to Francesca Zunino Harper for setting up this interview. The Republic of Consciousness Prize is a passionate tribute to small presses’ hard work, original…
Inclusive, collaborative and energising: Jeremy Trevathan talks about 2018
Jeremy Trevathan, Publisher, is responsible for the shape, direction and profitability of the adult publishing lists at Pan Macmillan in the UK. His authors have…
Fifty Shades of Commercial Success
Kate Ellis is a freelance editor and runs Ellis Editorial, specialising in commercial crime, thriller and women’s fiction. She is also an editorial mentor for…
Only connect: The publisher’s role in helping ideas spread
Nigel Wilcockson, head of Random House Business Books, recognizes three categories of business books: ‘There is the management strategy book, which is what people think…
