Survival of the Smartest: Navigating the ‘post-search’ world
The London Book Fair is always a whirlwind of caffeine and conversation, but this year, one session felt particularly vital for those of us looking…
The European Accessibility Act – an interview with Simon Mellins
Accessibility has been a frequent theme in publishing conversations for some years now, and this year will see accessibility become a legal requiremen…
Yep, Adobe do! New & Notable Features Coming to InDesign for Publishers
At the recent annual star-studded Adobe MAX conference, there was lots of talk and demos of the company’s truly amazing advancements in Generative AI and…
How to Generate ONIX Keywords with ChatGPT: Using AI in Your Publishing Workflow
At our recent event on practical tips for incorporating AI into your publishing workflow, Alison Coles, Data Manager & Programmer at Boydell & Brewer, shared…
Using AI Tools to Supercharge Your Publishing Work(flows): Top tips from book industry pioneers
Artificial Intelligence has shifted from the sidelines to the forefront, reshaping industries like publishing seemingly overnight. From refining editorial processes to pioneering marketing strategies, AI…
Show Me the Money: Making a Business Case for Accessibility in Small and Large Publishing Organisations
As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and similar legislation start to trickle in to wider awareness, staff at publishing houses are increasingly getting to business…
Confidence, Knowledge and Career Progression: Why You Should Apply to Join the Printing Charity’s 2024 Constellation of Rising Stars
Opportunities to boost your publishing career, especially early on in your journey, can be game-changing. The Printing Charity’s Sam Nelson, and 2023 Rising Star Award…
BookMachine Partners With The London Book Fair to Offer Bursary Tickets for 2024
For 2024, we’re working with The London Book Fair to provide 20 free of charge (FOC) bursary tickets to enable individuals from underrepresented groups in…
5 Ways to Make Your Books More Accessible: Producing Large Print Titles
Hundreds of thousands of books are published every year, yet finding large print versions can be challenging for those who need them. The World Health…
The Power of Multi-Format Publication: Surviving in a Dynamic Marketplace
This is a sponsored post paid for by Ingram Content Group. Today’s consumers demand options. The idea of a “one size fits all” approach is…
‘New Year, New Me’: The Consumers Driving the Self-help Book Boom
One of the strongest performing areas of the UK book market in recent years has been personal development. The sector has expanded at a rapid rate, wi…
Systems security: 5 things to look for
In an age when publishers have so much content and data at their fingertips, digital security is a top priority. As high-profile breaches have shown,…
Creating a new book fair: BolognaBookPlus – trading for general trade publishers in springtime Bologna
What is BolognaBookPlus, I hear you ask… and it’s a simple one to answer… BolognaBookPlus is the brand extension for general publishing to the acclaimed…
Twitter Fallout: what should businesses do?
Since his takeover at the end of October, Elon Musk has lit a fire under Twitter. The main question everyone has is: will it burn…
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 –…
