A year in review: Interview with Lara Borlenghi
Lara Borlenghi has been Finance Director at Pan Macmillan for five years. Prior to this, Lara worked for 15 years in a variety of finance roles…
Book Publishing Business
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The reinvention of storytelling
Thousands of years ago, we told stories to each other. The best stories were those that could be repeated over and over again, changing little,…
How to get GDPR-ready
Whether or not you’re ready, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is coming. With only 26 weeks left before implementation there is much more that can…
Becoming the change we want to see: #Inclusivityconf17
On Monday 13th November, London Book Fair and the Publisher’s Association held their second annual Building Inclusivity in Publishing Conference in London. Hosted by BBC’s…
Logo Design (part 1): Why designing a logo isn’t just a question of drawing something pretty
A lot of start-up companies worry about how much a professional business logo will cost, so they ask a friend who is good at art…
How publishers can utilise artificial intelligence (AI)
Putting aside the constant scare of whether robots will soon take our jobs – coming even from creatives – AI is already here and more and…
Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant: Where are VPAs leading the publishing industry?
My daily hour+ commute to and from work enables me to take in a variety of podcasts, a bit of SiriusXM Radio and, more recently,…
The habit that actually decreases your productivity
‘I didn’t work hard at school and go to uni so I could spend my life sending emails.’ – Lisa Owens, Not Working
How do you know that your rights are alright: interview with Clare Painter
In the run up to next week’s event: How do you know that your rights are alright?, we interviewed Clare Painter, one of our expert…
Stop the race to the bottom, value your writing services
I need an editor … you’ll be rewarded I need an editor … you’ll get great exposure I need an editor … fast I need…
A beginner’s guide to white space
Most people involved in writing or publishing are aware of the phrase “white space” and realise that the visual impact of a text, whether on page or screen,…
Authors: Don’t overlook audio
Audiobooks are on the rise, particularly in retail. This is the ideal time for you to reconsider audio publishing. W.F. Howes Ltd’s Acquisitions Editor, Rachel…
Enjoying reading when you’re a professional reader
I love reading, it’s my favourite activity and has led directly to working in publishing and bookselling. Like everyone else, though, real life has a…
What traditional publishers can learn from indie authors [PART 2]
This is a guest post from Ricardo Fayet. Ricardo is an avid reader and startup enthusiast who has been studying the publishing industry with interest for…
The Good Journal: Interview with Julia Kingsford
Abbie Headon interviews Julia Kingsford, literary agent and marketing consultant at Kingsford Campbell, about her new project, The Good Journal.
