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…
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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…
Work for hire in the design world: an interview with Rebecca Blake of the Graphic Artists Guild
In this BookMachine blog post, Linda Secondari, our Editorial Board Member for Design, interviews Rebecca Blake, Advocacy Liaison at the Graphic Artists Guild, about work…
A few tips on how to publish a professional book
There are many highlights of working in professional publishing but an absolute best must be when a new book is well-received by readers and seeing the…
Organisations to support in Black History Month UK 2021 (and beyond) if you work in books and publishing
We all know that Black History in Britain mustn’t be confined to just one month – however, for some, Black History Month is an apt…
BookMachine is moving to London’s new creative hub
We have big news! Along with other publishing businesses Novellic and LoveReading, we are soon to be moving into London’s brand new Design District – the site…
Blazing a trail in publishing: Tips for accelerating your career progression
Having broken into the publishing industry and had a number of promotions, you feel like you’ve found your groove and are now ready to progress…
Four tips for making new publishing connections online
Networking online is an effective and exciting way to develop your career and expand your business. Many people feel uncomfortable with the idea of networking,…
Beyond the book: How audiobooks have expanded on other formats across publishing
Across the UK audio publishers are joining forces this week to raise the profile of audiobooks as part of the #LoveAudio campaign. Each year the…
Building an audio list: how collaboration helped us achieve our business goals
The last time Apple made a MacBook with a CD drive was in 2016. That same year, Audible reported that a record 2 billion hours…
Why the audio boom needs to create change in children’s audiobooks
The pandemic boom in the audio market has given publishing a renewed buzz around the format. I experienced it myself being at home with my…
Why publishers should be more data-driven
For Sales and Marketing teams in publishing, extracting information from your data is instrumental to understand how to serve your customers better. Creating a strategic…
Wednesday Wisdom: Designing the future of Book Fairs
Dive into the replay of our Wednesday Wisdom session with Jacks Thomas, Guest Director at BolognaBooksPlus. During the interview, learn more about how BolognaBooksPlus will…
Platforming Muslim stories and experiences: Interview with the founder of Muslim Voices in Publishing, Nazima Abdillahi
What led you to set up Muslim Voices in Publishing, and what are its aims? Part of me wanted to create a space that would…
What’s changed? Interview with Vanessa Grossett, a member of the Black Agents and Editors Group
I first joined the Black Agents and Editors group in February 2021. Having a support system with people from the same ethnic background within the…
