Six brand-new publishing skills courses launch today!
It’s one of our favourite times of the year here at BookMachine – when our members can tap into a brand-new batch of video skills…
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Five things managers can do to help virtual teams thrive
As WFH enters into its third year, shouldn’t we be focused on thriving, not just producing? One of my personal goals is to continue to…
5 things we learned in March on Wednesday Wisdom
We’ve had some amazing Wednesday Wisdom sessions in March, and we’re here to bring you our Top Five Takeaways from sessions with Áine Ryan at…
The Publishing Assistant apprenticeship: its impact on Newgen and me
The difficulties of breaking into publishing are an open secret in the industry. The job market is saturated by publishing hopefuls with relevant degrees in…
Five obstacles to royalty automation and how to overcome them
Automating the calculation and payment of royalties is a sure-fire way to improve accuracy and efficiency. As we explained in this BookMachine blog, good royalty…
What editors need to know about author care: tips from a publisher-turned-author
I began my publishing career in children’s publishing as an editor, long enough ago that I applied to a job ad in a physical copy…
Ask an agent: How to create an attention-grabbing illustration portfolio
Starting out as an illustrator can be seriously daunting. You figure out how to draw hands and manage all the Procreate layers – that should…
Right brain vs. left brain: a designer’s daily dexterity
Right brain vs. left brain – which one are you? In this article, the BookMachine Editorial Board member for Design, Linda Secondari, gives insights into how…
The wonderful world of illustrations: reaching out to illustrators beyond our borders
Mauro Spagnol is an Italian living in London who has been working been in publishing, selling rights and co-editions, for almost 20 years. He has…
BookMachine shortlisted for Innovation in our local Business Awards
Those of you who have been following us for a while will know how important we perceive innovation to be within the publishing industry. For…
The top publishing marketing trends from the pandemic that are here to stay
Veronica Ferrari is an editorial and publishing consultant, a social media analyst and a writer. She has a background in Communications, Journalism and Publishing and…
Crisis, what crisis? How to cope with a PR storm in publishing
Claire Maxwell is a freelance book publicist and writer. She has worked for publishers like Canongate Books, Icon Books, Quarto, Hodder & Stoughton and Indigo…
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…