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BookMachine Campus is THE publishing community for curious industry professionals 🤩 Whether it’s introducing you to a new contact, providing guidance to hone how you work, or bringing you closer to that Ah-Ha! moment for your publishing career, BookMachine Campus is about connecting you to the people, ideas and knowledge to shape your books, enliven your day-to-day and empower your next steps. With a Campus membership, you can access a growing library of industry-specific courses and resources, expand your network of publishing industry peers, get free tickets to a quarterly programme of insightful events, plus discounts with our industry partners, and more. Swipe to find out more of what Campus has to offer ➡ Join Campus: https://lnkd.in/ecYBrxNn #PublishingCareer #PublishingIndustry #BookMachine #BookMachineCampus #WorkInPublishing #PublishingCommunity

What makes for great storytelling that resonates with your communities of readers and publishing teams right now? 🤔 Join us online in just 2 weeks on Wednesday 11 September, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BST, as our superb panel discuss how publishing professionals can build compelling and enticing narratives around our books and campaigns in 2024, and what’s changed in recent years. Hear from fellow industry people: - Anna Faherty (Host), Writer & Consultant, Strategic Content - Finn Cotton, Editorial Director, Transworld Publishers - Kerry-Ann Bentley, Literary Agent, The Good Literary Agency - Helen Dyer, Head of Marketing, DK Learning Whether you’re working in editorial, agenting, marketing, design – or indeed any facet of the publishing process – this event has been designed to bring practical storytelling tips to get your team behind your next big title, and bring new narratives to eager readers. Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/ejUrPhtN #Publishing #PublishingIndustry #PublishingEvent #WorkInPublishing #Storytelling #BookMarketing #Editorial #PublishingProfessionals

Quick Friday reminder that PAAG Con 2024 booking is open - come and spend some time in lovely Oxford with some of the nicest people in the publishing business, learning all about accessibility from technical, strategic, practical and skills-specific perspectives. We've planned a rich programme of speakers and sessions in 2 tracks, and there'll be tons of networking and good food. The prices are extremely low due to the way it's being run, so this is a very unusual opportunity, and you will come away with the most holistic understanding of this crucial compliance and inclusivity topic possible. Check out the amazing speaker list at https://lnkd.in/ehizRSw7 and get booking while spaces are available!

Seeking practical accessibility training designed specifically for publishing professionals? Also hoping to gather in-person with publishing professionals to share insights and start planning? Our editorial board member Ken Jones is involved in the inaugural PAAG-CON and pre-conference training sessions taking place in Oxford this coming September. These are THE events not to miss to start putting accessibility at the top of your agenda, and to network with likeminded people in publishing. Find out more about attending PAAG-CON, happening 19-20 September: https://lnkd.in/eeVk8Mrj Book your slot on the Fresh Page Training sessions as part of the pre-conference activity: https://lnkd.in/epseAmma Need to convince your boss to attend the training? Check out this resource! https://lnkd.in/e2iXA-Rh #a11y #accessibility #publishing #accessiblebooks #bornaccessible #accessiblefirst #publishingindustry #PAAGCON #conference

We have been working on something very exciting....a new award! 🏆 In collaboration with our friends over at The Publishing Post, SYP are launching a brand-new award called the First Chapter Awards! What are The First Chapter Awards? The awards are designed to shine a spotlight on early-career professionals and hopefuls from across the book community. If you’ve been in the book community for five years or less, or even if you are looking to secure that first entry-level role, this award is a great way to recognise your contribution to the book and publishing community. We aim to honour individuals from all corners of the book ecosystem across the UK and Ireland who: 📚 Support Others ❤️ Show Passion for the Industry 🎯 Demonstrate Dedication to their Goals Whether you're a budding publisher, dedicated librarian, energetic content creator, or enthusiastic bookseller, this award is for YOU. As a volunteer run organisation driven by passion that aims to support those getting into and developing within the book industry, the First Chapter Awards align perfectly with our values and we can't wait to read over the applications! You can nominate yourself or another superstar in the industry—whether it’s an inspirational colleague or teammate! Applications are open NOW and close 31st August. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/ejr6WyYb #FirstChapterAwards #PublishingIndustry #BookCommunity #EarlyCareer #SYP #ThePublishingPost #BookIndustry #Booksellers #Librarians #IndustryAward

Do you have some time this summer to plan your Autumn events and training? Here is some inspiration. ➡️ In September we are hosting "Telling and Selling Tales: Storytelling in the publishing process". This event will uncover the best storytelling techniques our industry relies on... ➡️ Looking to up your TikTok game? Our first Campus Session of the season is "Creating a thriving TikTok strategy for publishers" with Gemma Rostill ➡️ In November our event is bang on trend! We'll be exploring: "The Power of Bookfluence: Collaboration and compelling content to stand out from the crowd" ➡️ Looking at how to craft a stand-out AMS strategy? Then our second Campus Session with Kirsty C. is for you! Click to book and find out more >> https://lnkd.in/gxJpTBR

Tuğçe Bıçakçı-Syed, one of our ReTyped Editors, explores what it’s like to work in publishing after a career break or career change. Foreign nationals often face challenges in the UK publishing industry, with employers being wary of foreign qualifications and experience. This can lead to skilled professionals having to start in entry-level roles despite having successful careers in their home countries. Tuğçe discusses these challenges and offers advice on how to leverage transferable skills, unique experiences, and perspectives to enter the publishing industry as a career changer or after a career break. https://lnkd.in/em2GsGx5 #workinpublishing #careerchangers #foreignnationals

A fantastic client win for Little Tiger on a series of TikTok influencer campaigns. 🎉 #BookMarketing #Publishing

🎙️ On Episode 18 of The #BookMachine Podcast, we're overjoyed to speak with Anissa D. Gomery, CEO and Co-Founder of FairyLoot, one of the biggest book subscription boxes on the planet. The fantasy genre is an exciting place to be right now – with portmanteaus like ‘Romantasy’ entering common industry parlance, and new instalments of beloved series creating new levels of buzz. To get behind the scenes of this phenomenon, dive into the episode to learn more about Anissa’s journey into the book industry, gain insights into trends in the fantasy genre and what’s driving this incredible growth, and dive into the behind-the-scenes of building a passionate community of readers. Listen here, or follow the show on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or your podcasting app of choice: https://lnkd.in/gGvePxhs #BookMachinePodcast #Fairyloot #BookSubscription #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #Publishing #PublishingIndustry #PublishingTrends

💫 📖 What makes for great storytelling that resonates with both your communities of readers AND internal publishing teams right now? Join us virtually at our next #BookMachine Campus event on Wednesday 11 September (6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BST). Tickets: https://buff.ly/4diYpOX Our panel of speakers will be diving into: – Which elements are required to create a successful or compelling story? – How can we best work with authors to develop the story’s narrative thread? – How do we generate internal storytelling to enthuse colleagues and get buy-in? – Which stories are hot (or not) right now? Tickets are FREE for Campus members when you RSVP to the event on the Campus platform. Can’t make the event on the night? Catch the recording within 2 weeks of the event start date by signing up to Campus instead of grabbing a ticket upfront. #Publishing #PublishingEvent #WorkInPublishing #PublishingCommunity #PublishingIndustry #PublishingWorkforce #Storytelling #ArtOfStorytelling