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The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing shines a light on the unsung heroes of the publishing industry, sharing the career journeys of inspiring people across all departments. Hosts Gavin and Gemma will guide you as we speak with brilliant guests and explore topics of interest to publishing professionals, industry hopefuls and anyone interested in what goes on behind the pages.
BookMachine hosts The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing, a arts show with 31 episodes published.
Why book fairs still matter for a global industry and their role in reaching new audiences. In this episode, we sit down with industry powerhouse Jacks Thomas, Guest Director at BolognaBooksPlus, to explore the rapidly e
The realities of analysing book sales and identifying the trends that shape the publishing landscape. In this episode we are joined by Suzy Warnock, Senior Analytics Account Manager at NielsenIQ BookData, to explore how
Why audio matters for young readers and how it can empower children’s literacy and critical thinking. In this episode, we are joined by Carla Herbertson, former BBC children's radio producer and co-founder of Small Wardo
Why a career in books has prepared Amelia Fairney to tackle digital misinformation and champion workplace inclusion. In this episode, we follow the inspiring career journey of publishing veteran Amelia Fairney as she piv
What happens when a love of books meets the power of digital marketing? In this episode, we speak to Kate Molyneux, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Bloomsbury Publishing, whose journey from receptionist to leading aw
Commissioning editors for Fiction are typically known for receiving submissions and collaborating with authors and agents to refine existing manuscripts. But there’s another approach. By starting with a synopsis and a cl
Understanding differences and adapting to strengths Leadership isn’t just something you’re good at. You have to work hard to continually evolve and adapt to company, people and place. In this episode, we delve into the l
It is well documented that reading for pleasure is the biggest single factor in influencing a child’s future success. Evidence suggests that it feeds into improved vocabulary, enhanced academic performance at school, emp
The life of an agent is full of long lunches and torrid tales of schmoozing publishers on behalf of celebrity authors. Or is it? There are many misconceptions around what agents do and, with daily tasks changing signific
It is a truth universally acknowledged that commissioning editors receive submissions and work with authors and agents to finesse an existing manuscript. But there’s another way. Independent publisher of adult non-fictio
Emma Steel started her career in teaching and went on to be a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (known as a SENCO to those in the know). But how did her journey lead her to award-winning independent children’s publi
Remember those memorable campaigns for non-fiction books that took to the streets to gain maximum impact? Akua Boateng, Senior Marketing Manager for non-fiction at Bloomsbury, does. She has worked on a range of events, m
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. In the latest episode of T
Will AI only cause disruption to the publishing industry or can it be used as a tool to empower and pilot our way through increasingly complex markets? In Episode 17 of The BookMachine Podcast, we’re thrilled to speak to
Languages publishing is a unique niche of the industry – calling for specific skills and eagle-eyed market observations to successfully reach language learners on the lookout for books and materials. In Episode 16 of The
Building a career in publishing – whether in a large or small company – requires a great amount of self awareness. Key to this is understanding how you have to be, and what you have to do, to be successful. We were delig
We were delighted to speak with Olivia Tanner, Digital Marketing Strategist at BookMachine Creative Agency and experienced education marketer about the importance of marketing to schools in the right way. We asked her ab
With spiralling costs and huge disruption to the supply chain, publishing production departments have had it tough of late. We speak with award-winning production professional Srishti Kadu to get her take on the recent c
Managing teams across generations and departments can call for a variety of approaches and working styles, which is why hearing from experts on the topic is key. We were delighted to speak with Shannon Cullen, Group Publ
The publishing industry has changed a lot in the past few years, how are industry leaders changing with it? We were thrilled to speak with Emma House, Founder and Managing Consultant of the Oreham Group, about her approa
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