The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing (BookMachine)
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| 25 Jan 2023 | TRAILER - The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing | 00:01:04 | |
Listen to a sneak peek of The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing, hear what the podcast is all about and meet cohosts Gavin and Gemma. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 31 Jan 2023 | Gavin Summers & Gemma Rostill: Co-founder & Director and Digital Marketing Strategist at BookMachine | 00:34:22 | |
Once upon a time in a land before podcasts, BookMachine was born to connect publishing professionals. How has BookMachine changed over the years (and what IS The BookMachine Podcast)? In our introductory episode, our co-hosts share their personal journeys and eureka moments in their publishing careers from educational and trade publishing to building a book marketing agency. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 28 Feb 2023 | Orna O’Brien - Head of Marketing - BolognaBookPlus - A day at the (Book) Fair | 00:37:46 | |
Roll up roll up, this month we’re talking about publishing trade fairs. We are delighted to welcome our first guest - Orna O’Brien, Head of Marketing at BolognaBookPlus, but you might know her from her work at London Book Fair and Publishing Training Centre. Orna is sharing insight into her career that has thrived on human connection and working to her strengths, with some advice on finding your place in the industry. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 29 Mar 2023 | Karina Urquhart - Executive Director, Book Industry Communication (BIC) - From publishing operations to supply side supremo | 00:39:57 | |
Ever wondered how the books you love actually got into your hands? This month we are talking to Karina Urquhart - Executive Director of Book Industry Communication (BIC) about her career journey from operations to supply side - and the steps that books go through to reach the readers who love them. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 26 Apr 2023 | Hope Ndaba - Senior Communications Executive, Pan Macmillan - The Age of the "Litfluencer" | 00:36:08 | |
We are living in the age of the “Litfluencer”, with influencers forming a key part of publishing marketing and communications strategies. Hope is immersed in online book spaces and has cultivated relationships with influencers that have led to successful campaigns, such as for Julia May Jonas’ Vladimir and Booker Prize-nominated Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie Mortimer. With the boom in Picador titles on bookstagram in Spring 2022 including Drake-gate, and titles reaching as far as Nicola Sturgeon, Hope shares their insight into their role and how they work with influencers. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 31 May 2023 | Louise Harvey - Audio Manager at Little, Brown Book Group - Making Noise with Audiobook Publishing | 00:37:24 | |
Listen up! This episode we’re speaking to Louise Harvey of Little, Brown Books about the skills needed for a career in audio publishing. Are there transferable skills from other sectors of publishing? What’s unique about a career in audio? And are there challenges due to misconceptions about the place of audiobooks in reading? We’ll be asking Louise about her journey to this unique side of publishing, and what the future of audio holds. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 28 Jun 2023 | Dr. David Barker - Senior Lecturer in Publishing at The University of Derby - From Commissioning to Curriculum | 00:47:15 | |
In this episode we are joined by Dr. David Barker, Senior Lecturer in Publishing at the University of Derby. With years of experience in commissioning editorial, including founding Continuum’s unique “33 ⅓” series, David offers valuable insights into skills needed in commissioning, including fine-tuning your editorial eye. We ask David about his experience as Editorial Director at Continuum in New York and then at Bloomsbury Academic in London, and his pivot to the academic side of the industry. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 26 Jul 2023 | Claire Fenby and Marcela Torres - Head of Marketing and Marketing Executive at Boldwood Books - From freelancing to small press of the year | 00:35:44 | |
In this episode, we have two guests from Boldwood Books, Claire Fenby and Marcela Torres. Get ready as they share their journey in transforming a small publishing press into a resounding success, with their recent win of “Small Press of the Year” at the British Book Awards 2023. Claire, Head of Marketing, had a pivotal role in the founding of One More Chapter division at HarperCollins, as well as carving her path in the digital realm with her thriving BookTube channel. Marcela Torres, Marketing Executive at Boldwood Books, comes from a background in freelance translation and has recently had a meteoric rise on TikTok and Instagram on her own channels. Soak in the wisdom, strategies, and infectious enthusiasm of Claire and Marcela as they share their advice on business growth in the publishing world alongside their talented team members at Boldwood Books. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 30 Aug 2023 | When Pixels Meet Pages: AI and Design with Micaela Alcaino (Designer and Illustrator) and Rebecca Blake (Advocacy Liaison at The Graphic Artists Guild) | 00:50:43 | |
Are you a creative and a little bit frightened of our new AI overlords like ChatGPT and Mid Journey? In this episode, we talk to Micaela Alcaino, award-winning Designer and Illustrator, and Rebecca Blake, (Advocacy Liaison at The Graphic Artists Guild) about their insights on the current AI boom in the design sector. We’ll be discussing how AI feeds into different parts of the creative process, such as brainstorming, referencing and collaborating, and the grey area it generates in terms of copyright, intellectual property, and the rights of the original designer. You can find resources referenced in the episode below. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 27 Sep 2023 | Printing in the Digital Age - Jonathan Huddart, Head of Sales, Books and Journals at CPI Books | 00:40:22 | |
Whether it's paperback, hardback, colour books, journals or directories, the book production industry grows more complex by the day. Businesses in this field (and professionals heading them) need to acquire a specific toolkit to stay afloat during these changes. So, we were delighted to talk with Jonathan Huddart, Head of Sales, Books and Journals at CPI Books, about his career in sales of production services and how CPI Books has changed its approach over the years. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 01 Nov 2023 | Leading with Inclusion - Jaini Haria, Campaigns Manager (Ebury) at Penguin Random House UK and Lydia Cronin, Demand Generation Manager at Bright Network | 00:50:49 | |
People in leadership roles in the publishing industry have a lot of responsibility to lead the way with diversity and inclusion in the front of their minds. They are responsible for opening doorways and creating space in an industry that’s often been described as opaque or tight-knit. But how can publishers do this the right way, from hiring, in their campaigns and beyond? We spoke with Jaini and Lydia about how publishers can build internal systems that welcome and include people from all backgrounds to make sure everyone feels supported. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Leading in Changing Times - Emma House, Founder and Managing Consultant of the Oreham Group | 00:35:24 | |
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 approach to leadership and what lights her up when managing teams and company strategies. We talk about the challenges posed by the pandemic, Brexit and cost of living crisis on motivations and inspiration within publishing companies, Publishers Without Borders, and offer some solutions to people looking to refresh their leadership skills. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 13 Dec 2023 | Infusing Inspiration in Publishing - Shannon Cullen, Group Publishing Director at Quarto Kids | 00:36:08 | |
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 Publishing Director of Quarto Kids, about her career and journey to her role where she is now. We ask about her experience moving from Editorial Manager all the way up to Publishing Director at Penguin Random House UK, and how her leadership or management style has changed over the years and with the teams she’s worked with. We also talk about Shannon and Gemma's John Green era during their time working on The Fault in our Stars and other iconic titles, and the importance of taking all of your holidays. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 29 Feb 2024 | Production: Book Publishing's Unsung Hero - Srishti Kadu (Book Production Professional) | 00:41:11 | |
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 changes and challenges that production colleagues are responding to. We discuss her thoughts on production careers, global impacts on the industry, diversity and inclusion, and developments in accessibility. She also shares insights into her career journey and the top priorities of contemporary production departments.
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| 28 Mar 2024 | Marketing to schools and the power of teacher case studies - Olivia Tanner (Digital Marketing Strategist at BookMachine) | 00:37:18 | |
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 about what techniques and approaches she uses to get busy teachers on board and why teacher case studies and hearing directly from their peers is so powerful. She also shared insights from her career including time at Rising Stars, Hodder Education. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 24 Apr 2024 | Coaching and Developing People: Publishing’s Untapped Super Power - with Rebecca Smart, Leadership & Talent Coach at Penguin Random House | 00:37:06 | |
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. Here are the books Rebecca talks about during the episode:
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| 07 Jun 2024 | Unlocking the Wisdom of Words: Publishing Global Language Titles with Emma Green - Editorial Director, Languages at John Murray Press | 00:41:53 | |
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 BookMachine Podcast, we sit down with Emma Green, Editorial Director, Languages at John Murray Press to zoom in on what’s changed, what’s trending and what’s next for this area of publishing. From the impacts of AI, social media and other developments in personal tech, to the role of publishing when it comes to keeping endangered languages alive, tune in to get illuminating insights into the commissioning, publishing and championing of language titles. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 04 Jul 2024 | Inside AI: Tools and opportunities to chart the future of publishing with Sebastian Mayeres and Thad McIlroy | 00:43:40 | |
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 leading digital publishing analyst Thad McIlroy and publishing software expert Sebastian Mayeres about how they see AI impacting on publishing processes, jobs and sales. They discuss where exactly the greatest opportunities lie to integrate AI tools, how to address concerns around AI's use (and abuse) as well as what the risks are of getting left behind. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 31 Jul 2024 | Bringing the magic to book subscription services with Anissa de Gomery, CEO of FairyLoot | 00:34:40 | |
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 The BookMachine Podcast, we were overjoyed to speak with Anissa de Gomery, Founder of FairyLoot, one of the biggest book subscription boxes on the planet. 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. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Not just a stunt: The ingredients for great non-fiction marketing campaigns with Akua Boateng, Senior Marketing Manager, Bloomsbury | 00:37:16 | |
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. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 08 Oct 2024 | From Education to Every Cherry: Big stories with fewer barriers | 00:34:17 | |
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 publisher Sweet Cherry, and how did her experiences feed into the founding of their Every Cherry, their innovative imprint that focuses on bringing high quality reading material to people with a range of learning disabilities and difficulties? In this fascinating conversation, we speak to Emma about her route from teaching to publishing and how she constantly – and successfully – balances the needs of students and teachers with those of the industry. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 07 Nov 2024 | From Fairies to Falconry: Commissioning non-fiction illustrated titles to brief with Charles Catton, Editorial Director at Amber Books | 00:50:01 | |
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. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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| 16 Jan 2025 | The Life and Times of a Literary Agent: The power of relationships and the passion for stories with Abi Fellows and Julia Silk | 00:38:58 | |
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 significantly from even 10 years ago, we wanted to lift the veil on the role. In this episode, we speak to experienced agents Abi Fellows (DHH Literary Agency) and Julia Silk (Greyhound Literary). With many years between them in literary agenting and publishing roles, they have a wealth of knowledge to share. We dive into what agents do now, how this has changed over the past decade, and what makes an author/agent/publisher relationship tick. Exclusive offer for Podcast Listeners!
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