The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 22 episodes
The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing
Latest Episodes
From Fairies to Falconry: Commissioning non-fiction illustrated titles to brief with Charles Catton, Editorial Director at Amber Books
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-fiction illustrat...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:01
From Education to Every Cherry: Big stories with fewer barriers
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 h...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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34:17
Not just a stunt: The ingredients for great non-fiction marketing campaigns with Akua Boateng, Senior Marketing Manager, Bloomsbury
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, marketing stunts a...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:16
Bringing the magic to book subscription services with Anissa de Gomery, CEO of FairyLoot
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:40
Inside AI: Tools and opportunities to chart the future of publishing with Sebastian Mayeres and Thad McIlroy
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 publish...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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