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 • 24 episodes
The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing
Latest Episodes
How reading for fun seriously improves lives with Cassie Chadderton, Chief Executive of World Book Day
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, empathy and wellbeing. Foun...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:00
The Life and Times of a Literary Agent: The power of relationships and the passion for stories with Abi Fellows and Julia Silk
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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38:58
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
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