We were delighted to launch the Innovation Stage at this year's Frankfurter Buchmesse, and we did it with a cracker of a panel discussing Future Skills for Publishing Professionals with Nigel Newton CBE, Founder and Executive Chairman of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Sarah Arbuthnot, President of Supadu and Suzanne Collier, Founder of bookcareers.com. Prashant Pathak of Sharjah Book Authority expertly chaired the session.

Do you want to know if AI is going to cost everyone their job? What technologies and skills are going to be in demand going forward? How can you protect your long-term career longevity? Are there any new roles being created? What actions can you take now to develop your skills for the future?The panel discuss this and so much more, as well as give examples of when they personally were ahead of the curve and used their initiative.

This is one episode of bookcareers.com Live you will not want to miss and it continues our ongoing discussion on Publishing Jobs of the Future.

The recording of this episode was sponsored by Redwood Publishing Recruitment. Redwood Publishing Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment organisation for the publishing industry, recruiting roles from entry level to C-Suite across all genres of the industry. With over 30 years’ experience, they provide a personalised service that builds careers and transforms businesses.

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This Coming Up episode tells you to expect a recording of our Future Skills for Publishing Professionals panel discussion at the Frankfurt Book Fair, which featured Nigel Newton CBE, Founder and Executive Chair, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Sarah Arbuthnot, President, Supadu and Suzanne Collier, Founder and Career Development Consultant, bookcareers.com. The discussion was chaired by Prashant Pathak, Sharjah Book Authority.

This episode also mentions our Go All In campaign to support the National Year of Reading, where we award prizes. Details and how to enter can be found here. https://www.bookcareers.com/national_year_reading

You can view a video of this episode here.

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Episode 269 of bookcareers.com Live – How to be a Rising Star with The Printing Charity

In episode 269 of bookcareers.com live we speak to Sam Nelson, Senior Relationship Manager – Careers and Development at The Printing Charity about the Rising Star Awards — training grants for 18–35-year-olds working in the industry. In this episode, we explore The Printing Charity’s mission and dive into how the awards are designed to help you grow your career. We cover what’s available, how to apply, what makes a strong application, and common reasons some submissions don’t succeed. If you’re ready to invest in your future, this one’s for you.

The book Sam is reading is The Outcast: The Empire’s Corps Book 5 by Christopher Nuttall, Published by Createspace/Amazon*

In this episode the following are referenced: How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide* London Book Fair 2026 – bookcareers.com Events The Printing Charity bookcareers.com Careers Clinic

*Affiliate link

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Episode 267 of bookcareers.com Live – Work in Publishing 2025 with the Publishers Association

It is Work in Publishing Week! In this episode we speak to Jasmine Joynson, Senior Communications Manager of the Publishers Association, all about the PAs work, and the aims and activities for Work in Publishing Week.

You’ll learn what the Publishers Association does, how it supports the industry and some of its current campaigns (as well as one or two of its big successes). We also discuss the Publishing Jobs of the Future and areas of the industry that are expanding, according to the PA’s statistics. In addition you’ll learn about Work in Publishing Week and the many events and ways in which you can participate.

The video of this episode can be found on YouTube by clicking here.

Mentioned in this episode:- The Publishers Association Work in Publishing Week bookcareers.com Events for Work in Publishing Week The People of Publishing Campaign

The book Jasmine is reading is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and Published by The Borough Press.*

*Affiliate Link

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Episode 266 of bookcareers.com Live – Staff Wellbeing at Book Fairs

Suzanne Collier spoke to many people whilst at the Frankfurt Book Fair about their ‘Frankfurt experience’. How did their employer look after them whilst at the Frankfurt Book Fair? One thing that came from the answers, was that all Frankfurt experiences were not equal.

In this episode of bookcareers.com live we discuss Staff Wellbeing at Book Fairs and how simple changes as regards hotel, travel and food can make the greatest difference and ensure staff feel looked after.

It gives tips and suggestions for both employers and employees alike, and demonstrates why the wellbeing of any member of staff should be given equal, if not more importance, than the exhibition stand itself.

The video of this episode can be found on YouTube by clicking here.

Mentioned in this episode. How to Future Proof Your Publishing Career – Report of the discussion in The Bookseller

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Episode 265 of bookcareers.com Live – Planning for a Publishing Trade Exhibition

We’ve spoken a lot recently about the Frankfurt Book Fair, and also about selling rights. However, there is so much that goes into making a Publisher’s presence at a trade exhibition a success.

In this episode of bookcareers.com Live, Suzanne Collier talks us through Planning for a Publishing Trade Exhibition. From the initial booking of stand space, deciding on marketing, getting stock or samples ready to following up after. At the end of this episode Publishing Hopefuls and book fair novices of all ages will have a clearer idea of what actions need to be taken and when.

We’d like to apologise for the low volume on the audio. As a result we have had issues producing a transcript. This may be added at a later date.

The video of this episode can be found on YouTube by clicking here.

Mentioned in this episode.

Our activities at Frankfurt Why is Everyone Talking about Frankfurter Buchmesse? Buchmesse.de / Frankfurter Buchmesse / Frankfurt Book Fair London Book Fair Careers in Book Publishing Rights with Clare Hodder

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bookcareers.com Live Episode 264 – Careers in Book Publishing Rights with Clare Hodder

In this episode of bookcareers.com Live we speak to Clare Hodder, co-founder of RightsZone, which is a software system to support Rights Teams in publishing, and make their job easier.

Clare talks about her earlier career in book publishing, what rights are, the job titles to look out for and the difference between working for Academic and Trade Publishers in rights. You’ll also discover whether you need language skills to work in book publishing rights. Plus much more.

The link for the audio is below, or if you prefer, you can watch the video here https://youtu.be/I71lTZ4CJmw 

After we finished recording, Clare had some comments to add, but we didn’t have time to re-record. Here are her extra thoughts.

Working in rights is very person centred. Rights are sold by people passionate about books to people who are passionate about books.  Buyers have a lot of choice about who to buy from, so being someone who can build strong, long-term relationships with potential customers is a critical skill, and rights relationships really can be long term, its not uncommon to find that rights people have friends to stay with anywhere in the world, thanks to the connections they have made through their work! I think rights roles suit people who take an interest in what is going on in the world, who are interested to learn more about different cultures, who can think creatively about how stories and information might be presented differently to appeal to different sorts of people.

It is important to be able to think through an opportunity, to be able to evaluate the pros and cons and come to an informed decision – so I think rights suits people who are naturally curious and ask lots of questions, those who can be analytical.

Ultimately like so much of publishing, basic business skills are vital. Selling rights is about making money. Even as a not for profit you have to generate revenue to keep your organisation afloat. So it is important to understand what your overheads are, how to manage a budget, how to negotiate a deal that is going to be profitable for your organisation and will deliver an appropriate return to the authors and creators that you are working for as well. 

Listeners might also find it useful to check out the rights&licensing hub from Publishers Licensing Services which has a working in rights section: https://www.rightsandlicensing.co.uk/working-in-rights/

There are also some free online training courses on the hub that will give a greater understanding of how rights works  https://pls.thinkific.com/

The book Clare mentioned in the episode was The StichWort Curse by Alexandra Dawe.

Also mentioned in this episode: Clare Hodder can be found on LinkedIN Rights Zone

*Affiliate Links

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Episode 263 of bookcareers.com Live – The Myths of Working in Book Publishing

Are you looking for a book publishing job and thinking you must have industry connections in order to get employed? Or maybe you’re worried about whether you chose the right degree for a career within book publishing, or if you don’t have a degree at all? Do you think all book publishing jobs are in London? Maybe you think you need to work for free to get a book publishing job.

All of these are myths about working in book publishing. In this episode of bookcareers.com Live, Suzanne Collier, talks through these myths, dispels those which really are not true (all of them!) and proves that book publishing really is open to all.

The video of this episode can be found on YouTube by clicking here: https://youtu.be/Mil5eQnf2LU

Items mentioned in this episode: How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide

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What is it like starting out again? Everything in your world feels fantastic and then, BANG! Life throws a series of curveballs.

Lucy Melville talks to us about some of those curveballs, and how they led to her starting a brand new publishing imprint, The River Light Press, part of the Aurora Metro Group.

We also discuss with Lucy her views on the Publishing Jobs of the Future.

Lucy is currently reading English Pastoral : An Inheritance by James Rebanks*

From this episode:-Lucy Melville on LinkedInThe River Light PressThe Aurora Metro GroupRichard Charkin on Academic v Trade PublishingKlopotek (ERP/Enterprise Resource Planner)

There is a simultaneous video of this episode, which you can watch here.

*Affiliate link

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Episode 261 of bookcareers.com Live

Frankfurter Buchmesse is coming up in October, (the dates are 15-19 October 2025) and in this episode of bookcareers Live, we speak to Erin Cox, the US publicist for the buchmesse about why everyone is talking about Frankfurt?

Whether you’re a seasoned Frankfurt visitor or someone who has never been, we discuss what the aims of the Buchmesse are, who goes and what it is like. You’ll learn what to look out for as well as how you can participate remotely.

We also continue our conversation about Publishing Jobs of the Future, and as Eric is also a course lecturer on two Publishing courses in the USA, she has her own views about how jobs within the industry are changing.

The book Erin is reading is My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones*

This is the first bookcareers Live episode to have a simultaneous YouTube edition. If you prefer video instead of audio you can watch here

Mentioned in this episode:- Erin Cox is on LinkedIn bookcareers.com at the Frankfurt Book Fair https://www.buchmesse.de/en

*Affiliate links

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Episode 260 bookcareers.com Live – Starting a Micro Publisher

Have you ever thought about starting a micro publisher – a small but perfectly formed publishing house of your own? Katie Isbester PhD did just that when she started the award-winning publisher, Claret Press.

In this episode of bookcareers.com live, we speak to Katie about her inspiration for setting up Claret Press  and the one thing she wish she knew before starting up. We discuss how AI is being used in the day to day work of book publishing, what is changing in current roles, and what led her to writing her book Secrets of Micro Publishing . Altogether, it is an interesting conversation which will benefit publishers old and new.

Contact details:- Katie Isbester on LinkedIn Claret Press Independent Publishers Guild

The books mentioned in this episode are:-

Secrets of Micro Publishing by Katie Isbester* Shame by Annie Ernaux* London Rules by Mick Herron* The Booksellers Tale by Martin Latham*

* = Affiliate Links

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Episode 259 bookcareers.com Live – Talking AI with Heloise Wood from The Bookseller

The Bookseller magazine recently conducted a survey to explore how AI is currently being used across the industry. So we invited Heloise Wood, Deputy News Editor at The Bookseller, to come and chat to us about the results.

Heloise shares the story behind how the AI survey came about, We discuss the key findings of the survey, looking into how publishers are currently adopting AI tools across various departments. Heloise also highlights some of the more surprising results, revealing unexpected trends and attitudes within the industry.

As part of our ongoing discussion about publishing jobs of the future, we also examine whether AI is likely to create new roles and which existing roles may be most at risk.

Heloise was reading Bring the House Down by Charlotte Runcie*

Heloise Wood can be found on LinkedIn The Bookseller Results of the AI Survey

*Affiliate link

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Episode 258 bookcareers.com Live – Travelling for Work with Emma House

Emma House, one of the co-founders of Publishers Without Borders, is an International Publishing Consultant, who is forever travelling internationally for work.

In this episode of bookcareers.com Live we speak to Emma about the work she does and ask her for many tips about international travel, whether you’re a first-time traveller or a seasoned pro. We discuss the benefits of overseas travel for publishers and the difference a face to face meeting has over one that is online. How do you convince your employer to send you on an international trip? In addition, Emma gives sound advice for those who may be travelling internationally for work for the first time.

We also continue the conversation regarding the use of AI in publishing and how Emma sees roles changing and the jobs which may be at risk.

Emma is reading the International Booker Prize Winner Heart Lamp by Banu Mustaq and translated by Deepak Bhasthi*

You can find Emma House on LinkedIn. Publishers Without Borders is across most social media, with an excellent Facebook Group.

*Affiliate Link

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Episode 257 bookcareers.com Live – Publishing Training with Chris Glennie

When we’re talking about skills training and development, who better to chat to than Chris Glennie, Chair of the Publishing Training Centre?

In this episode of bookcareers live we talk to Chris about his background, how he started in publishing as well as what the Publishing Training Centre is up to at the moment. We continue our ongoing discussions on ‘Publishing Jobs of the Future’ and look at the impact AI is having on jobs within publishing at present.

You can find Chris Glennie on LinkedIn.  The Publishing Training Centre can be found here Chris Glennie is reading The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel (Fourth Estate)*

Other items mentioned in this episode. Episode 242 – AI and Squiggly Careers with Sara Lloyd Career Development Institute Morrisby

*Affiliate link

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Episode 256 bookcareers.com Live – Careers in Design with Clare Baggaley 

An area of publishing which has always drawn attention, is design, Whether it be book cover design, interior design, layouts or graphics for marketing and social media posts.

In this episode of bookcareers Live, we speak to Clare Baggaley, Creative Director, Art Director, Book Designer and the person who designed the amazing cover for How to Job Search in Book Publishing:The Ultimate Insider’s Guide.  Clare talks about working in book design and discusses many topics such as the qualifications needed, getting experience without working for free, and the opportunities available.

Clare Baggaley can be found on LinkedIn and at Mischief of Magpies.

The book Clare is reading is The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan (Bloomsbury)*

*Affiliate links

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Episode 255 bookcareers.com Live AI in Editorial with Meru Gokhale from Editrix AI

We continue to look at how AI is influencing publishing roles. This week we speak to former Publisher at Penguin Random House, India, Meru Gokhale. Meru has created Editrix which helps support Editors and Writers in the developmental editing process.

In this episode of bookcareers Live, Meru talks about how AI is influencing publishing, what inspired her to develop Editrix and plans for the future. We look at how Editrix is changing the nature of Editorial roles and what it means for the industry.

Meru Gokhale can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meru-gokhale/ Further information about Editrix can be found at https://editrix.ai

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bookcareers Live – Episode 254 – Publishing Jobseekers Q & A

This episode of bookcareers.com Live is a live recording of the question and answer section of a recent bookcareers Job Club meeting. The bookcareers job is designed for those wanting to break into publishing, either at entry level or as a career changer. As you will hear, it is a fast-paced meeting, packed with useful and practical information.

In this Q&A Suzanne answers 29 questions from how do I stand out in publishing? Is there a place for Neurodiverse people in publishing? What is a recruiter looking for? Where should an entry level person network? and so much more.

During this episode the following organisations and items were mentioned:

How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide bookcareers Job Club Employability Consultation bookcareers podcast episodes on Neurodiversity and Inclusivity in Practice Creative Access Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) Pinnacle Book Sales – Job Advertisement Society of Young Publishers (SYP) Society of Authors The Bookseller Book Brunch Publishing Perspectives Publishers Weekly

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Episode 253 of bookcareers.com Live – Attacking the Slush Pile with Storywise

In this episode of bookcareers.com Live, we continue to look at how AI is influencing change within the publishing industry. Storywise, run by Gavin Marcus and Jeremy Esekow, uses AI to help publishers filter the slush pile and accept unsolicited manuscripts all year round.

We discuss how Storywise originated, its ongoing development and its impact within the industry. We talk about what jobs may be at risk and what the potential for employment is going forward. We also learn about Gavin and Jeremy’s passion for attacking one of the industry’s traditional routes to finding new talent, the slush pile.

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Episode 252 of bookcareers.com Live – AI in Publishing with Nadim Sadek from Shimmr AI

Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of every day life. In this episode of bookcareers.com Live, we speak to Nadim Sadek, the founder and CEO of Shimmr AI about AI in publishing and the work of Shimmr. We discuss how AI is being used today and what the future looks like. We also look at how different generations relate to AI as well as the impact of AI on publishing jobs.

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Episode 251 of bookcareers.com Live – An Appeal from The Book Trade Charity BTBS

You may or may not have heard of The Book Trade Charity BTBS, but it is the industry’s life support system for so many people. It has been going since 1837 and helped so many employees across the whole book industry – bookselling, publishing, literary agents, literary festivals, distribution when times are hard. It has provided grants to help with emergencies, training, career support and hardship, as well as having accommodation to rent in both Kings Langley and Whetstone.

Whilst times are hard for everyone, it is no different for the industry charity who have had to more than double the amount of money they are giving in grants.

In this episode we speak to Victoria Perry, the CEO of The Book Trade Charity, about some of the challenges they are facing, and how you and your employer can help, and why even such a small amount of help, such as a bake sale, can make a big difference.

You can find The Book Trade Charity to either make a donation or ask for help at https://btbs.org/ 

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We held an online launch for How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide and are happy to share the recording with you.

You can either watch online:

Or listen to it – link below.

Whichever you prefer.

If you want to order a signed copy you can do so here

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Episode 250 of bookcareers.com Live – How to Job Search in Book Publishing – the book

This has been an episode which has been planned for a long time, and finally it is here. Episode 250 of bookcareers.com Live, and what better way to celebrate this momentous episode than with the launch of Suzanne Collier’s book – How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide. Yes, Suzanne’s book is finally being published this week.

In this episode Suzanne talks to Alison Jones, host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club, about How to Job Search, why the book publishing industry is seen as an attractive place to work, along with many developments and some useful tips for jobseekers (especially about the use of AI in job applications). Suzanne also shares with us some of the writing process and what she has learned along the way.

This episode won’t disappoint.

How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide is being published on 26th February 2025. We’re having an online launch and you are welcome to join us here. 

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Episode 249 of bookcareers.com Live – 10 Alternatives to Unpaid Work Experience

We’re starting to hear the words ‘unpaid work experience’ being bandied around as though it is normal. Unpaid work experience is not normal; you should never work unpaid.

In this episode of bookcareers.com live, we suggest 10 simple alternatives to unpaid work experience, that could give you experience to help improve your CV and ultimately, help you get employed. We’ve used the simple ones in this episode, to demonstrate just how easy it is to get some understanding of book publishing and the world of work, without too much effort.

These are extracted from How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide by Suzanne Collier, which will be published later this month. As of 10th February 2025, it isn’t yet available to pre-order (due to a technicality) but that should be changed imminently.

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Episode 248 of bookcareers.com Live – News Update and Tips for Messaging

In this episode we give a news update about bookcareers.com, mention our events at the London Book Fair and a few things to look out for.

We also discuss some messages we’ve received over LinkedIn in the past week, and why whoever and whenever you message, it can help or hinder your job search.

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Episode 247 of bookcareers.com Live – Inclusivity in Practice with Simon Holt

We’ve had lots of chats about inclusivity, but what does it look like in practice? In this episode of bookcareers.com Live we talk to Simon Holt, who leads content accessibility at Elsevier and ensures content is accessible for all.

Simon discusses his career path as a visually-impaired person working successfully in publishing. He talks about what has been done so far within the industry and what we still need to achieve. We discuss the prejudices and resistance you may find and how to overcome these. We also talk about reasonable adjustments, what these are and when you should ask for them in the recruitment process.

Overall, we have an extended discussion about what accessibility means and how all of us can put it into practice.

You can connect with Simon Holt on LinkedIn

Whilst all our podcasts now come with automatic transcription provided by our podcast host, for this episode we have reproduced our own transcript here https://www.bookcareers.com/transcript-publishing-inclusivity-practice-simon-holt.

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Episode 246 of bookcareers.com Live

But now work in publishing week is over, what next? Where do you go for career support, careers advice and guidance?

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Welcome to Scottish Careers Week 2024!

In episode 245 of bookcareers live we speak to Vikki Reilly, Business Development Manager for Publishing Scotland. To tie in with Scottish Careers Week, we discuss the publishing landscape in Scotland, what career opportunities there are and if the only publishing jobs are remote working. So if you want to know how to find a job in Scottish Publishing, what networks are available, and what other openings there may be, do have a listen.

We also talk about the work of Publishing Scotland and how you can be involved in their activities.

This episode references the following resources:-

Publishing Scotland

Home

Creative Scotland https://www.creativescotland.com/

SYP (Scotland)

Scotland

Creative Edinburgh https://creative-edinburgh.com/

Xpo North https://xponorth.co.uk/

Culture and Business Scotland https://www.cultureandbusiness.scot/

Literature Alliance Scotland https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/

Stirling University – Publishing Studies https://www.publishing.stir.ac.uk/

Napier University (Edinburgh) – Publishing Studies https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-publishing-postgraduate-fulltime

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Publishing is evolving into a more inclusive industry, and with 20%* of the UK workforce exhibiting neurodivergent characteristics, accommodating those who identify as neurodivergent is essential to this progress.

In this episode of bookcareers Live, we talk to Jens Bammel who is an expert coach and mentor for neurodivergent clients, We ask questions such as, why do managers and recruiters need to know about neurodiversity and neurodiverse staff? What can be done when writing job advertisements to make them more inclusive? When in the recruitment process is it best to ask for any reasonable adjustments? And much more.

Jens Bammel can be found on LinkedIn and his website is startherecoaching.com

*Statistic from the ADHD Foundation Guide for Employers

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Celebrating 75 Years of the SYP – What’s Next?

The Society of Young Publishers have been celebrating their 75th birthday – an amazing achievement for an organisation created for young people in the industry, and run by young people in the industry.

In this episode of bookcareers.com live we speak to the two co-Chairs, Michaela O’Callaghan and Eleanor Gaffney, about the 75th anniversary, what the SYP has been up to recently and what is coming up.

During our conversation you will find out things you may not have known about the SYP and why it is such an important organisation for the future of the publishing industry. Take a listen. You are bound to hear something new.

To find out more about the Society of Young Publishers, please visit https://thesyp.org.uk/ .

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AI and Squiggly Careers with Sara Lloyd, Pan Macmillan

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the hot topic of the moment and who better to discuss it with than Sara Lloyd. Group Communications Director and Global AI Lead for Pan Macmillan.

Fresh from a panel discussing AI and Intellectual Property at the Labour Party Conference, Sara talks us through how you go about learning about a new technology, the threats and opportunities with AI, and how AI is being used in publishing. You will learn about how to get job opportunities come to you, what it is like starting in a newly created role, as well as what jobs are likely to be lost or created. Sara has had a very interesting career path, and a real squiggly career having worked at within Macmillan for over 30 years, in Reference, Journals and now Trade.

Don’t miss this episode, if you want to learn about AI or how to develop your career!

Sara Lloyd can be found on LinkedIn.

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Episode 241 of bookcareers.com Live

This week it was announced that approximately 200 people at Informa Taylor & Francis had taken voluntary redundancy. Whether redundancy is voluntary or enforced, it can still be a huge shock. With so many job roles elsewhere changing, losing your job through redundancy can be soul-destroying.

In this week’s episode of bookcareers live we discuss redundancy and give some tips to help you survive the situation and move into a new role.

This episode references:-bookcareers.com Careers ClinicThe Book Trade Charity BTBSNational Union of JournalistsCitizens Advice

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Episode 240 of bookcareers.com Live

You’ve heard of the book, Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers, but what is that like in practice? In this personal episode of bookcareers Live, Suzanne Collier shares with us a recent experience of feeling the fear and doing it anyway, and the lesson she learned as a result.

This episode references:-Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffersbookcareers YouTube channelbookcareers Careers Clinicbookcareers Job Club

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Episode 239 of bookcareers.com Live

Do you know the key to career success? Have you ever wondered how someone got their dream job or was in the right place at the right time? If you ask them, they will probably say it was luck or fate. But the truth is they created the opportunity for themselves.

In this episode of bookcareers live, we discuss how you can create the key to your own career success in publishing.

This episode references:-bookcareers YouTube channelbookcareers Job Club 28th November 2023Ask questions for the Job Club

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Episode 238 of bookcareers.com Live

It is Work in Publishing week. The week where the industry comes together and promotes publishing as a career and open to all. Ensure you are following the hashtag #WorkInPublishing across social media.

This is the week where bookcareers.com usually sits back and lets the rest of the industry take over – after all, every week is #WorkInPublishing week at bookcareers! However, this year, we have a number of activities going on.

In this week’s episode of bookcareers.com Live, we discuss the different sectors of book publishing for those approaching the industry for the first time.

Other activities:- There will be a daily new video on the bookcareers YouTube channel Our Careers Clinic will be running, where you can speak to a qualified Careers Advisor On Tuesday, 28th November, join the bookcareers job club live on YouTube at 19:00 for ‘Work In Publishing Week – what next?’ You can post questions in advance on https://forms.gle/HD4rh8cuUpuXStWm6

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Episode 237 of bookcareers.com Live

This is the start of a busy fortnight for bookcareers.com. This week we have both Scottish Careers Week and Discover! Creative Careers week. Next week is #WorkInPublishing week.

To tie in with our two events with Publishing Scotland, Rachel Hessin joins us with her selection of questions about job hunting in publishing, especially in regards to looking for a role in the Scottish area.

Listen to Rachel’s questions and Suzanne Collier’s answers. If you’re a publishing jobseeker and would like to ask questions on a future episode, please contact us.

This episode references:-

Tuesday 14th November 2023 – bookcareers and Publishing Scotland for Scottish Careers Week 16:00 to 17:00 hrs Join Suzanne Collier in conversation with Isobel Birks (Senior Assistant Editor, Edinburgh University Press), Olivia-Savannah Roach (Campaigns Assistant, Canongate Books), and Richard Wainman (Senior Designer, Floris Books). Book ticketshttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/publishingscotland/1046128

Thursday 16th November 2023 bookcareers and Publishing Scotland for Scottish Careers Week 17:00 to 18:00 hrs Careers in Publishing Q&A with Suzanne Collier taking your questions about working in Scottish Publishing Book ticketshttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/publishingscotland/1046207

Discover! Creative Careers Thursday 16th November 2023 Introduction to Careers in Publishing with Suzanne Collier live on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/bookcareers Post questions in advance https://forms.gle/HD4rh8cuUpuXStWm6

bookcareers Job Club Live https://www.YouTube.com/@bookcareers Tuesday 28th November 2023 Sign up for future events https://www.bookcareers.com/job-club-initiative/

Episode 76 – I’ve just lost my jobEpisode 231 – Publishing Jobseekers Q&A Society of Young Publishers, ScotlandBook MachineRachel Hessin / Edinburgh Publisher CommunityPublishing ScotlandBooksellers AssociationCareers ClinicEmployability ConsultationsThe Book Trade Charity BTBS.

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Episode 236 of bookcareers.com Live

It is at this time of year that usually the number of jobs advertised starts to drop. In this episode of bookcareers live we discuss the reasons for this.

This episode references:-Careers ClinicEmployability ConsultationsThe Book Trade Charity BTBS.

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Episode 235 of bookcareers.com Live

In this episode of bookcareers.com Live, we talk about the new world of bookcareers.com and what it means to you.

You’ll learn what bookcareers.com is up to, how we are repositioning ourselves, why we are doing this, how you can be involved and how you will benefit.If you’re working in book publishing or wish to be working in the industry soon, then make sure you listen to this episode. We’re aiming to change the face of publishing careers for good.This episode references the following:-bookcareers.com You Tube Live Stream Our Careers Clinic. Click here to book an appointment.

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Episode 234 of bookcareers.com Live

Have you applied for your perfect publishing job and been rejected? It’s tough to deal with. Maybe you’ve been given an excuse such as ‘We went with someone else’, ‘We loved you but…’ or you’re told you’ve got too much or too little experience. This episode of bookcareers.com Live is for you!

In this week’s episode we discuss some of the reasons why you didn’t get the job and very few of them are your fault. So if you’re feeling frustrated that the perfect job has passed you by, take a listen and realise, in some cases, you might have had a lucky escape.

This episode references the following:-Our Careers Clinic. Click here to book an appointment.

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This week it is the Frankfurt Book Fair. If you’re stuck in the office, there are loads of things you can do, like learn a new skill, research something you’re working on, or catch up on work, as well as complete a task your boss will notice.

In this episode of bookcareers.com Live we discuss a few things you can do when you boss is away. It isn’t an excuse to play, but if you’ve got a heavy workload or deadlines, plus projects you’re running late on, this episode will give you some tips forward.

How should you prioritise your work? How can you make sure your boss trusts you? What is the best thing to do this week? All will be revealed!

This episode references the following:- Our Careers Clinic. Click here to book an appointment. Episode 184  Writing a book publishing CV

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Episode 232 of bookcareers.com Live

In this week’s episode of bookcareers Live we discuss mid-career crisis and how to identify it when you work in book publishing. What are the early warning signs that something is not quite right? How can you identify the components of your career malaise? What thing are you probably wishing you could do to shake up Editorial or Marketing meetings? (Please don’t do this! But if you do, send us a video of it happening during the meeting and we might send you some chocolate).  Who should you go to for help?

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Episode 231 of bookcareers.com Live

Are you looking for a job in book publishing? Do you have lots of burning questions? In this episode of bookcareers Live, we are joined by jobseeker Eve Saunders, who puts a variety of questions to Suzanne Collier.

We cover how to show your personality in your covering letter, the length of a covering letter, tailoring your CV, which jobs to apply for, and discussing why you want to work in book publishing. All this and so much more.

If you’d like to be a jobseeker who appears on a future Q&A, do get in touch.

Mentioned in this episode:-bookcareers.com Careers ClinicIndependent Publishers Guild (IPG)Publishing Training CentreCIEP

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Episode 230 of bookcareers.com Live

Last week was the Autumn Conference of the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) and the day was dominated about talk of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its use in publishing.

In this episode, Suzanne Collier and Micah George discuss the IPG Conference and what they learnt from the day. What does the IPG Conference look like to an outsider? How is AI being used in publishing? Will jobs be lost as a result of AI? Why are some publishers hesitant? Is it okay to generate future books with AI? We cover all of this and more.

Mentioned in this episode:-bookcareers.com Careers ClinicIndependent Publishers Guild (IPG)Training Course – A Practical Guide to AI in Publishing George WalkleyShimmr.aiChat gpt

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Episode 229 of bookcareers.com Live

Are you wondering how to get a publishing role without publishing experience? Have you been rejected for a role because you were told you didn’t have enough experience? This episode is for you.

In this episode of bookcareers live we discuss employability in book publishing and how you can demonstrate five main points of your employability, without having publishing experience. For instance, It is all very well saying you have good communication skills, but how can you make your existing skills relevant for a publishing role. even if all you have is experience of being a student? You’ll find out the answer to this and more.

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This week we talk to the Queen of Publishing Twitter, Sam Missingham about the forthcoming The Book Marketing and Publicity Show.

Sam talks us through the important issues about author marketing, and why this show is so important. Whilst The Book Marketing and Publicity Show is aimed at authors, it will also be of interest to anyone who is working in Marketing, Publicity or who hopes to be soon.

We also discuss some of the current issues facing publishing at the moment, and Sam gives her thoughts, in her own inimitable style. And we ask Sam the big question, what is the one thing in the industry she would like to change?

You can register for The Book Marketing and Publicity Show here* You can find Sam Missingham across all social media. Twitter/X ,  LinkedIN The Empowered Author website is here

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Episode 227 of bookcareers.com Live

When we talk to those who are outside of book publishing about working in the industry, there are so many myths we need to dispel.

If you’re thinking about book publishing as a career, here are a few realities about working in the industry. We look at some of the following:- Is it glamorous? Do you get paid to read books all day? Are salaries really low? Can I make a living from being an author? We answer all this and so much more.

In this episode we reference Cancel Culture : The Ethics of Publishing

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Episode 226 of bookcareers.com Live

We’ve once again had discussions about why you should not work for free, and this episode is a reminder of why free work harms your employment opportunities.

So, if you are thinking you need to work for free for experience, to get a reference, or for any other reason, take a listen to this episode to discover why free work harms your career.

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It is the week in-between A Level and GCSE results, so in this episode of bookcareers Live, we’re exploring the qualifications needed for book publishing careers.

If you, or someone you know, has already decided a career in publishing is for them and are wondering what subjects to choose at GCSE, A Level or Degree, this is the episode which explores some of the options.

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Also referenced in this episode:-Career Development InstituteGraduate Labour Market Statistics

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Episode 224 of bookcareers.com Live

We’ve complied a question and answer episode, in response to a number of questions put to us at the latest bookcareers Job Club meeting,

Questions include: How can I make my publishing internship sound good on future job applications? How can someone upskill to prepare for the jump from development editor to managing editor? What experience do you have of ageism in publishing? You’ll find out the answers to these questions and so much more.

This episode contains a wealth of information ideal for anyone job searching, regardless of their length of time in the industry.

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Episode 223 of bookcareers.com Live

Suzanne Collier, the founder of bookcareers.com has reached a huge career milestone. On 8th August 2023, it will be 40 years since she started working in the book publishing industry.

In this special celebratory episode of bookcareers Live, Suzanne talks us through her first job as an Office Junior in the best independent publishing house in London, Andre Deutsch Ltd. You’ll learn about what her first job entailed, the responsibilities she was given and the things she learned.

Suzanne then goes on to give 9 essential pieces of advice to anyone trying to build a publishing career, whether they are starting out or already established.

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