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SATURDAY 21st AUGUST 2021

Exploring the Industry

Practical Skills

Editorial

Marketing and PR

Production

Sales

Rights and Translation

welcome talk

10am-10:30am

Welcome Talk, All Visitors Welcome

This welcome talk offers each of our visitors a chance to learn more about us as a festival and how to make the best of your day!

Auditorium

CV speed datn

10am-4pm

The Business Centre

CV Speed Dating Workshop

This interactive workshop will offer you 1-1 time with HR professionals who know what makes a successful CV! Around all day!

intro to trans

11am-12pm

Members Room

An Introduction to Translation

Translation may be less publicised than editorial or marketing, but it’s no less glamorous and rewarding! Come along to find out the basics of translation rights.

Meeting Room 1

How to get into Book Production

11am-11:30am

Are you a beginner in design, or are you an advanced designer? If you’re intrigued, come along! This session will cover how to start a career in design and production, and what to expect.

how to get into book prd
retailr sale

11:30am-12:30pm

Meeting Room 2

Retailer Sales

Retailer sales are an exciting avenue of publishing. If you love travel and making important deals then come along to find out more.

editorspanel

12pm-1:30pm

Auditorium

Are editors really fierce gatekeepers?

In short, the answer is no. This panel of four industry commissioning editors discuss how they make decisions and find those bestselling books!

get into marketig

12pm-1pm

Meeting Room 1

Getting into Marketing and PR

Is marketing the area of the publishing industry you would like to explore? Then look no further, because Sam Missingham is going to share with you her top tips on how to become part of the marketing department.

trans i practice

12pm-1pm

Members Room

The Translation Process in Practice

How do you know which country to sell to? How are the right translators chosen? Come along to find out about these decisions and much more.

audio books industry

1pm-2pm

Meeting Room 2

Ladbroke Audio

An exciting start up by a well-known company, this passion project works with some of the most recognisable faces in the UK with many more projects planned in the future.

international sales

1pm-2pm

Members Room

International Sales

Wanting to learn more about the world of publishing in the wider world? Lisa Finch is an expert and is joining us to answer any questions you might have.

getting into trans

1:30pm-2:30pm

Meeting Room 1

Getting into Translation

In this session, Jessica Callaghan, rights assistant at Little, Brown Book Group, will recount how she came into her current role, as well as sharing tips and tricks for CV’s and interviews.

copywriting

Auditorium

Copywriting

Copy-writing is an important skill for any entry-level applicant to learn! This event will help you get a head start on what does and doesn't work!

1:30pm-2:30pm

audiorights - rights

2pm-3pm

Members Room

Audio Rights

Jo from Bloomsbury will discuss all things audiobook rights, discussing how deals are made and closed!

fundamentals of design

2pm-3pm

Meeting Room 2

Fundamentals of Design

This session is designed to give a basic introduction to the process of book design. It is well-suited to those who are looking to begin their career as a book designer.

prepare for publishing

2pm-3pm

The Great Hall

Guest Talk - Ways to Prepare for a Career in Publishing

What should you be doing in preparation of a career in the industry?

backlist

2:30pm-3:30pm

Auditorium

Making the Most of your Backlist

This talk offers visitors an insight into the best way for publishers to make money - from older titles they already own!

press rlease

3pm-4pm

Members Room

Writing a Great Press Release

Writing press releases is one of the tasks you might face when you begin to work at the entry-level! Join the workshop led by the industry professional!

author rights

3pm-4pm

Meeting Room 2

Translations - View of an Author

One of the most exciting parts of having your work published is seeing the final book printed in more languages than you can name. Come along to learn the realities of translation and what it can mean for you.

desining childens book

Meeting Room 1

Designing Children's Books

3:30pm-4:30pm

This workshop will explore how children’s books are designed, as well as providing an opportunity to design some of your own work!

metadata

4pm-5pm

The Great Hall

An introduction to Metadata

Metadata is crucial to the publishing world! Find out what it is, how we use it during this talk!

mrketng an indie publisher

4:30pm-5:30pm

Members Room

Marketing in an Indie Publisher

Have you ever thought about how publicity and marketing work at independent publishing houses? Come and listen to Nicky Smalley about campaigns she worked on and what her day-to-day work life looks like.

rights atcornerstone

5pm-6pm

Meeting Room 1

Rights at Cornerstone

Want to find more about working with everyone from Tyson Fury to Tina Turner? Then come and join us to discuss all things rights at Cornerstone.

cohesv list

5pm-6pm

Auditorium

Developing a Cohesive List 

Kevin and Helen Duffy from Bluemoose Books give a talk on how important a list can be in attracting and maintain the right customers!

interntional rghts

5pm-6pm

Meeting Room 2

International Rights

Lawrence King is not afraid to take risks. Barney Duly come to us to talk about an overlooked but very important part of this process in international rights.

SUNDAY 22ND AUGUST 2021

askthe esigner

Meeting Room 1

Ask the Designer

10am-10:30am

This session will be hosted by design and typeface expert Ray O’Meara, and will provide an opportunity for all participants to ask questions.

acaemic transation

11am-12pm

Meeting Room 2

Academic Translation

 If travelling and meeting new people is something you want in your future career join Becky Taylor, an industry veteran to learn about this adventurous avenue of publishing.

marketing opanel

Location for Event

Marketing Panel Discussion

11am-1pm

The panel of experienced industry professionals will discuss their careers in marketing and publicity, how these to departments co-work and which campaigns they are most proud of. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

scoutinga bestseller

11:30am-12:30pm

The Great Hall

Scouting a Bestseller

Every editor wants to have their books on a bestseller list, but how do they achieve this? 

bokfairs

12pm-1pm

Members Room

Bookfairs

If you want to learn the importance of book fairs like London and Frankfurt, Susannah Priede will talk you through the purpose of the fairs and how to make the most of them!

bookfairs and sales

12pm-1pm

Meeting Room 1

Bookfairs and Sales

Come and learn from an upcoming indie publisher about what book fairs are like from a new perspective. Max Porter has been an attendee of book fairs for his entire career and joins us to answer any and all questions on the topic.

rights and conracts

12:30pm-1:30pm

The Great Hall

Rights and Contracts

With previous experience as a literary agent, Jessica Neale brings a new perspective to rights in publishing. Join us for an in depth look at how rights work in publishing and whether this is the perfect role in publishing for you.

intro to indesign

Meeting Room 2

An Introduction to Adobe inDesign

1pm-2pm

This workshop will cater for those who are complete beginners at Adobe InDesign. If you’re intrigued by book design, layout and function, come along to learn the basics. No prior experience necessary!

routes into pub

1pm-3pm

Auditorium

Different Routes into Publishing

There are many ways to make it in your chosen job! From traditional ways, to the weird and coincidental! Hear from lots of professionals during the panel!

negotiating

1pm-2pm

Meeting Room 1

Negotiating Translation Rights

In this workshop, Nick Ash from Hachette will explain the basics of translation rights, as well as detailing how he got into the industry and why it’s imperative to consider translation rights as the career avenue for you.

cvs for marketing

2:30pm-3:30pm

Meeting Room 3

CVs for Marketing

In this session, Cassie Leung will talk about everything you want and need to know about applying for marketing and publicity jobs in the publishing industry.

interview hacks

2:30pm-3:30pm

The Great Hall

Guest Talk - Top 10 Interview Hacks

HR Director Val Garside, from PRH UK shares her wisdom and hacks for showing a publisher the best version of you during an interview!

entry level editoral

3pm-

4pm

The Great Hall

Entry-Level Editorial

This talk will discuss the types of responsibilities you are likely to have in an entry-level position, and some tips for managing them!

creating a book cover

Members Room

Creating a Book Cover

3pm-4pm

How do designers come up with ideas for book covers? What works and what doesn’t? Come along to learn about the process of design and how to create fantastic cover art.

sales relationships

3:30pm-4:30pm

Meeting Room 2

Sales Relationships

Working with retailers is a crucial part of the publishing industry, without it readers wouldn’t get to enjoy the books they love from their favourite bookshops. Come and learn more from Tony Roche who joins us from Emerald with over 15 years of experience in retailer sales.

digital first

4pm-5pm

Auditorium

Digital First Publishing - Bookouture

Claire Bord takes you through an alternative type of publishing where digital content is the focus!

working in trans

4pm-5pm

Members Room

Working in Translation

This session will cover a ‘typical’ day working in translation, covering everything from team meetings to negotiating contracts.

entry level marketing

4pm-5pm

The Great Hall

Pathways to Entry-Level Jobs

Sian Gardiner will talk about how she got into the publishing industry and what are the key skills that will help you to get your first job.

making the most

5pm-6pm

Members Room 

Making the Most of your Time in Industry 

Once you're in, what happens then?

charco press

Meeting Room 2

Covers at Charco Press

5pm-6pm

This session, led by experienced designer Pablo Font, will focus on working as a freelance designer, but will also be useful for understanding in-house techniques.Pablo will use some of his own covers in order to demonstrate his design process.

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United Kingdom 

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