The Publishing Training Centre newsletters

Here are the PTC newsletters for November, October and September, plus upcoming training courses, for my followers to peruse:

What skills are needed now, and for the future, to keep up with the latest developments in the dynamic world of publishing? Find out from Petra Green, our very own Head of the PTC, in an exclusive discussion with Suzanne Collier of bookcareers.com Live. Also in this newsletter: TLC x PTC launches the Editorial Skills Training Scheme Win 1 of 3 free tickets to the final Book Machine Unplugged event of the year Work in Publishing Week from the Publishers Association Dates for the diary Last chance to book ptc What are the publishing skills of the future? What publishing skills are in demand now? How will training remain relevant to the workforce of the future? What are the emerging trends in training? Petra Green, Head of the PTC, talks to Suzanne Collier of bookcareers.com Live about the latest developments in training and how the delivery of training is changing. Listen to episode 42 of bookcareers.com Live We are thrilled to be partnering with The Literary Consultancy (TLC) to run the Editing Skills Training Scheme, a series of free workshops and events for up to 36 aspiring editors who want to build their key skills in publishing. Applications are welcomed from those interested in working in publishing, already working in junior publishing roles but keen to access skills training, or interested in any other aspect of editorial work. Applications from low-income and otherwise marginalised aspiring editors are particularly encouraged and will be prioritised. The Scheme’s core offer is three free intensive half-day workshops on core elements of the editing process. In addition, participants will be offered a free PTC e-learning module of their choice, plus 50% off the PTC's flagship Introduction to Editorial Skills course. Find out more and apply here Win 1 of 3 tickets to Book Machine Unplugged: Talking Design Wednesday 13 November, 6.30pm–9pm The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ   We have 3 free tickets to give away for Book Machine Unplugged's final event of 2019, Talking Design. Join a panel of experts to discover how design thinking can enhance management decisions and transform your publishing strategy, and your business. To apply, send an email to marketing@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk before 5pm on Friday 8 November. Each of the 3 free tickets will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis (maximum of one per person). Please note this is a ticket-only offer and does not include travel, overnight accommodation or any other expenses. Successful applicants will be notified, and sent printable tickets, by email before midday on Monday 11 November. The Publishing Training Centre is proud to be sponsoring Book Machine Unplugged in 2019 and we hope to see you there!  Find out more here Dates for the diary Work in Publishing Week 18 – 24 November Don't forget to spread the word about Work in Publishing Week, the invaluable national campaign from the Publishers Association to inspire young people aged 14-24 to pursue a career in publishing. Get practical support and guidance, and discover the breadth of career opportunities in the industry. Find out more here The Bookseller Futurebook Conference 2019 25 November 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M Europe’s biggest publishing innovation conference intends to inject creativity and courage into the book trade. With a line-up of top speakers from major publishers, FutureBook Live aims to 'Hook the Readers, Take Smarter Risks, Seize the Agenda & Hack the Process'.  Find out more here. NEW course catalogue out now Want to build your publishing skills in 2020? Why not download our latest catalogue? It's packed with details of courses running to March 2020, exciting new courses and some very special offers on self-study. Take a look here Last chance to book It's not too late to book for these upcoming courses. Book now and gain the skills to make a positive, immediate difference back at the office. Editorial Project Management Two-day course in London, 11-12 November This highly practical course, with Sarah Sodhi, will give you the essential skills to effectively manage your digital and print editorial projects. Book now - last place left Copyright - How to Get What You Need in the Digital Age One-day course in London, 14 November The explosion of online and printed content means it's more important than ever to know who has the rights to content and who can exploit it. This is the ideal course for anyone managing rights and licensing in publishing. Book now - 3 places left Understanding Project Management One-day course in London, 19 November Are you a busy publishing professional? Learn how to organise your time efficiently, overcome stumbling blocks and achieve your goals in less time. You'll take away a unique toolkit to help plan your projects back at the office. Book now - 5 places left We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter! If you have any questions or are interested in bespoke training for your team, get in touch with us at bookings@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk, or call us on 020 8874 2718. We would love to hear from you. With best wishes, The Publishing Training Centre team Follow us on social media For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2019 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.

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Welcome to our latest newsletter, with a round-up of what's happening in publishing this autumn, including:  how recruiting for diversity makes complete business sense, with six simple tips expert advice on how to make a success of audiobook publishing a free forum for publishers, brought to you by the Publishers Association, giving legal and logistical advice needed to prepare for a no-deal Brexit hot off the press - our latest course catalogue to download last chance to book and special offers on short courses ptc Diversity and inclusion 101: Getting recruitment right Diversity and inclusion present a huge challenge for everyone in publishing. Initiatives abound, but, argues PTC tutor, Clare Grist Taylor, the humble recruitment process can make a real contribution to a business – if only we take it seriously. Read her blog here, and get simple tips for an imaginative and consistent recruitment process. How to make a success of audiobook publishing On Wednesday 25 September, a packed house gathered at The Century Club, London, for Book Machine Unplugged's latest event, Talking Audio. A panel of expert audio publishers from Little Brown, Faber & Faber, Orion Publishing Group, Penguin Random House and Hachette revealed their insights into how to make a success of audiobook publishing. Book Machine editor, Abbie Headon, reports on the event here Dates for your diary Brexit Forum for Publishers Thursday 10 October, 8.30am–1pm Barbican Centre, Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS  As the Brexit deadline approaches, the Publishers Association is hosting a free half-day forum to give publishers the legal and logistical advice needed to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. This crucial event is open to all, and will be live-streamed for access by publishers across the UK. Find out more here Book Machine Unplugged 2019: Talking Design Wednesday 13 November, 6.30pm–9pm The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ Join a panel of experts at Book Machine Unplugged's next event, Talking Design, for an intriguing discussion on how design thinking can enhance management decisions and transform your publishing strategy, and your business! Book your ticket now The Publishing Training Centre is proud to be sponsoring Book Machine Unplugged in 2019 and we hope to see you there! Work in Publishing Week, from the Publishers Association Monday 18 – Sunday 24 November Work in Publishing Week is a fantastic national campaign designed to inspire young people aged 14-24 to pursue a career in publishing. Gain practical support and guidance on how to get into the publishing industry, discover the breadth of career opportunites, and much more. Find out more here If you know anyone who is interested in joining the exciting world of publishing, pass on these details.  NEW course catalogue out now Hot off the press, we are delighted to launch our latest catalogue featuring courses running to March 2020, plus details of exciting new courses and some very special offers on self-study. Take a look here It's not too late to book for these upcoming courses. Don't miss out and book now to gain the skills to make a positive, immediate difference back at the office. Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing Two-day course in London, 29–30 October This highly practical course, with Clare Grist Taylor and Nancy Roberts, gives new managers the core skills needed to manage with confidence and success.  Book now - 4 places left Writing for the Web One-day course in London, 4 November Gain essential guidance from digital guru, Sue Davis, and learn how to create readable, useful and findable web content that has maximum impact. Book now - get £135 off Introduction to Marketing One-day course in London, 5 November Hermione Ireland runs the perfect course for those who are new to marketing and want to understand their role in all parts of the publishing process. Book now - get £135 off We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter! If you have any questions or are interested in bespoke training for your team, get in touch with us at bookings@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk, or call us on 020 8874 2718. We would love to hear from you. With warmest wishes, The Publishing Training Centre team Follow us on social media For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2019 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.

Autumn has arrived, it's back to work, and the perfect time for a professional refresh. From special offers on September courses, to exciting new workshops and unmissable events, here are some great reasons to get your career back on track. Also in this newsletter: read the latest on the Booker Prize shortlist, discover how an author and Bloomsbury Publishing digital editor successfully crowdfunded her first novel and check out a recent report which reveals a decline in investment in UK workforce training. ptc Booker Prize 2019 – a diverse, international shortlist The shortlist for literary fiction’s best-known prize was announced this week. The baker’s dozen has been trimmed to six, and is possibly the most diverse Booker shortlist in years. Winning a prize can make a huge difference to a title’s sales, and a publisher's annual turnover. With its back-to-back wins in 2016 (Paul Beatty for The Sellout) and 2015 (Marlon James for A Short History of Seven Killings), Oneworld saw massive growth and turnover hitting £4.5m. Faber & Faber’s win with Anna Burns’ Milkman last year will no doubt see growth in 2019, although 2018 was already a “stellar year”, according to Chief Executive Stephen Page. Much of that boost came from Kashuo Ishiguro’s Nobel Prize for Literature. This year, odds are on Atwood or Rushdie to win the 2019 prize, but there are often surprises. Good luck to them all. https://thebookerprizes.com/fiction How do you crowdfund a novel? Helen Young, author and digital editor at Bloomsbury Publishing, crowdfunded her first novel through award-winning publisher, Unbound. Here, she talks about her journey to publication, whether experience helps and how to give yourself the best shot at reaching your goals. "From idea to publication: my experience with Unbound." Decline in employee training investment "The UK has suffered a long-term and substantial decline in employer investment in training over past decades", according to a recent report from the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD), with evidence that UK employers are investing less in their workforce than they were 20 years ago. To address this issue, the CIPD recommends: Reforming the Government's apprenticeship levy into a broader skills and training levy, with contributions from employers with over 50 employees Including other forms of accredited training, as well as apprenticeships, to attract funding aligned to industrial sector priorities Find out more and download the report here New courses for 2020! We are thrilled to announce the launch of two NEW workshops in 2020, brought to you by writer, editor and professional blogger Bev Legge. Bev has trained over 1,000 people in 11 countries - which is no mean feat! He has developed Effective Blogging and Professional Report Writing especially for the PTC. A well-crafted blog can help to promote your company or organisation and its products or services. It can also help you raise your personal profile and advance your career. Effective Blogging guides you through the process of creating and maintaining a successful blog and breaks down the art of blogging into its key components. Book now Remove the stress of report writing with Professional Report Writing which draws on powerful techniques used by professional writers and shows you how to meet the needs of your audience and address their most likely questions. Book now Last chance to book - don't miss out! Limited places are available for September courses. Learn from tutors with significant industry experience and gain skills to make a positive, immediate difference back at the office. Don't miss out and book now. Content Strategy for the Web – get £135 off One-day course in London, 17 September Develop a winning content strategy and integrate it effectively within your organisation. Book now Copywriting for Publishers – get £135 off One-day course in London, 18 September Learn the art of smart copywriting: discover how to harness the power of words and create copy that inspires, persuades and sells. Book now Publishing Strategy Toolkit – get 200 off Two-day course in London, 19-20 September If you're an experienced commissioning editor charged with maximising the success of your publishing list or market segment and want to compete effectively, this introduction to competitive strategic thinking is for you.  Book now Save up to £165 with the Freelance Package Achieve an industry recognised qualification, with the support of a personal tutor, and gain the confidence and business sense to create a successful freelance business in publishing. Here's how: Enrol on one of three distance learning courses and get a free e-learning module worth up to £115, plus the complete training manual for Successful Editorial Freelancing, worth £50.   Find out more and book here Dates for your autumn diary IPG autumn conference (CPD accredited) 17 September, The Shaw Theatre, 100-110 Euston Road, London NW1 @ 9.30am - 6pm This year's conference aims to be the biggest and best event of its kind in the UK publishing industry. With expert speakers, panel and break-out sessions, extensive networking opportunities, exhibitions and much more, the conference puts the spotlight on the huge contribution that independent publishers make to the UK’s culture and economy. Plus you will gain inspiration and practical ideas to help improve your business. Find out more here Book Machine Unplugged 2019: Talking Audio 25 September, The Century Club, London W1 @ 6.30pm - 9pm Don't forget to book your place for Book Machine Unplugged's event Talking Audio, when a panel of expert audio publishers will disclose their insights into how far audio publishing can take your business.  The Publishing Training Centre is proud to be sponsoring Book Machine Unplugged in 2019 and we hope to see you there! Book here Developing your Editorial Skills - a panel event 27 November, 50 Bedford Square, London WC1 @ 6pm - 8pm, including drinks and Q&A session We are super-excited to be teaming up with the Bloomsbury Institute, to run a themed panel event as part of their popular Inside Publishing event series. Chaired by a Bloomsbury editor, the event will focus on 'developing and expanding editorial skills' with a panel of three industry experts who will give top insights and expert advice on how editorial staff and aspiring copy-editors and proofreaders can build their skills. More information to follow shortly. We're here to help!   If you have any questions or are interested in bespoke training for your team, get in touch with us at bookings@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk or call us on 020 8874 2718. Follow us on social media For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2019 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved. The Publishing Training Centre · 6 Bell Yard · London, England WC2A 2JR · United Kingdom The Publishing Training Centre · 6 Bell Yard · London, England WC2A 2JR · United Kingdom Two NEW workshops coming in 2020 Launching in 2020, two new workshops from accomplished writer, editor and long-standing PTC tutor, Bev Legge. First up is Writing Effective Blogs which covers how to create and maintain a successful blog to add value to your organisation. If you shudder at the thought of writing a report for your senior colleagues, Professional Report Writing will ensure you overcome your fears to write a well-structured and engaging report. Bev has trained over 1,000 people in 11 countries. His impressive client list includes the BBC, innumerable top UK publishing houses, local and national government departments, the European Commission, the United Nations and the Welsh Assembly. ptc Writing Effective Blogs One-day course, 26 February 2020 A well-crafted blog can help to promote your organisation and its products or services, and enable you to raise your personal profile and advance your career. Professional blogger, Bev Legge, breaks down the art of blogging into key components, including writing content that people will be keen to read and maintaining a successful blog. Find out more and book here Professional Report Writing One-day course, 26 March 2020 Have you ever dreaded having to write a business report, fretted about its structure and agonised over what to say? This workshop draws on powerful techniques used by professional writers, to show you how to effectively structure your reports and find the right words to hold the reader's attention throughout. Find out more and book here We're here to help!   If you have any questions or are interested in bespoke training for your team, get in touch with us at bookings@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk  or call us on 020 8874 2718. Follow us on social media For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy Copyright © 2019 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved. The Publishing Training Centre · 6 Bell Yard · London, England WC2A 2JR · United Kingdom