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Welcome to our autumn newsletter, with a round-up of what's happening in the world of publishing and details of some unmissable events, including:  Why publishing people make such good entrepreneurs What's next for global publishing post-pandemic?  Winners of the Independent Publishing Awards 2020 What are we reading this month? Natasha, the PTC's course administrator, on The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires Dates for your diary ptc     Why you're ready to start your own business - even if you think you're not!   Have you ever been tempted to set up on your own? In 2017, Sarah Campbell took that plunge. Stepping down from her role as editorial director at academic publisher, Rowman & Littlefield International, she set up Parrot Street Book Club, a subscription book club for children aged 5 to 11.   As it turned out, the skills acquired in her editorial career were relevant for launching Parrot Street. Here, she explains why publishing people make such good entrepreneurs.     What next for global publishing post-pandemic?   The global publishing and book industry is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.  From bookshops and retail sales, to online events and literature festivals, Emma House, managing consultant of Oreham Group and PTC trustee, reveals the new normal for publishing worldwide.     Bookshop to launch in November   Bookshop.org, a new online retail site for independent bookshops, is to launch in time for Christmas. Offering an easy, convenient way to buy books and support bookstores, Bookshop aims to reduce Amazon's enormous share of online book sales and help generate income for independent, local bookshops. Read more here.     Independent Publishing Awards 2020   On 23 September, the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) held their 14th annual (and first virtual) Independent Publishing Awards. Congratulations to Emerald Publishing, winners of the coveted Independent Publisher of the Year Award! Discover all the winners here.     What are we reading this month? Natasha Hemburrow, the PTC's course administrator, is engrossed in...   The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, by Grady Hendrix. This perfect autumn read combines a modern retelling of Dracula with suburban life in the Deep South. The novel follows the ‘not-quite-a-book-club’, a small group of women who form friendships and swap domestic advice. When Patricia is attacked in her garden by a seemingly rabid neighbour, she meets James Harris, a newcomer to a town where neighbours record strange numberplates.   Despite early suspicion, James eases himself into the close community, but not before Patricia, and the book club, begin to suspect that there is something unearthly about him… (Pictured with Buffy the puppy who knows as much about vampire slaying as she does about burying bones).     Dates for your diary   How Publishing Works: a Masterclass Saturday 10 October, 10.00am–12.00pm online   What does the publishing process look like? How do you go about getting published? This two-hour masterclass answers these questions and more.   Join Silé Edwards, literary agent at Mushens Entertainment, and Mireille Harper, editor at Square Peg, for this interactive session covering the publishing process, with insights into how the different areas of the publishing industry come together to create a book. Buy your ticket here.       Frankfurt Book Fair Monday 12 – Sunday 18 October 2020   This year's Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020 will host an extensive digital programme which can be accessed from around the world. The digital book fair includes offers for the general public plus opportunities for the trade, including matchmaking, networking, further education, and rights trading. Find out more here.     IPG virtual autumn conference Wednesday 21 October 2020   Following their successful virtual Spring Conference, IPG's Autumn Conference will take place on 21 October. Available in a state-of-the-art virtual environment, the jam-packed schedule will offer inspiring and practical sessions with brilliant speakers from the world of independent publishing and beyond - including PTC tutors Sarah Sodhi and Sue Davis.   Places cost £45 + VAT - find out more and book here.     Rethinking the modern workplace, with Chris Kane and Pilita Clark Tuesday 27 October 2020, 18.00–19.00pm   The Bloomsbury Institute presents Chris Kane, author of Where is My Office?, in conversation with award-winning Financial Times journalist, Pilita Clark, about the profound change we are witnessing to the modern workplace, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. What does the 'office' mean for employees, leaders and business owners, landlords and investors, now that most professionals have found they can work just as well from their kitchen table? This event aims to find out. Book your ticket here.     Last chance to book for upcoming virtual courses   It's not too late to book your place for these upcoming courses. Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing 28 October + 4 November, two x half-day sessions, 09.00am–12.30pm GMT This practical course will give those new to management the skills they need to manage confidently and successfully, with advice on how to manage remotely. Book here Rewriting and Substantive Editing (non-fiction) 29 October + 4 November, two x half-day sessions, 09.00am–12.30pm GMT A course that helps editors rewrite text and restructure pieces of writing, while retaining the author's voice and key messages. Book here Introduction to Marketing 3 November, half-day course, 09.00am–12.30pm GMT This introductory course is designed to enable those new to marketing understand their role and learn how to spend time and resources effectively.  Book here     See the full list of virtual courses here     We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter! Do forward it to colleagues or friends who might be interested in any of the content featured or in signing up for future newsletters. 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.   The Publishing Training Centre team   Follow us on social media       For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy.   Copyright © 2020 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.

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Welcome to the latest PTC newsletter. We hope you're enjoying summer so far and making the most of the warm weather. Last month we launched our first round of virtual training. This new format was a great success, enjoyed by delegates who gained just as much as from face-to-face training. Petra Green, Head of the PTC, shares our findings about what works for you, and how virtual training can be made even better. Also in this newsletter:  Top tips to land that dream job, from business skills trainer Neil Shorney New Guide to Publishing toolkit launched by Hachette UK in partnership with Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Happy 21st birthday to bookcareers.com, plus tips for career success Dates for the diary Get ahead this summer with a distance learning course ptc     How to land your dream job - with the right approach   Publishing is competitive. The right opportunity doesn't arise often - but when that dream job does come along, it's important not to waste it.  Sales and business skills trainer, Neil Shorney, shares his expert advice on how best to put yourself forward to get the career you really want. Read his top tips here.       A venture into virtual training - what we've learned   When the UK went into lockdown, in-person training became impossible. We had to embrace virtual learning, and quickly. After a successful launch in July, what have we learned? Petra Green, Head of the PTC, discovers what you really want from virtual training here.     Hachette UK partners with Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust to launch a 'Guide to Publishing'   Top publisher Hachette UK has teamed up with the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust to launch a 'Guide to Publishing', a free digital toolkit which aims to make careers in publishing more accessible to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This excellent toolkit clearly explains the different types and sectors of publishing, the variety of jobs available and pathways into the industry. Download the free guide here.     Happy 21st birthday bookcareers.com!   A very happy 21st birthday to top careers consultancy, bookcareers.com, celebrating 21 years of delivering the very best careers advice to anyone working in publishing or related businesses. To mark the special occasion, in her latest podcast, founder Suzanne Collier discusses how the business has evolved since 1999 (it's fascinating to hear how publishing life has changed!) and reveals the 'Five Essential Tips for Career Success' today.      DATES FOR THE DIARY   Successful Freelancing: Tools for a freelance career that works for you 13, 20 and 27 August, 1pm–2pm, virtual course   Whether you’re currently freelancing or are a publishing professional thinking about moving from in-house to freelance as the next step in your career, this course has been designed to support your journey and give you the tools you need for success. Spread over three weekly sessions, there's a 50% discount for Book Machine members. Book here.       PTC autumn virtual course programme   Following the successful July launch, our virtual learning programme will continue throughout autumn and beyond. Delivered in half-day sessions, all you need is access to a computer, laptop or tablet, and a free Zoom account. Here's a selection of the courses on offer. Numbers are strictly limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your place.  Introduction to Digital Project Management, 15 and 22 September Two x half-day sessions, 09.00–12.30 BST. This course breaks down each stage of digital project management, from project planning and scoping through to delivery to your end-user.  Book here Content Strategy for the Web, 17 September Half-day course, 09.00–12.30 BST. Gain essential guidance and techniques to make the most impact with your website and ensure your visitors have the best online experience. Book here Project Management for Publishers, 7 and 14 October Two x half-day sessions, 09.00–12.30 BST. Gain the project management tools to deliver your publishing priorities on time and on budget.  Book here Copywriting for Publishers, 15 October Half-day course, 09.00–12.30 BST. Explore when, where and how smart copywriting can boost the performance of your book marketing projects. Book here   See the full list of virtual courses here     Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) autumn conference Wednesday 21 October   Following their successful first virtual spring conference, the IPG will repeat the virtual format for its autumn conference   Details are yet to be revealed but we can expect another line-up of top-quality speakers, including PTC tutors Sarah Sodhi on improving editing skills, and Sue Davies on effective writing for the web.       Boost your skills with a distance learning course Get ahead in your career this summer, with a self-study course. They're a convenient, flexible way to upskill for the future, or to gain a brand-new skillset and change your career.   Study from home, in your own time, at your own pace. Gain an industry-recognised qualification with a distance learning course and the support of a personal tutor. Or choose an e-learning module - bite-sized training to build key areas of your publishing skills, in only two to 12 hours. Click here for more details and to see the full list of courses.     We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter! Do forward it to colleagues or friends who might be interested in any of the content featured or in signing up for future newsletters. 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. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer!   The Publishing Training Centre team   Follow us on social media       For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy.   Copyright © 2020 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved. .

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The easing of lockdown brings a glimmer of hope, but a return to pre-pandemic life seems some way off. With remote working likely to be the 'new normal', at least in the foreseeable future, the publishing industry is having to adapt. At the PTC, we believe virtual learning is the way forward and we're excited to announce the launch of several new virtual courses from 1 July. With the same high quality content as classroom courses, and delivered by the same tutors, the virtual courses are offered in condensed and more accessible formats. See below for more details. Also in this newsletter: Expanding Editorial Skills - a panel of editorial experts reveals insights into the skills that aspiring editors need for career progression Print Futures Awards' winners announced Highlights of the IPG's spring conference NEW virtual courses for publishers Study to be a market-ready proofreader or copy-editor ptc     From left: Sara Helen Binney, managing editor of crime fiction, Bloomsbury Publishing; Caroline Knight and Caro Drake, professional freelance copy-editors and PTC tutors.   Expanding Editorial Skills What essential skills should aspiring editors learn today? This is what we aimed to find out in our first collaboration with the Bloomsbury Institute. Pre-lockdown, a packed house of aspiring editors, editors and freelancers gathered at Bloomsbury Publishing’s head office to hear a panel of editorial experts discuss the key approaches that editors can use to expand their existing skills. We learnt how to build a strong author-editor relationship and gained top tips for keeping editorial skills up-to-date, plus much more. Read the highlights here.       Print Futures Awards' winners announced: meet the rising stars in publishing Congratulations to the winners of this year's Print Futures Awards! At the start of their publishing careers, and with a passion for books, 11 rising stars of publishing will receive a generous training grant, from The Printing Charity, to improve their core publishing skills and progress in their careers. Bringing innovative ways to reach readers, driving literacy in areas affected by poverty, and innovating digital content for the greater good, are just some of the aspirations that helped the winners scoop their awards.   Meet the rising stars of publishing here.     IPG's Spring Conference - the highlights   Last week, the PTC attended the first virtual Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) Spring Conference, where a variety of guest speakers gave their take on how the publishing industry is coping with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.   James Daunt, CEO of Waterstone's and Barnes & Noble, gave an upbeat keynote, in which he said the future of bookselling was assured: "bookshops won't look so very different in 5-10 years' time ... They'll have lots of books, attractively placed and selected by staff". He said he felt "wholly optimistic" about the independent publishing sector, as it had "low barriers to entry" and companies could be "nimble, clever, entrepreneurial and vibrant".    Mark Leruste, business coach and founder of The Ministry of Purpose®, offered tips for mental health and remote working, including reading from The Daily Stoic every day, and only worrying about what you can control. Being agile and shifting marketing and events online was another theme of the conference.    One of the most popular talks was from Rebecca Smart, Publishing MD of Dorling Kindersley, interviewed by James Woollam, MD of David & Charles. She quoted a friend who works in TV as saying what all programmes needed now to succeed are four things: heart, edge, purpose and intent. Books need to be this too, she said.     Virtual courses - the new way forward With only three weeks to go, we're excited about the launch of these new virtual training courses. Delivered in half-day sessions, all you need is access to a computer, laptop or tablet, and a free Zoom account. Numbers are strictly limited, so book now to secure your place.  Writing for the Web, 1 July Half-day course, 09.00–12.30. Gain essential guidance and techniques to make the most impact with your website and ensure your visitors have the best online experience. Book here Copywriting for Publishers, 14 July Half-day course, 09.00–12.30. Explore when, where and how smart copywriting can boost the performance of your book marketing projects. Book here Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing, 15 and 22 July Two x half-day sessions, 09.00–12.30. This highly practical course will give new managers the core skills needed to manage confidently and successfully, and provide advice on how to manage staff remotely. Book here Introduction to Marketing, 23 July Half-day course, 09.00–12.30. Understand how your role fits within the business and how to plan and execute a successful marketing campaign. Book here     Be a market-ready copy-editor or proofreader in publishing Self-study courses are in high demand right now. They're a convenient, flexible way to build skills for the future, or to gain a brand-new skillset if you want to change your career.   Study from home, in your own time, at your own pace. Gain an industry-recognised qualification with a distance learning course and the support of a personal tutor. Or choose an e-learning module - bite-sized training to build key areas of your publishing skills, in only two to 12 hours. Click here for more details and to see the full list of courses.     We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter! Do forward it to colleagues or friends who might be interested in signing up for future newsletters. 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. In the meantime, stay safe and keep well.   The Publishing Training Centre team   Follow us on social media       For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy.   Copyright © 2020 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.

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Life has changed significantly in recent weeks, requiring us to adapt to new ways and to working from home. Our latest newsletter brings positive news and advice on making the best of these challenging times. Since cancelling all in-person courses for the foreseeable future, we have been working with our tutors to develop live, virtual versions. Further details will be available shortly but, in the meantime, please register your interest here if you would like to hear more about online training. Also in this newsletter: Meet the Editors - our first live webinar, in partnership with The Literary Consultancy, reveals key insights into the editorial skills needed to work effectively with publishers Useful resources to help you manage the challenges of lockdown Print Futures Awards - deadline to apply is the 26 April Take a coaching approach to management and get the best from your team - guest blog from Clare Grist Taylor Build skills for the future with home study Join the Society of Young Publishers and progress your career ptc     Meet the Editors On the 1 April, The Literary Consultancy, in partnership with the PTC, hosted their first live webinar for aspiring editors. A panel of publishing industry experts shared their insights and experience of the essential skills needed to work effectively with publishers today.   From the power of specialism to identifying and solving problems, we gained a host of invaluable tips and advice. Be the first to read the highlights here.     Staying positive under lockdown: tips for survival A round-up of articles to help you adapt and work efficiently and positively: 7 Essential Tips for Managing Isolation and Lockdown - how to prevent self-isolation taking its toll on your mental and physical wellbeing (Bookcareers.com) How to Lead in a Crisis - advice for new managers (LinkedIn)   Advice to publishers on managing in difficult times - interview with Oliver Gadsby of Rowman & Littlefield (IPG) Top tips for freelancing from home - how to survive and prosper (Julia Garvey)     Apply for a Print Futures training grant of up to £1,500 Applications for the Print Futures Awards 2020, close on 26 April. This unique initiative champions rising stars in the UK publishing, print, paper, packaging and graphic arts sectors. Offering training grants of up to £1,500, it's a fantastic opportunity to develop workplace skills and progress in your career. Applicants must be resident in the UK and aged 18–30. For more information and to apply online, visit The Printing Charity website.     The self-aware manager: how taking a coaching approach can really make a difference at work   Clare Grist Taylor, agent, editor, writer and PTC tutor, explains how a manager can learn to recognise those situations when they need to stop and check their response before acting. In her guest blog, Clare reveals how taking a coaching approach to management can drive the best outcomes in a team.      Self-study is the ideal way to build your skills for the future, or gain a brand-new skillset to embark on a different career path. Study from home, in your own time, and at your own pace. Choose a distance-learning course and have the support of a personal tutor, and gain an industry-recognised qualification. Or opt for an e-learning module - bite-sized training to build key areas of your publishing skills, in only two to 12 hours. Visit our website here for more details and to see the full list of courses.     Join the Society of Young Publishers and progress in your career   The SYP is a not-for-profit, membership organisation run by dedicated volunteers. Their mission is to assist, inform and inspire everyone at any stage of their publishing journey.  With branches across the UK and Ireland, and a full calendar of events focusing on industry hot topics, there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends and contacts, network with fellow publishers and gain advice on getting ahead in your career. Member-supporting initiatives in development include webinars, giveaways, virtual book clubs and exclusive content. The SYP also works with a number of high profile strategic partners, including the PTC, to offer members additional discounts to events and services. Visit their website to find out how becoming a member can benefit your career: https://thesyp.org.uk/.     We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter! Do forward it to colleagues or friends who might be interested in signing up for future newsletters. 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. In the meantime, stay safe and keep well.   The Publishing Training Centre team   Follow us on social media       For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy.   Copyright © 2020 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.

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