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Welcome to our latest newsletter, with a round-up of what's happening in the publishing world. If you have recently been made redundant, bookcareers.com founder, Suzanne Collier, offers her expert advice for staying positive. We bring news of The Printing Charity's annual Rising Star Awards, and how to apply for a grant of up to £1,500 for training or equipment to help achieve career goals. It may not feel like spring is around the corner, with these arctic conditions, but there are some exciting, fun events to look forward to in March, including the first international publishing forum from the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG). ptc     Surviving redundancy Redundancy is common, yet comes as a shock. If you find yourself in this position, here's some helpful advice from Suzanne Collier, founder of bookcareers.com, to help you stay positive.       Apply for a grant of up to £1,500 with the Rising Star Awards   We are delighted to sponsor The Printing Charity’s annual Rising Star Awards 2021, a unique initiative which recognises the best young talent in the UK print, paper, publishing, packaging and graphic arts sectors.   The awards offer grants of up to £1,500 to support the development of practical workplace skills. Sophie Kirby, head of education and partnerships at The Printing Charity, explains all you need to know about the awards and how to apply. Do spread the word to anyone in your network aged 18–30 who may be eligible.     Over 15 million young people to receive free £1 book token World Book Day (WBD) is again working with schools nationwide to distribute free £1 book tokens to children and young people. Tokens can be exchanged for one of 12 exclusive, free titles in participating booksellers, from 18 February.   WBD "tackles book poverty and brings the joy of books and shared reading to children and families." An online programme of events, including the annual "Share a Story" YouTube readings, will run up to 5 March.     What are we reading this month? Gill Box-Grainger, the PTC's marketing manager, is reading Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend. The first title in the Neapolitan Quartet, the book follows the lives of two friends growing up in the tough back streets of Naples in the 1950s.   Elena is in awe of her intriguing friend Lila, a shoemaker's daughter. Both bright, they share many experiences, but their lives diverge - Elena continues to study, but Lila abandons education to help support the family home and business. Yet their paths remain inextricably linked in surprising ways. This is an absorbing read, evocative of the grittier side of post-war Neapolitan life.     Save up to £240 with the Freelance Package Gain accredited copy-editing, proofreading or copywriting skills with professional self-study courses. Receive two free online modules plus 50% off Essential Grammar when you enrol. Find out more.     Dates for your diary   IPG launches first international publishing forum, 9–10 March IPG's first international publishing forum aims to fill a gap in new business development opportunities for publishers, after the cancellation of book fairs and reduced international travel. Bookings open soon.     Big Book Weekend 2, 19–21 March Supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England   Big Book Weekend 2 is a free, virtual book festival coming soon on the BBC. It brings together "the UK’s most exciting fiction and non-fiction writers, thinkers and influencers" from a broad range of communities, exploring an array of topics. Find out more.       Also in the news...   Congratulations to Costa Book of the Year 2020 winner, Monique Roffey, for her "utterly original", The Mermaid of Black Conch: A Love Story. Jeff Bezos is to stand down as chief executive officer of Amazon, the business he has led since it began as an online bookshop in 1994. Waterstone's staff have launched a petition for the company to top-up furloughed booksellers' pay to the minimum wage. National Book Tokens are now accepted at bookshop.org, the new online store supporting independent bookshops, as payment for books and gift cards.     Last chance to book editorial skills courses   Editorial Skills for All Two half-day sessions on 23 and 25 February Only two places left for this practical course, ideal for those with a publishing role in a charity, NGO, membership organisation or working in-house. Gain a thorough understanding of the editorial process from start to finish.   Book this course - two places left     Introduction to Editorial Skills Three half-day sessions on 1, 3 and 5 March Gain a thorough understanding of modern publishing processes and the key skills of copy-editing and proofreading, with this bestselling course.   Book this course     Rewriting and Substantive Editing (non-fiction) Two half-day sessions on 18 and 25 March Some content needs more than a quick copy-edit. Combining practical exercises with group discussion, you'll learn how to assess and improve such texts, while retaining the author's voice.   Book this course - two places left     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 by email, 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 © 2021 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." Wise words from Charles Darwin that reflect how the publishing industry has risen to the challenges of this extraordinary year. Resourceful and resilient, publishing people have shown how it's possible to succeed in times of adversity. In our last newsletter of 2020, we put the spotlight on some of the recent highlights in publishing, including: Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) 2020 survey - how has Covid affected independent publishing? The Literary Consultancy (TLC) - 25 years of manuscript assessment and best editorial practice Spare Zoom Project sets up a phenomenal 126 interviews with publishing hopefuls The Bookseller 150 list of the most influential people in UK and Irish publishing this year Winners of the FutureBook: Best of Lockdown Awards What are we reading this month? Petra Green, head of the PTC, on Washington Black Date for your diary ptc       How has Covid-19 affected independent publishing? Although 2020 brought unprecedented threats, it also highlighted the resilience of publishers. Here, Bridget Shine, chief executive of the IPG, shares findings from the IPG 2020 survey.     Essential ingredients for editorial best practice To have an editor whose skills and affinities align with the writer and their work, giving objective, professional feedback, is a gift. TLC has facilitated manuscript assessment for over 25 years. Here, TLC director Aki Schilz explains the essential factors required for excellent editorial service.     Spare Zoom Project The Spare Zoom Project introduced a phenomenal 126 aspiring publishers to friendly book industry people during #WorkInPublishing week.   Penguin Random House UK and James Spackman, publisher and founder of The Spare Room Project, teamed up to create The Spare Zoom Project, to offer "a simple and easy way for people to give their time and experience to help open up and demystify our industry". Discover more about this exciting initiative here.     The Bookseller 150 list This year's The Bookseller 150, the annual list of the most influential people in UK and Irish publishing, includes a record number of entrants under 40, women, and those from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.   From influencers Marcus Rashford and Stormzy, to authors Bernadine Evaristo and Sally Rooney, plus leading publishing professionals and booksellers, the list celebrates the movers and shakers in publishing today. See The Bookseller 150 list here.     Futurebook Awards celebrate the best of publishing in lockdown   Publishers Nosy Crow and Pan Macmillan were announced as winners of this year's prestigious FutureBook Awards: Best of Lockdown, alongside Bath-based bookshop Mr B’s Emporium, the Cheltenham Literature Festival, and academic subscription service Perlego. Over 25 candidates were shortlisted from over 150 applications. Read more about the winners here.     What are we reading this month? Petra Green, head of the PTC is reading... Esi Edugyan’s 2014 novel Washington Black was shortlisted for both the Booker and the Orange Prizes. It’s set in the 1840s and tells the story of a young slave, George Washington Black, born on a sugar plantation in the Bahamas.   Of course, he’s no ordinary boy – ‘Wash’ turns out to have a talent for drawing, and is taken up by his wicked owner’s brother as an assistant. Christopher ‘Titch’ Wilde is an aeronaut and takes Wash on a journey to Virginia and the Arctic … and beyond. It’s a gripping read – light but with serious themes, an adventure, a love story, a travelogue. The type of novel you don’t want to end.     Date for your diary   Freelancing in Publishing Tuesday 15 December 6.00–7.00pm     If you're fascinated by freelancing or curious about starting your own business, don't miss this expert online panel event from the Society of Young Publishers. Excellent value at only £3 for non-members (or free for members). Buy your ticket here to gain tools and tips to succeed as a freelancer.     Last call for Introduction to Editorial Skills!   18, 20 and 22 January, three half-day sessions, 09.30am–2.00pm GMT - two places left Gain a thorough introduction to modern processes and the key skills of copy-editing and proofreading. This essential course for new editors is run by Caro Drake, one of the most experienced editors in publishing today.   On completing this course you will understand: ✓ What you're trying to achieve when editing or proofreading a document ✓ Your editorial responsibilities ✓ How your role fits in with others in the publication process ✓ The substance of, and differences between, copy-editing and proofreading   Book now     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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