Welcome to
our April newsletter and to everyone who has recently signed up.
Spring is here, the days are getting longer and The London Book
Fair starts tomorrow!
Uniting the publishing community in person for the first time in
three years, this eagerly anticipated event will be a great
opportunity to network and gain inspiraton from meeting and
sharing ideas with others. Check out the programme
of seminars and events here.
Also this
month:
- The
International Publishers Association (IPA) Academy launches
- Ten
top tips for freelance business success
- Discover
the Secret Life of Books, with Pan Macmillan
- Apply
for the Printing Charity's Rising Star Awards 2022
- Book
Aid for Ukraine auction raises over £70,000
- Hot
off the press – Getting to Grips with Grammar and
Punctuation
- Dates
for the diary
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IPA Academy launches to educate
publishers worldwide
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The IPA Academy launched on 7 March with
three global training institutions, including the PTC. The
Academy aims to help publishers worldwide upskill in the face of
commercial changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Find
out more.
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"We are delighted to be working
with the IPA Academy on their launch and adding to the courses
offered to their members", said Petra Green, Head of the PTC.
"As publishing changes so fast, it’s essential for people to
keep up to date with the latest developments and training is a
great way to do this. As a charity, the PTC is committed to
improving access and education for all."
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Ten top tips for freelance success
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Each month hundreds of people leave the
security of their job and take the plunge to go freelance. So
what advice would a seasoned freelancer give to the uninitiated?
In early 2019, after many years working
in-house for a variety of publishing companies, Petra Green
became a freelance consultant and Head of the PTC. Read her top
tips for freelance success in publishing and get
your business off to the best start.
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Discover the Secret Life of Books, with
Pan Macmillan
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Are you a bookseller wanting to know
more about the publishing industry? If so, why not join Pan
Macmillan's Publishing Mentorship Programme, Discover
the Secret Life of Books?
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Taking place remotely, you will spend
only one to two hours of your time each week attending meetings,
having 1:1 catch ups with your in-house buddy, and making
contacts within Pan Macmillan. At the end of the mentorship, you
will have an insight into the trade publishing process from
acquisition through to delivery to bookshops and beyond.
Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds and communities.
Find out more and apply
by 2 May 2022.
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Time to apply for the Rising Star Awards
2022
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Boost your career with the Printing Charity's Rising
Star Awards, the largest awards programme recognising the best
young talent in our industry.
A Rising Star is someone with great potential who
knows exactly what they need to advance in their chosen field.
Winners receive funding of up to £1,500 towards the training they
have chosen to help them on their journey. To be named a 2022
Rising Star, you must:
- be working in
the print, paper, publishing or packaging sectors
- be aged 18–30
- know what you
need to advance your career
Ready
to progress in your career, or know someone who is? Complete and
return the application
form before 3 May 2022.
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Book Aid for Ukraine auction raises over
£70k!
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The Book Aid for Ukraine auction raised
over £70,000 for the British-Ukrainian Charity, to help with
humanitarian aid for Ukrainians affected by the war. Over 350
exclusive items were donated by the publishing community, from
book bundles and signed copies, to author lunches, mentoring
sessions and much more. The PTC was delighted to donate two items
that raised over £200. See
all items and winning bids, from £12 to £3,042.
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NEW! Getting to Grips with Grammar and
Punctuation
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This half-day course, running on 25 May
with grammar guru Andrew Steeds, explores the key issues around
grammar and punctuation. You'll gain an understanding of the
divergent views that people have on this contentious subject, and
the confidence to justify your editorial decisions – based on the type
of text you are working on and your intended readers.
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This years Women's
Prize for Fiction longlist was announced in March,
comprising 16 "incredible books, featuring both debut and
acclaimed writers" from around the globe. The shortlist will
be announced on 27 April.
The hugely popular and influential Blue
Peter Book Awards recognise
and celebrate the best authors, most creative illustrators and
greatest reads for children. Congratulations to this year's
winners: The Last Bear, for winning best story,
and Invented by Animals, for best book
with facts.
Deliveroo is partnering with W H Smith to expand its takeway
service into books, and more, including revision guides,
exam-practice workbooks and bestsellers. A trial launched last
week in Reading and will shortly roll out to more south-east
locations. Read
more via The Bookseller (subscriber content).
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The Self-Publishing Conference
9 April 2022,
College Court, Leicester: 9.00am–6.00pm
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Are you an aspiring self-publishing
author but wondering where to start? Why not join the UK’s only
dedicated self-publishing event, from Troubador Publishing?
You'll discover the wide range of publishing options and have the
chance to network with fellow authors and experienced
self-publishers. The event is supported by some familiar names,
including Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, Nielsen and The Book
Guild Ltd, among others. Book
your place by Thursday 7 April.
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Independent Publishing Awards, from
the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG)
27 April 2022, The
Oxo Tower, London: 11.30am–4.30pm
The annual Independent Publishing Awards honour the success and
creativtiy of the UK's independent publishers and their
achievements across many areas of publishing. To join this
extra-special event book
here.
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The British Book Awards
23 May 2022,
Online/Grosvenor House, London:
7.00pm–1.00am
Tune in to The British Book Awards, when the book industry
celebrates the finest fiction, non-fiction and children's
literature – take
a look at the recently announced shortlist.
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Affectionately known as the Nibbies, the
occasion returns as an in-person event at the Grosvenor House,
London, with an online ceremony for those who can't attend in
person. Find
out more.
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IPG's Spring Conference
9–10 June 2022, East Midlands Conference Centre,
Nottingham
Save the date for IPG's second flagship
event of the year, offering members the chance to learn from
experts across publishing and make valuable new connections.
Non-members welcome! Registration
details will be available shortly.
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We hope you've
enjoyed this bulletin. 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 be
delighted to hear from you.
Best wishes,
The Publishing
Training Centre team
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