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Dear
Welcome to our November newsletter. Thank you to everyone who
completed our recent training survey. Your responses will help us
develop our future training and support.
We are delighted to team up with the Society of Young Publishers
(SYP) Wales to run an essential masterclass in January 2024 – How to
be a successful publishing freelancer. Scroll down to
find out more. Also this month:
- A day in
the life of a literary agent
- Writing
retreats at Moniack Mhor
- Getting
the Best from Self-Study – updated
guide
- Learn a
new publishing skill this winter
- A
repositioning for bookcareers.com
- Dates for
the diary
Happy reading! We'll be back with more publishing
news in January 2024.
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Join our webinar – How to be a successful publishing
freelancer
17 January 2024,
7–8.30pm
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Freelancing is commonplace in publishing
but what does it take to succeed in your career? Find out with
our bespoke masterclass, in partnership with SYP Wales.
Three highly experienced
freelance editors will share their insights on the role of a
freelancer, how to set up and run a profitable business,
developing client relationships, and more.
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This event has limited capacity and is
likely to sell out early. Tickets cost £3 (free for SYP members).
Find out more via
our website and book your tickets via
the SYP website.
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A day in the life
of a literary agent
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After working in senior editorial roles
for over a decade, Andrew James recently founded Frog Literary
Agency, dedicated to representing LGBTQIA+ writers and creators.
In our latest guest blog, he reveals an insider's account of a
typical day in the life of a literary agent.
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Hone your writing
skills at Moniack Mhor
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Moniack Mhor is Scotland’s national
writing centre based in the beautiful Highlands. Each week a new
group of writers arrives to mingle, bond and immerse themselves
in writing through workshops, courses and retreats.
Clare Daly, Centre Manager, reveals why
this haven for writers is such a special, inspiring place to work
or nurture your writing skills. Read
her story.
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Getting the Best
from Self-Study –
download our latest guide
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What are the benefits of self-study and
is it right for you?
Our latest updated guide offers top tips for making a success of
your studies. It includes case studies from people who have
completed a distance-learning course and have subsequently
established a successful business in publishing.
Download
your complimentary copy.
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Learn a new
publishing skill this winter
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The longer evenings
are here, bringing the ideal opportunity to learn something new
from the comfort of home. Take the first step towards a career
change into publishing or boost your credibility with formal
skills.
Our
accredited tutor-guided courses will train you to be a
professional proofreader, copy-editor or copywriter. Study at your own
pace, with the support of a personal tutor and gain an
industry-recognised qualification on completion.
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A repositioning for
bookcareers.com
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As
bookcareers.com approaches its 25th anniversary in 2024, a change
is in the air. The business has repositioned itself as 'the
independent careers service for the book-publishing industry' – an overarching
portal to support the careers of publishing people of all ages
and levels. In this podcast, founder Suzanne Collier explains how
she plans to change the face of publishing careers for good. Listen
here.
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Penguin Books has produced a high-level
guide to building a book, explaining the breadth
of roles that come together to publish a successful publication. This handy
resource is ideal for aspiring publishers who want to learn about
the book-publishing process.
The FLIP – Female Leadership in
Publishing – joined a panel at the recent Independent Publishers
Guild's autumn conference with Suzy Astbury, Managing Director of
Inspired Selection, to talk about women in leadership roles in
publishing. Has the visibility of women in senior roles changed
for the better? What can be done to foster future leaders in the
industry? Find
out here.
Waterstones has revealed its Book
of the Year 2023 shortlist, and W H Smith is
launching a buy-back service for second-hand books. Find out more via The
Bookseller (subscriber content).
"AI" (artificial intelligence)
has been named The Collins Word of the Year 2023. Read more and discover
the shortlisted words.
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Cambridge Literary Festival
16–19
November, various venues across Cambridge
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If you're in Cambridge next week, you're
in for a treat. The Cambridge Winter Festival is hosting some top
writers, thinkers and speakers – including
bestselling author Sebastian Faulks, poet and playwright Lemn
Sissay, political editor Robert Peston and Guardian columnist
Polly Toynbee – who will entertain,
inspire and discuss current issues. Choose your event and book here.
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FutureBook Conference
27 November, County
Hall, London and online
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This year's FutureBook conference will
cover the publishing industry's most urgent issues, with a
special focus on AI. Hear from a wealth of decision-makers and
inspirational speakers for a day of keynotes, panels, interviews,
case studies and conversations that will help you develop the
future of publishing, and your role in it. Book your place via
The Bookseller.
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SYP Oxford Autumn Conference
2 December, Oxford
Brookes University and online
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We have three tickets to give away for
the upcoming SYP Oxford autumn conference.
“Sustainable Futures” will explore the challenges and
opportunities for the publishing industry on three key themes – environmental,
digital and workplace sustainability.
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If
you are a publishing professional or hopeful invested in the
future of the industry and would like to attend, please email us
at bookings@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk
with your name, company and job title. The first three people to
apply before 5pm on Tuesday 14 November will receive a free
ticket.
Find out more about the conference by visiting the
SYP Oxford website.
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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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