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Is UK Publishing Too “White, Middle-Class” to Be Truly Global?

Dean Atta

UK publishing is a global business selling to a diverse, global audience — one that is not reflected by those who work in the industry.

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What New Skills Do Publishers Need to Navigate in Publishing?

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The modern book industry is a multiverse that requires increasingly complex and specialized skill sets, said several publishers at the London Book Fair.

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And They Say There Are No Jobs In Publishing? Dalkey’s Insane Ad

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John O’Brien’s outrageous job listing for Dalkey Archive Press’s London office has ignited a firestorm of criticism on the internet, but O’Brien claims it was written as satire.

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Corporate to Startup: The New Publishing Career Path?

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In the modern world of book publishing, should we all be preparing for a second career as an entrepreneur? Plenty of our colleagues are choosing that career path.

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UK’s BookMachine: Meetups and Social Media Networking for Publishers

Laura Austin

UK start-up BookMachine has been organizing casual meetups for London publishers, but is soon to launch a social network to help match needs with job seekers.

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How Do You Fill and Find Jobs in Publishing?

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What resources to you rely on when you want to fill a job, find a job, or otherwise cater to a need within your organization? What works for you?

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The Important Ps in Publishing

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Do professionalism, manners and taste go together to make a publisher? Or maybe it’s more a matter of love?

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Why Children’s Publishing Needs Freelance Editors Now

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Former in-house editor Emma Dryden on going solo and the growing need for unaffiliated editors and consultants in the changing children’s publishing market.

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The Horn Books’ Roger Sutton on Literature’s Place in the Culture

Roger Sutton: "I never thought I'd be able spend my life reviewing books."

Roger Sutton has been editing the influential children’s book review, The Horn Book, since 1996. He is especially worried about the longevity of libraries.

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What is Your Favorite Novel About Publishing?

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Writers have often been tempted to write about the book business and the publishing world, with mixed results. Which is your favorite?

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