Breaking Into Publishing: The Indie Perspective
British Summer Time
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Want to break into publishing this year? Join Isabelle Kenyon (MD of Fly on the Wall Press, Small Publisher of the Year 2024 North, British Book Awards) and Jasmine Dove (Freelance Editor - Children's and Adult Literature) for an insightful talk and panel where we'll explore the world of independent publishing and share valuable tips for aspiring publishing professionals. Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to transition into the industry, this event will equip you with practical strategies to kickstart your career in this dynamic field.
In this interactive session, Isabelle and Jasmine will offer insider knowledge of their alternative routes into the industry as well as actionable advice. You'll learn how to stand out in a competitive job market, where to find exciting opportunities, and how to develop essential skills without breaking the bank.
Key Takeaways:
- Top tips for securing internships and impressing professionals
- Discover job sites tailored to the publishing industry and upcoming events that can kickstart your networking efforts.
- Learn about independent publishers in the North, opening doors to diverse career paths.
- Learn how to develop crucial skills digitally, utilising free online resources
About the panellists:
Isabelle Kenyon is a Manchester writer and the author of psychological thriller 'The Dark Within Them', poetry collections including Growing Pains (Indigo Dreams) and one short story with Wild Pressed Books ('The Town Talks').
In 2018 she founded Fly on the Wall Press, a political publisher of fiction and poetry, achieving Small Press finalist status at the British Book Awards for the last four years and winning in the North in 2024!
She has had work published internationally in journals such as Ink, Sweat and Tears and newspapers such as The Somerville Times and The Bookseller. She coordinates the Northern Fiction Alliance at Comma Press and runs PR campaigns for writers and publishers under Kenyon Author Services (www.kenyonauthorservices.co.uk)
Jasmine Dove has worked as an editor for over five years, working across projects with UCLAN Publishing, Sweet Cherry Publishing, Quarto, ICON Books, Farrago, Thames and Hudson, Northodox Press and Duckworth Books. She also runs a popular BookTube under Jasmine Reads.