A 'sea change in trade book publishing,' writes Richard Charkin, accelerate as Brexit puts the UK industry's EU exclusivity into a new light. The post Richard Charkin: Brexit Ushers British Publishing Into New Territory appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-10 13:25:57 UTC ]
Despite concentration of publishers in London, only 11% of respondents identified as BAME – significantly lower than average of 40% in the cityA major survey of the UK’s publishing workforce has found that “significant progress” still needs to be made on both the numbers of black, Asian and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2019-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Publishers Association's second annual diversity survey found that racial and ethnic criteria were where progress is slowest in the UK industry. The post UK Publishers’ 2018 Diversity Report: ‘More Needs To Be Done’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Publishing needs new voices, new writers need a showcase,' says Julia Bell, who leads the forthcoming new iteration of 'The Mechanics' Institute Review.' The post Birkbeck’s ‘Mechanics’ Institute’ Anthology: ‘Showcasing New Voices’ to the UK Industry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
A viable Net Book Agreement for today's UK industry might stipulate that books should be sold at printed prices for a minimum of 30 days, independent bookseller Tamsin Rosewell has suggested. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Waterstones is set to launch a UK “industry first” professional qualification in... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]