Bärbel Becker’s Frankfurt Event Picks: International Publishing

Bärbel Becker’s selection of events at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair, ranging from rights presentations to book prize ceremonies and introductions to international literature. By Hannah Johnson | @hannahsjohnson Noteworthy Sessions in and Around the Trade Show ublishing Perspectives has asked several publishing industry experts to take on the challenging task of narrowing down the vast number of noteworthy sessions ... The post Bärbel Becker’s Frankfurt Event Picks: International Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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How Do You Sell Content to an Audience That Controls the Narrative?

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