My Job in 5; Alba Adriana Proko, Digital Assistant, Kings Road Publishing

Describe your role I assist on specialist digital projects across the four imprints of Kings Road Publishing: Blink, Templar, Studio Press and Weldon Owen. My role enables me to work on a wide spectrum of exciting projects, from app scoping and testing, to ebook management and sales reports, website coding and, most recently, our audiobook programme. What do you like best about your role? Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Publishing Perspectives has launched a digital monthly magazine optimized for reading on tablets and screens. Our first issue on Selling & Sales highlights new strategies for boosting book sales. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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What is Google Newsstand and How Can Publishers Make the Most of It?

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The Hatchet Job of the Year doesn't cut it | Alex Clark

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