A bright yellow pantry staple and a fictitious radio broadcaster is what the city of Norwich is most frequently associated with. Unknown to many is that in 2012, Norwich was crowned a UNESCO City of Literature. Due to Norwich’s thriving array of independent publishers and bookshops, abundant literary performances and festivals, UNESCO accepted Norwich’s bid … Continue reading
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And the winner is…
Run out of election energy? Too close to the weekend to give a first-past-the-post? Yes, polling day is upon us. At least this year, there’s a whole rainbow of colours to brighten your day. The press is awash with all manner of coverage, from The Guardian’s look at data driven polling, the Twitterati getting in … Continue reading
Publishing 24/7 – or is 9 to 5 okay?
I went to see this amazing movie last week, The Philadelphia Story. We were in the tiniest room and it was surprisingly full – people of all ages, students, friends, young and old couples… Now, I know what you’re all thinking: “isn’t Publishers Inc supposed to be about publishing?” and, yes, you’re quite right. For … Continue reading
#publishingroom101
In the run-up to World Book Day 2015, Publishers Inc want to know what drives you up the proverbial publishing wall! We want authors, agents, publishers, comic writers, readers, illustrators, pre-press heroes, printers and distributors… not to mention everyone in between. Tell us your woes on twitter using the hashtag #publishingroom101 and @PubInc2015. Continue reading
Behind the Scenes: Alumni Interviews
It’s been a mad week here at Publishers Inc 2015, where the team have been catching up with Alumni to add to our app’s content. We’ve had several interviews in different formats, all designed to add a touch of reality and variety to the upcoming publication. Part of the learning process requires us to be … Continue reading
I’m a Secret Knitter
I’m a secret…knitter. Well, perhaps not so secret. I’ve been known to knit on buses and trains, in cafes and canteens, and even on the rare and slightly ironic occasion, in a mac lab. I’ve always been a secret crafter, but for all my efforts, I’d never conquered knitting. I’d sit and squeeze my needles … Continue reading
I am a secret… Bookseller
I am a secret bookseller. There are good times and bad times, and times when I harbour murderous thoughts (mainly about Amazon it has to be said), but mostly there are good times. Being a bookseller can be a bit like being a detective, you need to observe people and trends; you need to be … Continue reading
