The Publishing Conference 2021

Saturday 24 April, 11am

A two-day online event aimed at aspiring and early-career publishers, breaking down the inner workings of the industry and how to enter it.

Comma Press and Manchester Metropolitan University present The Publishing Conference 2021.

Booking required, tickets £25. Aspiring and early-career publishers will have access to nine sessions delivered by professionals from across the industry, taking place over two days.

This paid part of the conference includes the following presentations and workshop:

Saturday 24th April

Editorial with Marianne Tatepo (Ebury Publishing), 13-13.30

Production with Farzana Khan (Hachette Children’s), 13.40-14.10

Sales with Matt Casbourne (Duckworth Books), 14.20-14.50

Publicity with Poppy Stimpson (Pushkin Press), 15.00-15.30

Sunday 25th April

Rights with Sarah Cleave (Comma Press), 13-13.30

Marketing with Alesha Bonser (Penguin Random House Children’s), 13.40-14.10

Audio with Marina Stavropoulou (Bonnier Books UK), 14.20-14.50

Starting your own press with Kit Caless (Influx), 15.00-15.30

Workshop: CV and interview skills with Debbie Williams (Publishing @ MMU), 16.00-17.30

Once you have booked your ticket you will be emailed confirmation of your place. You will then be sent Zoom links and any other relevant information to access these sessions the week beginning 19th April.

Booking via Eventbrite here.