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The Publishing Training Centre
Paul Cherry – New Course Director for PTC’s Commissioning and List Management course
The Publishing Training Centre has announced Paul Cherry to be the new Course Director for the flagship Commissioning and List Management course.
The Publishing Training Centre is on the move – in more ways than one
We are announcing major changes at The Publishing Training Centre.
The Publishing Training Centre and Marketability to work together to promote training
The PTC and Marketability have joined forces to promote their training courses.
A round-up of our seminars at The London Book Fair
A summary of our sponsored seminars at The London Book Fair 2012.
New cookies policy
The Publishing Training Centre’s cookies policy has changed since the launch of our new website.
Courses
Copywriting for Publishers – delegate feedback
Sharing feedback from recent deleagtes
Managing Publishing Strategy – delegate feedback
Sharing feedback from recent delegates
Editorial Project Management – delegate feedback
Sharing feedback from recent delegates
Content Strategy for the Web – delegate feedback
Sharing feedback from recent delegates
Advanced Proofreading – delegate feedback
Sharing feedback from recent delegates
Tutors
Speaking from Experience: Emily Gibson
We talk to PTC tutor Emily Gibson about her career in publishing and how she views the future.
Speaking from Experience: Anne Waddingham
We talk to PTC tutor Anne Waddingham about her career in publishing and how she views the future.
Speaking from Experience: Andrew Steeds
We talk to PTC tutor Andrew Steeds about his career in publishing and how he views the future.
Speaking from Experience: Caroline Knight
We talk to PTC tutor Caroline Knight about her career in publishing and how she views the future.
Speaking from Experience: Stephen Mesquita
We talk to PTC tutor Stephen Mesquita about his career in publishing and how he views the future.
Industry
Red pens, sticky notes and spreadsheets: The PTC reveals some surprises in the way books are edited today
The book editor: hunched intently over a stack of ink-splattered papers, spectacles teetering on nosetip as the author’s precious manuscript is shaped with a red pen, wielded like a sculptor’s knife.
or
The book editor: advanced user of publishing technology
So which of these best represents the editors of today?
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Finding the right indexer is now even easier
News from the Society for Indexers.
New development manager for the SfEP
Lillian Avon has been appointed as development manager at the SfEP.
Agent, editor, entrepreneur and bookseller make up outstanding Kim Scott Walwyn Prize Shortlist
A brilliant and diverse shortlist drawn from across the book trade has been announced for the only national award recognising the professional achievements and promise of women publishers, the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize.
E-book for novice indexers
The international journal of indexing is releasing 20 years’ of articles related to indexing in a variety of e-book formats.
Occupational Standards
New publishing industry National Occupational Standards launched
The new National Occupational Standards for the publishing industry are available on the Creative Skillset website.
Books
Out Now! – Business Planning for Editorial Freelancers: A Guide for New Starters
Business Planning for Editorial Freelancers is a practical e-book packed with advice on setting up, marketing and running a successful editorial business.
The Professionals’ Guide to Publishing
An article on The Professionals’ Guide to Publishing by tutors Gill Davies and Richard Balkwill.
How to Get a Job in Publishing
How to Get a Job in Publishing will help you decide if publishing is the right industry for you and provide you advice from leading industry figures.
How to Market Books
A review the fourth edition of Alison Baverstock’s book, How to Market Books.
Is there a book in you?
Tutor Alison Baverstock’s article about unlocking your ability to write.