Between The Covers: Everything It Takes to Create a Book
About this Event
Title: Between The Covers: Everything It Takes to Create a Book
Speaker: Jonathan Paterson, Commercial Director, Octopus Publishing Group.
Few people ever stop to think about the remarkable journey a book takes before it reaches a bookshelf. This talk takes audiences behind the scenes of the publishing industry, revealing what the logo on every book’s spine really means, how publishers choose which books to acquire, and the many specialists who transform an author’s manuscript into a finished book. From acquisition and editing to design, printing, sales, and marketing, discover the creativity, collaboration, and commercial decisions that bring every book to life.
Key Audience Takeaways:
- Learn how publishers decide which books to publish and how they attract authors to work with them.
- Discover the many roles involved in publishing, from literary agents and editors to designers, printers, sales teams, and booksellers.
- Gain a behind the scenes understanding of how dozens of people collaborate to turn an author’s words into the finished book on your shelf.
Doors - 7:00pm - First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.
Intros - 7:20pm
Talk - 7:30pm
Q&A - 8:10pm
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Between The Covers: Everything It Takes to Create a Book
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 14.25
