Episode 269 of bookcareers.com Live – How to be a Rising Star with The Printing Charity

In episode 269 of bookcareers.com live we speak to Sam Nelson, Senior Relationship Manager – Careers and Development at The Printing Charity about the Rising Star Awards — training grants for 18–35-year-olds working in the industry. In this episode, we explore The Printing Charity’s mission and dive into how the awards are designed to help you grow your career. We cover what’s available, how to apply, what makes a strong application, and common reasons some submissions don’t succeed. If you’re ready to invest in your future, this one’s for you.

The book Sam is reading is The Outcast: The Empire’s Corps Book 5 by Christopher Nuttall, Published by Createspace/Amazon*

In this episode the following are referenced:
How to Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide*
London Book Fair 2026 – bookcareers.com Events
The Printing Charity
bookcareers.com Careers Clinic

*Affiliate link

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Episode 267 of bookcareers.com Live – Work in Publishing 2025 with the Publishers Association

It is Work in Publishing Week!
In this episode we speak to Jasmine Joynson, Senior Communications Manager of the Publishers Association, all about the PAs work, and the aims and activities for Work in Publishing Week.

You’ll learn what the Publishers Association does, how it supports the industry and some of its current campaigns (as well as one or two of its big successes). We also discuss the Publishing Jobs of the Future and areas of the industry that are expanding, according to the PA’s statistics.
In addition you’ll learn about Work in Publishing Week and the many events and ways in which you can participate.

The video of this episode can be found on YouTube by clicking here.

Mentioned in this episode:-
The Publishers Association
Work in Publishing Week
bookcareers.com Events for Work in Publishing Week
The People of Publishing Campaign

The book Jasmine is reading is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and Published by The Borough Press.*

*Affiliate Link

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Episode 266 of bookcareers.com Live – Staff Wellbeing at Book Fairs

Suzanne Collier spoke to many people whilst at the Frankfurt Book Fair about their ‘Frankfurt experience’. How did their employer look after them whilst at the Frankfurt Book Fair? One thing that came from the answers, was that all Frankfurt experiences were not equal.

In this episode of bookcareers.com live we discuss Staff Wellbeing at Book Fairs and how simple changes as regards hotel, travel and food can make the greatest difference and ensure staff feel looked after.

It gives tips and suggestions for both employers and employees alike, and demonstrates why the wellbeing of any member of staff should be given equal, if not more importance, than the exhibition stand itself.

The video of this episode can be found on YouTube by clicking here.

Mentioned in this episode.
How to Future Proof Your Publishing Career – Report of the discussion in The Bookseller

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