our INTERVIEWS
Read the latest from brilliant, inspiring, courageous and creative women who work in the publishing industry.
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Sophie Williams
Sophie Williams, author and speaker, talks candidly about The Glass Cliff, how we can reframe soft skills and why it’s so important to hire and retain ‘culture-adds’ to change the creative industries for the better.
Cassie Chadderton
Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day, discusses the importance of fostering a love of reading in children, the transformation of the publishing industry and how to lead a team with purpose.
Bridget Shine
Bridget Shine, CEO of the Independent Publishers Guild, talks to us about the changing publishing landscape, nurturing your team and the importance of being truly regional.
The Women’s Prize
A behind the scenes look at the lives of the people bringing the Women’s Prize to life.
Lee Newman
Lee Newman, Educational Publisher at Collins, speaks to us candidly about class, imposter syndrome and how we’re all part of the solution to barriers in publishing.
Preena Gadher
Preena Gadher on creating opportunities and the importance of knowing your values.
Kate Mosse
Kate Mosse on The Women's Prize for Fiction and the best advice she was ever given.
Rebecca Sinclair
The Brand & Communications Director on preserving mental health and thriving amidst change.
Perminder Mann
The CEO of Bonnier Books on integrity, routes to success and the importance of flexible working.
Meryl Halls
The Managing Director of the Booksellers Association on confidence, retail diversity and bookshops as a force for good.
Lizzy Kremer
The literary agent on advocacy, negotiation and the language used to describe professional women
Rebecca Smart
The Managing Director of Dorling Kindersley on work-life balance, advice for leaders and the future of publishing.