In 2019, the Book Industry Study Group launched its workflow committee to help companies across the supply chain better organize processes, technologies, and people. This session highlights what the committee learned.
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The art and science of working with emerging writers
- March 2, 2020
Dani Zacarias, Head of Content and Creator Development (Wattpad), explores how the editorial and content teams create human connections with emerging writers, while also leveraging data and tools to find diverse new voices.
Best practices for equity-driven acquisitions: Shifting from gatekeeping to spacemaking
- March 20, 2019
How do we shift from “gatekeeping” towards “spacemaking”: a process that solicits, supports, and develops the work of marginalized writers and professionals?
These panelists have one goal: Get more books into the hands of readers. They talk about their efforts in working together to support book sales in ways that are creative, collaborative, and constructive.
The panelists share their different approaches to applying ML/AI at their companies, highlighting both strengths and limitations, as they consider a vision of a more automated publishing workflow.
Ashleigh Gardner (Wattpad) talks about how new technologies — such as machine learning — are creating new opportunities to discover and publish marginalized voices.
A frank discussion on the challenges and opportunities for women in today’s publishing industry.
Join a panel of experts from the publishing industry and beyond for an overview of blockchain technology: the opportunities and potential roadblocks it could present the publishing supply chain.
Robert Wheaton suggests that publishing’s “old world” business model doesn’t constitute dead weight, but rather a secret weapon.
Benjamin Young takes a look at some of the highlights from Tim Berners-Lee’s 1989 proposal “Information Management” and focuses them on the world of publishing.
Ashleigh Gardner dives deep into case studies and explores how Wattpad approaches data and discovery to identify hidden stories that translate into publishing success.
Inspired by the success of premium episodic television, Molly Barton launched Serial Box. In this session she discusses how their content differs from books delivered in pieces.