The Publishing Academy Launches: Webinar Series Announced

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy — our brand-new online learning hub for anyone eager to start a career in publishing.

The Academy offers hands-on modules, community support, and, perhaps most excitingly, a monthly programme of live webinars and keynote events with industry experts.

These monthly live sessions are designed to give you the chance to ask questions about career pathways and expose you to a wide range of roles within publishing, which you may not have otherwise known even existed!

Whether you want to understand how publishers operate, hear from senior professionals across the industry, or gain practical advice on job applications, the online course and webinar series will give you both insight and inspiration.

Autumn/Winter 2025 Webinar Schedule

📅 Monday 13th October, 6.15pm – 7.15pm

Small Press or Big Five?Talk by Isabelle Kenyon, Fly on the Wall Press

An insider’s view of the different paths publishers take, from indie presses to global houses and how your experience would differ working for either size of company.

📅 Tuesday 25th November, 7pm – 8.15pm

Interview with Laura Otal, Senior Rights Manager, Canongate Books

Discover how rights teams bring books to new audiences around the world.

📅 Wednesday 10th December, 6pm – 7.15pm

Interview with Clare Coombes, Liverpool Literary Agency

Learn what literary agents are looking for, how submissions work, and where debut writers fit into the landscape.

📅 Wednesday 15th January 2026, 6.15pm – 7.15pm

Standing Out from the Crowd in the Job Market

Talk by Isabelle Kenyon, Fly on the Wall Press & Ibrahim Sawyer, Business Development and Mindset Coach

Practical advice on applications, confidence and career development in publishing.

Coming Up Next

Editorial - Poetry specialism

Licensing for TV and Film with Viv Loves Film (Emma Topping)

CV and Interview Skills Workshops

Each session is included as part of your Academy subscription, starting from £19.99 per month. Recordings will also be available for members who cannot attend live.

The Publishing Academy is here to give you insider knowledge, practical skills, and the professional network you need to begin your career in publishing.

Join the Academy today and be part of our very first webinar series.