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Laura Summers
@laurasummers.bsky.social
Director and co-founder of BookMachine. Our mission is to use digital marketing to promote the value of reading and learning worldwide.
What’s next for social media marketing? 📲

Join BookMachine later this month for insights from Jo Liddiard, Keris Fox & Louis Patel on platforms like Bluesky, StoryGraph, Reddit, Pinterest plus the power of email. Don’t miss it! #BookMachine #Publishing

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Discussion and networking around the publishing topics that matter most to you. Together with guest speakers, our publishing events provide plenty of tips, insights and talking points that the industr...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🎧Looking for something new to listen to this weekend? Interested in developing your leadership skills?

In the latest BookMachine Podcast episode, we delve into the leadership journey of Sanphy Thomas (Managing Director, Jessica Kingsley)

Listen here >> bookmachine.buzzsprout.com/2112680/epis...
May 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I've often wondered how we’ll nurture soft skills when play is limited, phone calls are rare, and screens are constantly keeping us entertained.

Now Gen Z students in Manchester are being taught ‘soft skills’ such as empathy >> www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

#education
Gen Z students in Manchester to learn ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and time management
Thousands of ‘digital natives’ to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Best Xmas gift yet - we have a 9yo reluctant reader (boy) and he is loving Spectacular School Trip by Tom Gates! 🎉

Aside from all the other Tom Gates books, any other recommendations?

#childrensbooks #kidsreading
December 24, 2024 at 9:18 AM
I’m Laura, Director of BookMachine! 👋

We specialise in #marketing for #books and #education, delivering expertise that drives results.

We also host a vibrant community for publishing professionals eager to upskill and thrive in their careers.

Excited to connect / reconnect with you all here! 🌟
November 18, 2024 at 9:35 PM