This episode features a conversation with Thad McIlroy, principal of The Future of Publishing. He talks about technology, publishing startups, and particularly how AI is about to impact the whole book publishing industry in a profound way.

We are joined on this episode by Matt Baehr, the Executive Director of the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI). He shares with us his career path serving in different trade associations, reflects on the evolution and growth of BMI along the way, and explains how the association provides knowledge, education, human, and social support to its members and the book manufacturing community.

Michele Cobb, Executive Director of the Audio Publishers Association and The Podcast Academy, joins this episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio to share with us the ins and outs of voice, narration, and the judging process of awards for audiobooks and podcasts.

Guest Karen M. Phillips sits with us on the show and shares how Words Without Borders is established, grows step by step, and fosters a global literary conversation for authors, translators, and readers.

Writer and translator Esther Allen joins us on this episode. She explains to us, from the perspective of literary translation and publishing, the linguistic landscape in the context of globalization, the dynamics of English and other dominant languages, and the importance of language legacy and linguistic diversity.

In this episode, we are joined by journalist and non-fiction author Holger Ehling. He shares with us how reading and writing ignite his passion for exploring the vast unknown world and how his journey shapes his perspectives on cultural understanding, writing, and publishing.

Scott Hoffman, CEO of International Literary Properties (ILP), joins us on this episode and talks about how ILP positions itself in the publishing rights management value chain, creates more value-added opportunities and options for authors and their works, thus provides an innovative way to rights and literary legacy management.

In this episode, guest April O’Leary shares her unique entrepreneurial experience as an independent publisher and author, as well as her fresh take on publishing, branding, and writing.

The episode features a conversation with Sarah Russo, founder of Page One Media, about the FAQs from authors and independent publishers regarding book publicity and marketing strategies.

Literary agent Kimberly Peticolas guests on the 21st episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio and talks with us about the ins and outs of literary agencies – what they do, how they guide an author through the publishing processes, how to find the right partnership from them, and the Dos and Don’ts when you decide to work with one agent.