Are you fascinated by freelancing? Curious about starting your own business? Thinking about side hustling?

Join us on Zoom for a panel all about freelancing in publishing. Whether you’ve been toying with the idea of leaving your current job to take on a new challenge, have already done so or are simply curious about what freelancing is actually like, this event will arm you with the tools and tips to succeed.

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This panel will cover a range of departments and you’ll learn from each person’s unique experiences. Panellists include:

Marketing: Kat McKenna
Kat McKenna has worked in the publishing industry for over 12 years, specialising in marketing and brand development. Her work focuses largely on children’s and YA publishing, and includes campaigns for Dougie Poynter, Gemma Cairney, Rainbow Rowell, Tomi Adeyemi, Frances Hardinge, Jennifer Niven, Chris Riddell, Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet, Dork Diaries, and many more. Kat is currently working as a campaigns consultant with organisations including World Book Day, Penguin Random House, Simon and Schuster, and uClan Publishing. She specialises in brand marketing, digital and social media, and innovation in marketing campaigns. You can find out more at www.katmckenna.com

Editorial: Vimbai Shire

Publicity: Ruth Cairns

Design: Micaela Alcaino

Production: Laura Jones

Chair: Maleeha Mir