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5th March
10:00 to 11:00
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Boldwood Books, Reimagining Digital First Publishing and Popular Genre Fictions

5th March 10:00 to 11:00
Francesca Best in conversation with Kirsty Bunting. Join Kirsty as she asks Francesca about global trends in genre fictions, how UK domestic markets for specific genres differ from other territories, and how digital publishing formats reach global audiences through different marketing and sales methods than traditional print distribution
This activity is offered as part of Go Global - an exciting set of activities, allowing students to engage in an international experience. Are you having problems signing up to this event? Email GGW6@mmu.ac.uk and we will try to fix the issue for you.

Francesca Best is Editorial Director at Boldwood Books. She also happens to be editor of Kirsty Bunting’s (romance author Kiley Dunbar) latest romance novel series. Join Kirsty as she asks Francesca about global trends in genre fictions, how UK domestic markets for specific genres differ from other territories, and how digital publishing formats reach global audiences through different marketing and sales methods than traditional print distribution. Learn more about the place of popular genre fictions in global contexts and the role light reading plays in our lives in heavy times. Plus, find out how to submit your genre fiction to digital first publishers and what Boldwood Books are looking for in 2026, with time for your questions.

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  • • Attend... classes and workshops with experts
  • • Develop... your cross-cultural competencies
  • • Contribute... meaningfully to global discourse
  • • Enjoy... international social activities and events
  • • Build... Go Global Rise points for taking part
  • Earn up to 5 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
  • Earn up to 5 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • personal_video 10:00 to 11:00 on 05/03/26 - Takes place online
    Francesca Best in conversation with Kirsty Bunting
    Boldwood Books, Reimagining Digital First Publishing and Popular Genre Fiction