Ain Chiara

Head of Bookouture Publishing Academy - ex. Penguin Books, Oxford University Press, SYP

Ain Chiara is the newly appointed Head of Bookouture Publishing Academy at Bookouture, a role she assumed in April 2024.1 In this position, she is responsible for leading the launch and development of Bookouture's forthcoming paid online training platform for authors.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Bookouture, Ain Chiara had a diverse career in the publishing industry:

She worked at Oxford University Press and Penguin Connect, where she managed B2B events and client partnerships.1
For the past two years, she built a successful business as an independent content creator and publishing consultant.1
She has experience in sales and marketing leadership, with a focus on e-learning and content creation.2

Education and Achievements

Ain Chiara holds impressive educational credentials and has received industry recognition:

She earned a Master's Degree in Publishing from UCL.
She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from the Università degli Studi di Siena.
Ain was named a Bookseller Rising Star in 2018.3
She was recognized as an LBF Trailblazer in 2021.3

Role at Bookouture Publishing Academy

In her new role, Ain Chiara will:

Lead the launch and development of the Publishing Academy.1
Oversee the creation of a paid, online training platform for authors.1
Focus on digital commercial fiction, leveraging the expertise of the Bookouture team, authors, and industry leaders.1
Report to Digital Communications Director Alex Crow.1

Ain Chiara's appointment is part of Bookouture's strategic priorities for 2024, aiming to create an industry-leading training platform for commercial fiction writers.1