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BritCham SingaporeEp. 182: In Conversation with Nora Nazerene, VP & Publisher at Penguin Random House SEAHow does one get their book published? How do authors get discovered these days? Do aspiring authors need a large social media following? We put Vice President and Publisher at Penguin Random House SEA, Nora Nazarene Abu Bakar in the hot seat.Speaking to Vice President of the Chamber, Suzy Goulding, Nora reveals the exact steps you need to take to get published as an author. She walks us through tips on how aspiring authors can maximise their chances of getting discovered by publishers.Nora also tells us the pitfalls business and fiction writers make...2025-02-1842 min
ReWrite The RulesS2 #3 Journey from Teaching to Publishing with Nora Nazerene Abu BakarHow does a passion for reading transform not just lives but careers, too? Join us in this episode as Nora Nazerene, the publisher of Penguin Random House Southeast Asia, takes us through her journey from being a teacher to steering one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the region. Nora shares the pivotal moments of her career, the challenges of balancing motherhood with professional life, and the joy of impacting the literary world. Tune in to hear her story of change, resilience, and the enduring power of books to shape our destinies!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00...2024-04-1724 min