Twice a year, right when the publishing world gathers in at the London Book Fair and the Frankfurter Buchmesse, Awesome Women in Publishing comes to life.
We are a growing network of editors, scouts, rights people, and agents who love what we do — and want to connect with others who feel the same. From dealmakers to taste-makers, from debut spotters to bestselling brand builders, we are the women behind the scenes of the international book trade.
Our events are casual, inspiring, and just the right kind of buzzy. Think: after-work drinks, great conversations, fresh ideas, and familiar faces (plus the chance to meet a few new ones). Whether you join to talk business or just soak up the energy, you will leave feeling connected and recharged.
We, the founders of the AWIP network, are two books nerds who love to share stories; either we are making them into books or we are telling them to each other in the pub.
Charlie Mundy is Founder and Owner of Lansdowne Literary Scouting Agency. She was a literary scout at two leading London agencies and held editorial roles at Cornerstone and Picador. She is known for her radar for the next big thing and her ability to bring the right people together.
Lisanne Mathijssen is Associate Publisher at HarperCollins Holland. Her aim is to have a book on her list for everyone – and their neighbours. She is known for her infectious energy and sharp nose for books for women, by women.
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If you are working in editorial, rights, agenting, or scouting — and you are passionate about books, authors, and the global publishing landscape — you are one of us. Do you identify as awesome? Please leave your information here.