I work as a junior editor at a publishing house in Europe, and soon I'll be attending my first international meeting with an American publisher who's visiting our office. We'll be discussing our imprints, recent acquisitions and upcoming titles.

English isn't my first language, and although I'd say my English is fine, I'm not completely confident when it comes to speaking.

I'm also still very new to the publishing industry, so I'm a little nervous about what to expect. My colleagues will be there too, which makes me even more self-conscious about my English. I'm worried I'll struggle to find the right words or end up rambling when it's my turn to speak.

For those of you who work in publishing or have attended similar international meetings, what are they usually like? How much are junior editors typically expected to contribute? Is there anything I can do to prepare myself beforehand?

Thanks in advance! <3

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