SYP Oxford

Welcome

Thank you for visiting the Society of Young Publishers’ website. We are a non-profit organisation providing information and events for people interested in the publishing industry. Established in 1949, the Society is open to anyone in publishing or a related trade, in any capacity, or who is hoping to be soon. Originally aimed at the 18-35 age bracket, we realised that many people are looking to change careers at any stage of life. As such anyone interested or working in the publishing industry is welcome to join the Society. The only exception is that those who have been in the industry for more than 10 years are not able to stand on the committee.

What we do    How to join    Oxford Committee

IN 6 DAYS: OUR NEXT EVENT

Oxford Book Club

Our informal club is free to all. See the Book Club page for full details

Takes place on 03 Sep.

COMING SOON

Oxford Speaker Meeting: Academic and the E-reader - Oxford's Digital Age?

The end of the printed textbook? Professors with digital-only monographs? Want to know exactly what the arrival of th… Full details

Takes place on 17 Sep.

COMMISSIONING – TRUTHS AND MYTHS

What’s it all about? A recent speaker meeting explained what happens. If you missed it, you can see a summary of the meeting on our Working in publishing page.

OTHER INFO/NEWS

bookcareers.com is relaunching its unemployment register18 Jul 2008

The bookcareers.com CV Clearing House originally started out as the industry's unemployment register, where those who are losing their jobs or who wish to join the industry, can register for free and all employers know instantly where to find them.   In recent years those wishing to change their jobs or seek a change of direction within the industry have been welcomed too.  Click here to find out more about the CV Clearing House.

Inside Book Publishing - special offer17 Jul 2008

For a limited time only, Routledge is pleased to offer a 25% discount, with free P&P included, off Inside Book Publishing to all Society of Young Publishers members.  Click here for more details.

SYP Annual Conference - First Details Released12 Jun 2008

Publishing 2.0: The Reader Revolution

As the 'Web 2.0' trend of users collaborating and sharing information continues to grow on the internet, the changing ways in which publishers and readers relate to each other online is already having a real impact on content and how it is delivered. This year's Conference will examine the approach already taken by web-savvy publishers and the potential that remains to harness this revolutionary collaboration in the years to come. The conference is on Saturday 22 November 2008, at University College London. Click here for more details.

SYP Pub Quiz - over £1500 raised for BTBS!30 May 2008

The 2008 pub quiz saw 26 teams (some 190 publishers, agents and friends) battle it out over seven rounds at our second annual event. The occasion was set up to raise money for the BTBS and we did just that, trouncing last year's £320 with some £1500 through team registration and raffle sales on the night. Click here to read more.

Work Experience Ads11 Apr 2008

The Member Ad page is a unique service; we aim to bridge the gap between talented potentials and a range of publishing houses, literary agents and publishing related companies.  Click here for more details.

Online Membership11 Apr 2008

You can join the SYP or renew your membership online. All you need to do is to fill in the boxes and follow the instructions on our membership page. Please bear in mind that it may take up to a week for your membership to become fully activated, however this is only a temporary delay which we are working to remove soon.

SYP on Facebook11 Feb 2007

Keep up with committee and other SYP members on Facebook. There is also a forum on Facebook where you can suggest future speaker meeting, events and ideas. This is a really great resource that will allow you to find out more about the folk that make up the SYP.

To check out The Society of Young Publishers and Friends Facebook group, click here.  You will have to register with the site if you are not already a member, but it's likely that you will find that your mates are already on there.

SYP Launches Company Membership09 Mar 2006

The SYP is proud to announce the launch of its Company Membership Scheme. It brings all the normal benefits of being an SYP Member, but at a discounted rate. If you'd like to learn more, click here or email company@thesyp.org.uk for more details!