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4 Things I Learned at the Fly On The Wall Press Publishing Academy Talk

Posted on February 16, 2026 in INTO, North

On 3rd February 2026, I went to the Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy Talk on Trade Marketing and Sales, led by Andrew Furlow. It was brilliant to hear …

Six years as an SYP member: insights and reflections

Posted on February 2, 2026 in INTO, UK

It was 2019 when I first joined the SYP and now I’m starting my second year volunteering on the UK committee. Here’s a look at how the experience helped me …

4 gains from volunteering as SYP London blog officer

Posted on December 1, 2025 in London

It’s not only presents that we wrap up this time of the year. In addition to being a month of good intentions, December also calls for assessments and re-evaluations. It …

A blue banner featuring the Society of Young Publishers logo, with white text reading ‘Insights from the IPG 2025 Autumn Conference: Making Sense of What Matters’. The SYP logo is reprinted several times as a diagonal banner below. The ‘IPG Autumn Conference’ square logo is next to the text, featuring brown leaves surrounding a purple circle with the IPG logo and text reading ‘The Shaw Theatre, London’.

Insights from the IPG 2025 Autumn Conference: Making Sense of What Matters

Posted on September 23, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, London, UK

Here are the key takeaways from the IPG 2025 Autumn Conference!

Seven Days of Northern Publishing: A Recap of our SYP North Events Week

Posted on September 22, 2025 in INTO, North

This September, SYP North hosted our very first Events Week! A seven-day programme packed with exciting talks, interviews, takeovers, and in-person activities. Our goal was to spotlight Northern voices, demystify …

An Interview with journalist Silvia Pingitore

Posted on September 11, 2025 in INTO, London

Silvia Pingitore describes her experience as a journalist writing in English, which is her second language

Pioneer Women in Publishing: A Timeline

Posted on September 8, 2025 in INTO, South West

It wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that women began to be recognized in the industry and start to break down barriers. However, now women dominate the …

Dreaming of a career in children’s publishing? Let yourself be inspired by Carly Blake!

Posted on August 24, 2025 in INTO, London

A children’s editor who has worked extensively at companies such as Bonnier Books and Miles Kelly, Carly Blake has recently gone freelance with her very own Carly Blake Books.

My Experience Volunteering at Irish Book Festivals as a Publishing Hopeful

Posted on July 28, 2025 in INTO, Ireland, Uncategorized

There are many things a publishing hopeful can do to get a peek into the publishing industry, but I have found that one of the most exciting ways is to …

Inside The Comma Press Publishing Insights Day

Posted on July 21, 2025 in INTO, North

On Thursday 3rd July, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Comma Press’ Publishing Insights Day at Manchester Metropolitan University, representing the Society of Young Publishers’ North Branch alongside our …

Making the Move to London: Tips for Publishing Hopefuls

Posted on June 30, 2025 in INTO, North

For many publishing hopefuls across the UK, the decision to move to London can feel like a rite of passage, or even a necessity. While there’s a growing effort in …

Zines Forever! at the Wellcome Collection

Posted on June 16, 2025 in Diversity & Inclusivity, INTO, London

Curator Dr Lea Cooper and artists Holly Casio and Chloe Heffernan on zines’ ineffable essence