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 …
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 …
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 …
Here are the key takeaways from the IPG 2025 Autumn Conference!
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 …
Silvia Pingitore describes her experience as a journalist writing in English, which is her second language
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Curator Dr Lea Cooper and artists Holly Casio and Chloe Heffernan on zines’ ineffable essence