London


The oldest branch of the Society of Young Publishers, we continue to deliver speaker and social events for those in, and breaking into, the London publishing scene. In addition to our monthly panels, socials and Book Club, we also provide workshops for both publishing professionals and aspiring publishers

Every year, we run a two-stream mentorship schemeSYPInto and SYPAhead. SYPInto is dedicated to supporting those just starting out in the industry, while SYPAhead is aimed at those already working in publishing and who are looking to progress.

Some of the annual events we host are the hugely popular Career Speed Dating event, and a Pub Quiz in aid of The Book Trade Charity.

We also alternate with the SYP Oxford branch to host the SYP’s annual Autumn conference.

Just like with the rest of the SYP Committees (UK, Ireland, North, Oxford, Scotland, South West, Wales), applications to be part of the London committee open once a year, around December. Learn more on how to apply here.

Our committee

Gemma Mathers - Co-Chair

Gemma Mathers

Co-Chair

She/Her

Publishing Assistant at Countrywide Publications

Heather Magee - Co-Chair

Heather Magee

Co-Chair

She/Her

Foreign Rights Assistant at Walker Books

Simone Dos Santos - Treasurer and Secretary

Simone Dos Santos

Treasurer and Secretary

She/Her

Content Acquisition Manager

Vicky Weston - Communications Officer - Email Marketing

Vicky Weston

Communications Officer – Email Marketing

She/Her

MA Publishing Student at UCL

Katie Byrne - Social Media Officer

Katie Byrne

Social Media Officer

She/Her

MA Modern Literature Gradate at University of Edinburgh

Pippa Seager - Digital Content Officer - Blog

Pippa Seager

Digital Content Officer – Blog

She/Her

Assistant Editor at Search Press

Sophie Ward - Digital Content Officer - Podcast

Sophie Ward

Digital Content Officer – Podcast

She/Her

Events Coordinator at Clyde and Co

Hannah Din - Events Coordinator

Hannah Din

Events Coordinator

She/Her

Pret A Manger

Kelsey Jackson - Events Officer

Kelsey Jackson

Events Officer

She/Her

Olivia Littlejohn - Events Officer

Olivia Littlejohn

Events Officer

She/Her

Isabel Jacob - Events Officer

Isabel Jacob

Events Officer

She/Her

Translation Rights Assistant at David Higham Associates

Daniel Soloman - Events Officer

Daniel Soloman

Events Officer

He/Him

Patient Pathway Administrator at Queen’s Hospital

Miya Libman - Events Officer

Miya Libman

Events Officer

She/Her

Nafisa Hussain - Events Officer

Nafisa Hussain

Events Officer

She/Her

Processing Support Officer at Books2Africa

Rachel Skipper - Student Outreach Officer

Rachel Skipper

Student Outreach Officer

She/Her

MA Publishing Student at City St George’s

Rachel Tresca - Student Outreach Officer

Rachel Tresca

Student Outreach Officer

She/Her

Customer Service Assistant at Lift Youth Hub

Jannah Al-Sahar - Inclusivity Officer

Jannah Al-Sahar

Inclusivity Officer

She/Her

Sumaira Javid - Membership Officer

Sumaira Javid

Membership Officer

She/Her

Editorial Intern at King’s College London

Lucy Stearn - Mentorship Officer

Lucy Stearn

Mentorship Officer

She/Her

Assistant Project Manager at Sage Publishing