The Society of Young Publishers is a voluntary organisation and is run by the seven regional committees (branches) – London, Oxford, North, Scotland, Ireland, South West and Wales – and one lead UK committee, of dedicated volunteers who give up their spare time to help others take their first steps into the industry and progress within it.
Find out more about our SYP branches below, and meet the respective committee members!
The oldest branch of the SYP, 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.
At SYP Scotland we want to unite publishing newbies all across Scotland through our relationships with organisations such as Publishing Scotland, publishers, literary agents and booksellers.
Predominantly dividing our events between Leeds and Manchester, the SYP North committee is made up of a wonderful mix of book publishers, students and freelancers with a wealth of experience between them.
Launched in 2016, SYP Ireland quickly established relationships with regional universities and groups such as the Irish Writer’s Centre to connect and support young and aspiring publishers.
The Oxford branch of the SYP is run by a group of enthusiastic and friendly volunteers who put on regular speaker events, socials, book clubs, and much more for people interested in publishing based in Oxford and the surrounding area.
The South West branch of the SYP was officially opened in 2018 in the South West of the UK. It covers Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
The Welsh branch of the SYP was officially opened in 2023 becoming the seventh regional branch of the society.
With independent publishing houses existing throughout the country, the Welsh publishing industry is small but mighty covering everything from award-winning literary fiction to vital Welsh language children’s books.