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
The SYP Ireland committee have been doing what they love best- reading books and chatting about them together! At the time of writing, the Irish book club branch has met …
Breaking into the publishing industry is a daunting prospect. It’s a notoriously competitive field and, for those outside of London, opportunities can feel scarce. Many entry-level roles demand far more …
If there’s one event where you really feel like you’re at the epicentre of the publishing industry, it’s the London Book Fair (LBF). Taking place across three days each spring, …
To intern or not to intern? If this is your current dilemma, knowing that it has affected crowds of young graduates for the past twenty years might bring some relief. …
In a continuation of our organisational focus on the First Chapter Award and the brilliant folk that they recognise across the publishing and books industries, we are delighted to feature …
In a continuation of our organisational focus on the First Chapter Award and the brilliant folk that they recognise across the publishing and books industries, we are delighted to feature …
The Society of Young Publishers and The Publishing Post are delighted to announce our 2024 winners of the First Chapter Awards! Our winners include a librarian using all the resources …
It is a truth universally acknowledged that there’s only so much publishing insight your secondary school Careers Advisor can give you – and even that might not be enough to …
Every year, the London Book Fair runs the Trailblazer Awards, in partnership with the Society of Young Publishers, the Publishers Association, and Book Brunch. The Trailblazer Award celebrates professionals in …
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely dipped your toes into the job hunting waters. In the publishing industry, these waters can sometimes feel very deep and very daunting. Not …
Breaking into the publishing industry is notoriously difficult. In fact, being a ‘publishing hopeful’ has become somewhat of a role in itself. This blog post hopes to demystify the job …
Despite a rise in the number of publishing internships, experience days, and the work of the Society of Young Publishers, it’s common to feel that the publishing job market is …
Next up in our series on how the SYP committee got into publishing is Anna Shannon, SYP UK Treasurer 2020. There are many routes into publishing. For me the power …