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Pioneer Women in Publishing: A Timeline

Posted on September 8, 2025 in Diversity & Inclusivity, 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

SYP Ireland Read “Banned Books That Shouldn’t be Banned”

Posted on May 19, 2025 in INTO, Ireland

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 …

From Lecture Hall to Publishing House: What a Master’s in Publishing Really Offers

Posted on April 7, 2025 in INTO, North

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 …

Four Things I Learned at the 2025 London Book Fair

Posted on March 24, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, London, UK

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, …

Internships in 2025: Better News, Better Vibes

Posted on February 24, 2025 in INTO, London

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. …

First Chapter Award: Spotlight on Sorina Marinescu

Posted on February 3, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, UK

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 …

First Chapter Award: Spotlight on October Jones

Posted on January 16, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, UK

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 …

Celebrating the winners of our 2024 First Chapter Award!

Posted on November 25, 2024 in AHEAD, INTO, UK

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 …

Networking in Publishing: A Survival Guide (A glimpse into the Resource Centre)

Posted on May 26, 2024 in INTO, UK

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 …

Get Into Publishing Panel with the 2024 Trailblazer Award Winners at the London Book Fair

Posted on March 25, 2024 in INTO, UK

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 …

Where do I start? Developing skills for an entry-level role in publishing

Posted on March 4, 2024 in INTO, UK

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 …

How and Where to Find Job Opportunities

Posted on June 26, 2023 in INTO

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 …

Publishing Job Titles Explained

Posted on June 11, 2023 in INTO, Ireland

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 …

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How we got started in publishing pt.2

Posted on June 16, 2020 in INTO, Uncategorized

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 …