Here are the key takeaways from the IPG 2025 Autumn Conference!
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.
Curator Dr Lea Cooper and artists Holly Casio and Chloe Heffernan on zines’ ineffable essence
How a local writing circle became a zine (and much more): An interview with core members Angbeen Abbas and Alex Noble
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, …
The bold neon pink characters scream the title on a neon yellow base. The book cover has every right to be loud, considering the unprecedented contents: the intergenerational story of …
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. …
SYP attended the IPG Conference 2024 and have written about their key takeaways!
Want to work in publishing, but only have a vague idea of where to start? The industry is incredibly broad, and roles span beyond editorial, across art, production, sales, marketing, …
You’ve just landed your dream role in a publishing house! It could be in the Rights Department, at a Literary Agency, in Editorial, or perhaps in Marketing or Production… Congratulations! …
Freelancing within the publishing industry can be a great way to work in publishing without working in publishing. Or even do on the side of your full-time job, whether that …
What happens between a book going out on submission to being acquired by a publisher? How complicated or glamorous are they? How do differ? Most submissions are sent to editors …
Mentors “I’ve really enjoyed being a mentor for the SYP’s 2022 Into Programme. It’s been an illuminating and rewarding experience for me (and hopefully for my mentee!), and it is …
At SYP London, we want to demystify some lesser known Publishing roles. Recently, we got the opportunity to speak to Clays Account Controller Bethany Mathers all about her role within …
At SYP London, we want to demystify some lesser known Publishing roles. Recently, we got the opportunity to speak to ePub KNOWHOW’s Steve Foot all about his work. How …
Almost halfway through the holy month of Ramadan, observed by over a billion people across the globe, we are delighted to have Nazima Abdillahi, Founder of Muslim Voices in Publishing, …
Welcome to #SYPLDNSpotlight — a brand new initiative aimed at featuring innovative work and drives for change in the publishing industry! This April, we are shining a bright spotlight on …
CW: abuse; weight loss The snows of February might have left us at SYP LDN but, if you can look past the rain, we might be getting the first …
Thanks to the amazing people at Publishers Association, we’ve had a brilliant #WorkInPublishing week! Today marks the end of five days of virtual Conferences, employability events and interview tips from …
Annnnd breathe… That marks the end of SYP London’s 2020 Conference. We hope you enjoyed the last week as much as we did! We have to start with a MASSIVE …
It’s looking pretty frosty outside, isn’t it? We’re taking down our cotton wool spiderwebs, throwing our slightly funky-smelling pumpkins into the compost and digging the tinsel out of the back …
What was your journey into the publishing industry? I did English Literature at university and learned about the existence of publishing as an industry when I was about two years …
Juliet Mushens started her publishing career in 2008 at HarperCollins, and became an agent in 2011. She has been shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year four times and is currently …
Katalina Watt is Audio and Online Assistant at Canongate Books and Podcast Director at khōréō magazine, with previous roles in Audio for Little Brown Book Group and across copywriting, bookselling, …
Pete Adlington has been Senior Designer at Faber & Faber since 2018. He previously worked at Canongate Books in Edinburgh and London. What was your journey into the publishing industry? …
Nathaniel Alcaraz-Stapleton started out in publishing as a Rights Assistant for Cornerstone and Vintage and spent nearly five years at Penguin Random House. He joined Hachette as a Rights Manager …
Ammara Isa is Trade Marketing Manager at HarperCollins overseeing booksellers communications, marketing and strategy for titles across the company. Beginning her career in the Children’s division, she is now co-chair …
After completing her joint-honours undergraduate degree of English and History at the University of Aberdeen, Alice Hamilton-Cox went on to get her masters in Publishing Studies from the University of Stirling. …
After previously studying English Literature at Edinburgh university, Rebecca Bonallie graduated with an MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University in 2017. She is currently Production and Inventory Controller at …
Mo Hafeez is an Editorial Assistant at Faber & Faber, working primarily on their non-fiction and Faber Social lists. Prior to this he was a Creative Access publishing trainee at …
Hi, I’m Sian and I’m one of the co-chairs of Colour[Full]. I started co-chairing over 2 years ago and have seen the group grow and change hugely in this time. …
Welcome to the 2020 SYP Autumn Conference! Despite a difficult and uncertain year, we’re delighted to still be able to host our Conference. This is often the highlight of the …
Things are a little different this year! Ahead of our Turning the Page Conference in November, we’re chatting to some publishing folk you may recognise. Today, we sit down with …
Things are a little different this year! Ahead of our Turning the Page Conference in November, we’re chatting to some publishing folk you may recognise. Today, we sit down with …
Things are a little different this year! Ahead of our Turning the Page Conference in November, we’re chatting to some publishing folk you may recognise. Today, we sit down with …
We LOVE a series at SYP LDN. So many of you joined us for our Career Cafes over the last few months, deciphering publishing one department at a time with …
We LOVE a series at SYP LDN. So many of you joined us for our Career Cafes over the last few months, deciphering publishing one department at a time with …
The evenings are getting darker and we’re whacking out the winter coats. Things are getting chilly outside, aren’t they? Thankfully, that means pretty autumnal walks through my local park …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Things are a bit weird lately, aren’t they? Or do I mean ‘the new normal’? Who even knows anymore? While some of us are taking tentative steps back towards the …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to …
Getting a foot through the publishing door can be tricky. Entry-level positions can be few and far between and knowing how to put yourself in the best stead to get …
Imposter Syndrome is defined by the OED as ‘the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts …
In the Society of Young Publishers London branch’s monthly book club, our coordinators, Bea and Sonali, choose a theme each month and a list of books that fall under that …
As we head off for some much-needed year end rest before gearing up again for new events and projects in 2019, our SYPinto mentees Lily, John, Maleeha, Chloe, Hannah, and …
With this final instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to our SYPinto mentee John – Publishing student, dragon and alien enthusiast, and defender of …
With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we’re introducing you to Muneera – MA Publishing student, artist and SYPinto mentee. Applications for SYPahead, the second stream in our …
With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to Lily – classics grad, budding publisher, and one of our 16 2018 SYPinto mentees. Applications …
With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to Lily – classics grad, budding publisher, and one of our 16 2018 SYPinto mentees. Applications …
With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to Lily – classics grad, budding publisher, and one of our 16 2018 SYPinto mentees. Applications …
This week we will be introducing you to some of our SYPinto mentees. SYPinto is one of two streams in SYP London’s new mentorship scheme; aimed at supporting individuals with an interest …
This week we will be introducing you to some of our SYPinto mentees. SYPinto is one stream of SYP London’s new mentorship scheme – aimed at supporting individuals with an …
Clio Cornish is a current editor with HQ, HarperCollins. She has worked on a wide range of projects during her time with Harper but most recently she has published titles …
Are you passionate about the publishing industry? Do you enjoy attending SYP events, reading our quarterly magazine InPrint, or following our work online? Then we want to hear from you! …
The SYP have 10 discounted tickets to give away to upcoming event United, We Publish II: Your pay – your say?, a discussion about pay and conditions for workers in the …
Tuesday 12 April The SYP are hosting their annual London Book Fair Seminars 4pm-5pm SYP Seminar ‘How to Get Into Publishing’ Olympia Room Find out more 5.30pm-6.30pm SYP Seminar ‘How …
‘An inspiring new scheme for ambitious young people in publishing!’ —Tom Weldon The Society of Young Publishers is proud to announce the reopening of the SYP Mentor Scheme for …
I first came into contact with The Society of Young Publishers when a colleague of mine at the publisher I worked for took me to a social. I was nearing …
PUBLISHING: A THOROUGHLY MODERN BUSINESS We’re very excited to present the SYP Conference 2015, happening 21st November 2015 in Oxford! We’re looking forward to seeing all of you there. We’ll …
Networking is meeting and talking to people in the same or related industriesthat may share common goals or be working on similar projects.It is not all about how they can …
“An inspiring new scheme for ambitious young people in publishing!” — Tom Weldon Part of the SYP’s mission is to provide tools for young publishing professionals to advance their careers while also …
Love publishing? Here’s your chance to mingle, bat your eyes and whisper sweet nothings to some of the industry’s top professionals. A huge success last year, the SYP’s Career Speed …
The 2015 annual IPG Spring Conference will take place from 4th – 6th March at the Heythorp Park Crowne Plaza hotel in Enstone, Oxfordshire. The SYP have very kindly …
Web Marketing Executive About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized self-starter with a strong technical aptitude and previous marketing experience, to join us as a Web Marketing …
About Oxford University Press Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford, which furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. …
Recognising women’s creativity, professionalism and ambition in publishing Now accepting submissions Booktrust is delighted to call for submissions for the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013, the national award recognising women’s …