North

Seven Days of Northern Publishing: A Recap of our SYP North Events Week

Posted on September 22, 2025 in INTO, North

This September, SYP North hosted our very first Events Week! A seven-day programme packed with exciting talks, interviews, takeovers, and in-person activities. Our goal was to spotlight Northern voices, demystify …

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 …

The North Writes Back: Showcasing Bold New Fiction From Northern England

Posted on April 21, 2025 in North

In this SYP North Spotlight, we celebrate three powerful emerging voices from Northern England – Rozie Kelly, Mark Wright, and Lucy Rose – alongside the publishers bringing their work into …

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 …

Behind the Book - The List by Yomi Adegoke

Behind the book: The List by Yomi Adegoke

Posted on August 8, 2024 in North

SYP North dissects the campaign behind their next book club read, delving into marketing, publicity, sales, design and how they all connect. Yomi Adegoke (@yomi.adegoke) published Slay in Your Lane: …

Indie Publisher Spotlight: Saraband

Posted on March 6, 2024 in North

Welcome to the world of Northern publishing, where independent houses craft stories that break the rules and embrace the heart of storytelling. In this series, we’re exploring the growth, focus …

2024 Publishing Ins and Outs with SYP North

Posted on February 14, 2024 in North, Uncategorized

You may have noticed a trend going around at the start of 2024 where people are sharing their ‘ins and outs’ for the year – whether it’s new habits they’re …

Indie Publisher Spotlight: Bluemoose Books

Posted on February 7, 2024 in North

Welcome to the world of Northern publishing, where independent houses craft stories that break the rules and embrace the heart of storytelling. In this series, we’re exploring the growth, focus …

SYP North Book Club: Saltwater Reading Questions

Posted on January 24, 2024 in North

As our next online SYP North Book Club approaches, we’ve taken the time to think about some of the themes and ideas explored in Jessica Andrews captivating novel Saltwater. Join …

Here’s Why You Should Join the SYP North Committee

Posted on January 5, 2024 in North

Are you curious about what goes on behind the scenes with the SYP North Committee? Would you like to meet other northern publishing hopefuls and gain valuable work experience? Perhaps …

Demystifying the World of Production: in conversation with Emma Leask

Posted on September 18, 2023 in North, UK

If you have ever found yourself wondering what a role in production entails and how can you land yourself a role, you’re in the right place. We had a chat …

SYP North: Reflections on our Managing Your Publishing Career Webinar

Posted on July 16, 2023 in North

The SYP North team were delighted to be able to host our recent Managing Your Publishing Career webinar. It was brilliant to see so many publishing hopefuls and young professionals …

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Opinion: Keep Publishing Events Hybrid

Posted on June 25, 2023 in North, UK

Literary festivals and publishing events are an integral and beautiful part of the bookish community, and one of the more pleasant outcomes of the coronavirus pandemic was that these events …

an introduction to the SYP North mentors on the Society of Young Publishers publishing mentorship scheme

Meet the SYP North Mentors 2023

Posted on June 11, 2023 in North

Are you looking to secure your first permanent role in the publishing industry? Or, perhaps you’re looking to take the next big step in your career? If the answer to …

Playing to Your Strengths: Transferable Skills for a Career in Publishing

Posted on May 15, 2023 in North, UK

Are you looking to start a career in the publishing industry, but concerned that you may not have the necessary experience? Don’t worry – you might already have transferable skills …

'Northern Powerhouse: Behind the Scenes of Indie Publishing' Event Highlights

Posted on March 21, 2021 in North

SYP North would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended our Northern Powerhouse event earlier this week. We hope you enjoyed delving behind the scenes of …

Mentors for SYP North’s Mentorship Schemes

Posted on September 22, 2020 in North

This week each SYP branch will announce their mentors for the upcoming mentorship scheme. Today is the turn of the North team,  who are running both the Into and Ahead …

SYP North: On the Up

Posted on December 26, 2017 in North

Back in 2015, SYP’s most northerly English branch had come to a halt. Committee issues and trying to cover too wide a region (it was originally ‘North & Midlands’) had …

Applications Now Open for Volunteering on the SYP Committee 2018

Posted on November 5, 2017 in Ireland, London, North, Oxford, Scotland

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! …

Why you should join the SYP: Maria Vassilopoulos, The Bookseller

Posted on October 25, 2015 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

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 …

SYP Conference 2015

Posted on September 13, 2015 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

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 …

IPG Spring Conference 2015

Posted on February 3, 2015 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

  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 …

Oxford University Press Job Opportunity

Posted on August 7, 2014 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

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 …

Oxford University Press Marketing Assistant Vacancy

Posted on October 25, 2013 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

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. …

The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

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 …