SYP Ireland INTO: Getting Into Publishing – A Comprehensive Guide from Experts

Dreaming of a career in the dynamic world of publishing? Join our online event, ‘Getting Into Publishing – A Comprehensive Guide from Experts,’ and gain invaluable insights from industry professionals.

This event is designed for aspiring editors, marketers and anyone eager to break into the exciting world of books. We’ve assembled a panel of experienced experts to guide you through the intricacies of the publishing landscape in Ireland.

• Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
• Time: 4PM – 5.40PM
• Location: Via Zoom – register for the event below to get the link

What you’ll learn:

• Navigating the Job Market: Gain key skills to ensure you ace any interview, while learning how to craft a standout CV and cover letter that utilises your experience.
• Pathways to Publishing: Find out the ways to get into publishing, from work experience to university degrees – and opportunities that lie outside of traditional publishing.
• Building Your Professional Network: Connect with industry professionals and fellow aspiring publishers.
• Finding Your Role: Understand the different roles within a publishing house and what suits you – from editing to production or non-fiction to educational.
• Essential Industry Skills: Learn where the future of the industry is in Ireland and what it takes to succeed in today’s market. Get tips and tricks from those currently working in publishing.
• Live Q&A with our Expert Panel: Get your career-focused questions answered directly by those in the know.

Meet Our Speakers:

Orlaith Tunney – Careers Consultant with Trinity Careers Service

With extensive experience in supporting arts and humanities university students, Orlaith thrives in helping them reach their full potential. Her expertise lies in career counselling, where she offers confidential one-on-one guidance, tailored career management workshops, and career skills coaching. Over the years, she has successfully managed numerous projects. Many of the students she advises are interested in pursuing careers in publishing. She emphasises the importance of acquiring relevant skills and experience to succeed in this field. She holds an MA in Careers Education, Information, and Guidance from the University of Warwick.

Isabel Dwyer – Digital Marketing Coordinator at Publishing Ireland

Isabel holds an MA in Literature and Publishing from the University of Galway, where she was the inaugural recipient of the Tony Farmar Bursary (a full scholarship established by the Irish Copyright Licensing Agency). She also works as Deputy Publisher for The Dublin Review. She has experience both working in the publishing and arts management industry, having held positions at organisations such as Literature Ireland, and she is also a writer. She was recently appointed Prose Editor at Frustrated Writers’ Group. She was Managing Editor of ROPES Literary Journal from 2021–2022.

Sarah Sturzel – Editor for educational publisher and Co-editor of Profiles, a literary and vis-arts journal

Sarah Sturzel has a BA in English Literature and French and an M.Phil in Literary Translation from Trinity College Dublin. During her time at Trinity, she was awarded the 2019 Lisa Sexton Memorial award, the 2020 Barbara Wright Prize and the 2021 European Excellent award for academic achievement. She was Art Editor of the Trinity Journal of Literary Translation from 2019 to 2020, to which she also also contributed translations and cover designs. She is now Co-Editor of Profiles, an independent literary & vis-arts journal supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and Dublin City Council. She also works as an Editor at CJ Fallon. Her previous publishing roles include Project Assistant at Deanta Acandemic Publishing Services and Digital Marketing & Events Assistant at Publishing Ireland.

Submit Your Questions: 

Each speaker will take part in their own Q&A session, submit your questions for them below.

Don’t just dream of a publishing career – make it a reality. Invest in your professional development and gain the insider knowledge you need to launch your career.