Following Monday’s post, our conference committee continues to tell us what, and how, they’re reading in lockdown. Sonali Misra, Co-chair When I first went to university to study English …
Many of us have found ourselves with more time to think recently, so over the next few months we’ll be bringing you some personal stories from our committee members about …
Racing heart, shaky hands, a not so discreet blush. “Doctor, doctor I think I have a case of Public Speaking-itus.” “Ah”, said the Doctor knowingly, “I’ve seen these symptoms before.” …
The pandemic and its accompanying lockdown have affected our lives in various ways. When things started to shift, each of us found ourselves adapting to the new normal. Some found …
SYP Oxford recently ran a Q&A on Twitter, answering your questions about working the publishing industry! Here are some of our best bits of careers advice, distilled into a single …
Due to the continued uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), The Society of Young Publishers has taken the decision to cancel all upcoming in-person events. As announced by our Scotland branch yesterday, …
Since 2016, the Trailblazer Awards have celebrated publishing professionals under the age of 30 who have demonstrated ambition, innovation and creativity in the book industry. The 2020 winners — Beth …
So your novel is finished. Nowadays submitting your work to a literary agency is as easy as dispatching an email – gone are the days of manuscripts tucked in white …
We’ve got a great opportunity for aspiring professionals who want to get in or get on in publishing! Applications for the annual Print Futures Awards are now open. The …
After trying out a blind application process, 7 out of our 15 UK committee members don’t work in the publishing industry. Why do we think this is a positive move? …
Written applications are almost always the first stage of an entry-level job application, but they can also be the most difficult to get right. Aoife Inman, Agents’ Assistant at Felicity …
The SYP UK and London committees will gather at Stationers’ Hall, London once again to celebrate their work throughout 2019 and welcome in the new year. Starting with a recap …