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How secure an interview: for designers wanting to break into the world of books

Posted on June 4, 2019 in UK

emc design is the largest design studio dedicated to publishing in the UK. We receive 100s of CVs and portfolios a year, and some of them really stand out and …

An interview with Kim Scott Walwyn Prize shortlisters Heather McDaid and Laura Jones (404 Ink)

Posted on May 26, 2019 in Scotland

The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize recently announced its 2019 shortlist of talented women. Honouring its namesake, the former Publishing Director of OUP, the prize seeks to recognise the professional achievements and potential …

Meet the 2019-20 SYP Scotland Committee

Posted on May 23, 2019 in Scotland

SYP Scotland recently held our 2019 AGM, and with the freshly appointed team feeling enthusiastic and not-yet-burned-out, we thought it would be the perfect time to introduce the committee. Come …

Book Aid International and Writers & Artists join forces at Latitude festival

Posted on May 22, 2019 in UK

Book Aid International and Writers & Artists are delighted to announce an expansion of their partnership with a very special literary event at Latitude festival in July: Reclaiming the Dialogue: …

Book Aid International and Writers & Artists join forces at Latitude festival

Posted on May 22, 2019 in UK

Book Aid International and Writers & Artists are delighted to announce an expansion of their partnership with a very special literary event at Latitude festival in July: Reclaiming the Dialogue: …

Want to be more innovative? Start by finding problems

Posted on May 15, 2019 in UK

Some people believe they aren’t creative, that they can’t have ideas, that being innovative just isn’t for them. I disagree. In my work in innovation, I’ve seen people from all …

Innovation-in-publishing competition!

Posted on May 14, 2019 in UK

We are excited to announce that we’re working with UKSG and the New Library Professionals Network (NLPN) to run an Innovation-in-publishing competition! Winners receive £1,000 to put towards their innovative …

Kim Scott Walwyn Prize announces its 2019 shortlist of outstanding women in publishing

Posted on May 14, 2019 in UK

The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize has named its 2019 shortlist of talented women. The prize, founded in 2003 in honour of Kim Scott Walwyn, former Publishing Director of OUP, recognises …

ILFDublin 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 in Ireland

At the programme launch for ILFDublin 2019, Martin Colthorpe the Programme Director commented on how the publishing scene in Ireland is taking risks. In the programme he states that “if …

Joanne Harris at the Oxford Literary Festival

Posted on April 16, 2019 in Oxford

One of the nicest things about living in Oxford is how lucky we are with literary events. One of the literary highlights of the year is always the Oxford Literary …

Kerry Hudson at the Oxford Literary Festival

Posted on April 16, 2019 in Oxford

On the Friday night of the Oxford Literary Festival, I went to see Kerry Hudson speak about her upcoming memoir Lowborn, in which she recounts her working-class upbringing and revisits …

Spring Conference Blog: Perminder Mann – Closing Keynote

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Perminder Mann, CEO, Bonnier Books UK After a day spent giving a platform to industry pioneers and inspiring BAME advocates, SYP Scotland was delighted to welcome CEO of Bonnier Books …