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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 …

Spring Conference Blog: Marion Sinclair – Opening Keynote

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Marion Sinclair, CEO, Publishing Scotland This year, SYP Scotland were delighted to announce Marion Sinclair as the opening keynote speaker for the 2019 conference, ‘Building Bridges, Breaking Walls’. Marion Sinclair …

Spring Conference Blog: Transcending Genre

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Chaired by Eris Young, writer in residence at Lighthouse Books and managing editor of fantasy magazine Aether/Ichor Panellists: Ann Landmann, Founder, Cymera Festival Francis Bickmore, Publishing Director, Canongate Lina Langlee, …

Spring Conference Blog: Scotland Meets the World

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Chaired by Sasha de Buyl, Manager, Scottish Books International Panelists: Andrea Joyce, Rights Director, Canongate Sophie Moxon, Executive Director, Edinburgh International Book Festival Marion Sinclair, CEO, Publishing Scotland * As …

Spring Conference Blog: Managing your Time

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Chaired by Peggy Hughes, Programme Director, National Centre for Writing Norwich Panellists: Cinzia DuBois, Freelance Creative Digital Copywriter and Editor Kirstyn Smith, Journalist and Founder, Marbles Suzanne Collier, Founder, Bookcareers …

Spring Conference Blog: Inclusivity in Children’s Publishing

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Chaired by Kirstin Lamb, Senior PR and Rights Manager, Barrington Stoke Panelists: Lauren Ace, Brand Director, Little Tiger Group Sister Outrider, Blogger Aimee Felone, Co-Founder, Knights Of Apologies: Sarah Shaffi, …

Spring Conference Blog: Campaignspotting

Posted on April 5, 2019 in Scotland

Panelists: Carla Hepburn, Senior Marketing Manager, Edinburgh University Press Jamie Norman, Campaigns Executive, Canongate Ceris Jones, Marketing and Publicity Officer, Sandstone Press If I Survive, EUP First up was Carla …