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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 …

Four Things I Learned at the 2025 London Book Fair

Posted on March 24, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, London, UK

If there’s one event where you really feel like you’re at the epicentre of the publishing industry, it’s the London Book Fair (LBF). Taking place across three days each spring, …

On love, labels, connection, connectivity and untold stories

Posted on March 10, 2025 in London

The bold neon pink characters scream the title on a neon yellow base. The book cover has every right to be loud, considering the unprecedented contents: the intergenerational story of …

Internships in 2025: Better News, Better Vibes

Posted on February 24, 2025 in INTO, London

To intern or not to intern? If this is your current dilemma, knowing that it has affected crowds of young graduates for the past twenty years might bring some relief. …

50 Years of InPrint Magazine

Posted on February 10, 2025 in InPrint

In 2024, the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) celebrated 75 years since its founding. A little-known fact is the first InPrint magazine was published in November 1974, marking 50 years of using …

First Chapter Award: Spotlight on Sorina Marinescu

Posted on February 3, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, UK

In a continuation of our organisational focus on the First Chapter Award and the brilliant folk that they recognise across the publishing and books industries, we are delighted to feature …

First Chapter Award: Spotlight on October Jones

Posted on January 16, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, UK

In a continuation of our organisational focus on the First Chapter Award and the brilliant folk that they recognise across the publishing and books industries, we are delighted to feature …

The Young Publishers Association, a new organisation set up in the US

Posted on December 9, 2024 in UK

Learn more about the Young Publishers Association, a new organisation supporting American young publishers

Celebrating the winners of our 2024 First Chapter Award!

Posted on November 25, 2024 in AHEAD, INTO, UK

The Society of Young Publishers and The Publishing Post are delighted to announce our 2024 winners of the First Chapter Awards! Our winners include a librarian using all the resources …

SYP 75th Anniversary: Interview with SYP Alumni: Zara Markland

Posted on November 11, 2024 in 75th Anniversary

As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing alumni to learn more about the SYP and the values that underpin our society. We are interviewing Zara Markland, who …

Insights from the IPG Autumn Conference 2024: A Young Publisher’s Perspective

Posted on November 6, 2024 in London, UK

SYP attended the IPG Conference 2024 and have written about their key takeaways!