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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!

Exploring Educational Publishing in Wales

Posted on October 29, 2024 in Wales

Educational publishing in Wales is an exciting and dynamic sector offering various opportunities for those looking to work in the publishing industry. It holds a distinctive place in the broader …

Volunteering Opportunities in Publishing

Posted on October 14, 2024 in South West

Looking to start working in the publishing industry but feel like you need to gain more experience for your CV? Are you considering potential careers, and wondering whether publishing could …

75 Books for 75 Years

Posted on September 30, 2024 in 75th Anniversary

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Society of Young Publishers in 2024, we put together a list of 75 recommended reads from across all of the branch committees. …

Join us at the IPG’s 2024 Autumn Conference!

Posted on September 3, 2024 in UK

On Tuesday 17 September we will be supporting the Independent Publishers Guild’s 2024 Autumn Conference. It’s a great day out that’s packed with inspiring and informative content, and we’d like …

SYP Attends the PLS Conference

Posted on August 19, 2024 in UK

On 4th July 2024, the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) was delighted to attend the Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) conference in London. PLS provides collective licensing services for publishers, and …