The Press Forward Blog


Rights Rights, Baby!

Posted on September 28, 2018 in UK

If you ask anyone in rights at the moment about Audio rights, the chances are they will tell you there has been a boom in the amount of deals over …

Meet the SYP Scotland Committee

Posted on September 24, 2018 in Scotland

With the new publishing degrees starting up, and our September social around the corner we thought it would be the perfect time to let you get to know our committee …

Volunteer with the Society of Young Publishers!

Posted on September 24, 2018 in Oxford

We are looking for 4 student liaison officers (2x University of Oxford, 2x Brookes University – 1 undergrad, 1 MA) to join the Society of Young Publishers Oxford committee. The …

The Usborne Academy: Part Two

Posted on September 3, 2018 in UK

A few weeks ago we spoke to Anna Howorth, Director of Global Branding and UK Marketing at Usborne Books, about The Usborne Academy (follow the link to sign up for updates …

Summer Reading Recommendations from SYP Oxford

Posted on August 21, 2018 in Oxford

If you’re like us, you’re always looking for a good recommendation! And what better time than summer to get stuck into a great book? (Other than spring, autumn, and winter, …

Anna Gell

Interview with Anna Gell: Publicist at Oxford University Press

Posted on August 14, 2018 in Oxford

Publicity may be one of the lesser known parts of publishing (compared to Editorial and Marketing for example), however this department are the key behind having books featured in newspapers, …

A Tale of Enthusiasm and Embarrassing Typos – SYPinto Mentee John

Posted on July 31, 2018 in London

With this final instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to our SYPinto mentee John – Publishing student, dragon and alien enthusiast, and defender of …

SYP launches a new South West branch

Posted on July 30, 2018 in South West

The Society of Young Publishers (SYP) are delighted to announce the launch of a new regional branch to cover the South West region of the UK. SYP South West will …

On the Importance of Championing Diverse Perspectives – SYPinto Mentee Muneera

Posted on July 26, 2018 in London

With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we’re introducing you to Muneera – MA Publishing student, artist and SYPinto mentee. Applications for SYPahead, the second stream in our …

Volunteering, Networking & Rejection Handling – Top Tips from SYPinto Mentee Lily

Posted on July 24, 2018 in London

With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to Lily – classics grad, budding publisher, and one of our 16 2018 SYPinto mentees. Applications …

Volunteering, Networking & Rejection Handling – Top Tips from SYPinto Mentee Lily

Posted on July 24, 2018 in London

With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to Lily – classics grad, budding publisher, and one of our 16 2018 SYPinto mentees. Applications …

Volunteering, Networking & Rejection Handling – Top Tips from SYPinto Mentee Lily

Posted on July 24, 2018 in London

With this next instalment in our mini mentorship blog series, we will be introducing you to Lily – classics grad, budding publisher, and one of our 16 2018 SYPinto mentees. Applications …