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The Usborne Academy: An Internship Going That Extra Mile

Posted on July 23, 2018 in UK

You may have noticed that the SYP has recently launched a campaign to increase inclusivity, within our society and the industry on a wider level. One of the steps we …

Discovering the Industry beyond Editorial – SYPinto Mentee Juanita

Posted on July 18, 2018 in London

This week we will be introducing you to some of our SYPinto mentees. SYPinto is one of two streams in SYP London’s new mentorship scheme; aimed at supporting individuals with an interest …

Meet SYPinto Mentee Maleeha

Posted on July 17, 2018 in London

This week we will be introducing you to some of our SYPinto mentees. SYPinto is one stream of SYP London’s new mentorship scheme – aimed at supporting individuals with an …

On CVs

Posted on July 2, 2018 in Scotland

Writing CVs and cover letters can be a daunting experience. It’s an exercise in summing up your best and most applicable qualities to the potential employer, in both a professional …

Inclusivity Committee and Survey

Posted on June 29, 2018 in UK

At London Book Fair our UK Chair, Ain Bensenouci, announced that the Society of Young Publishers would be launching an Inclusivity Committee, whose aim would be to oversee and ensure diversity …

Rights Debunked: Top Tips and Recommended Reading

Posted on June 21, 2018 in Oxford

During our last panel session, Rights Debunked! it seemed there was a great interest in titles to read and websites to visit if you’re interested in moving into this area. …

Ask an Expert: Nicola Ramsey, Publisher at Edinburgh University Press

Posted on June 19, 2018 in Scotland, UK

Join us on The Network on Monday 25 June at 6.30pm to enter the world of academic publishing! Nicola Ramsey, Publisher of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Edinburgh University …

SYP Alumni

Posted on June 19, 2018 in UK

If you’re reading this then you fit into one of four categories of people: You are a member of the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) You are thinking of becoming …

Arundhati Roy comes to Oxford

Posted on June 16, 2018 in Oxford

Booker-prize winning author Arundhati Roy discussed her latest novel at Oxford Town Hall earlier this month, in an event organised by Blackwells. In conversation with Dr Faisal Devji, Fellow at …

BookMachine and EMC Design Q&A, Talking Design: Trends

Posted on June 11, 2018 in UK

If there was one area of the publishing industry I wish I could try my hand at, yet at the same time know I will never be able to, it …

BookMachine and EMC Design Q&A, Talking Design: Trends

Posted on June 11, 2018 in UK

If there was one area of the publishing industry I wish I could try my hand at, yet at the same time know I will never be able to, it …

Clio Cornish, Editor at HarperCollins: My Journey into Publishing

Posted on June 4, 2018 in London

Clio Cornish is a current editor with HQ, HarperCollins. She has worked on a wide range of projects during her time with Harper but most recently she has published titles …