The Press Forward Blog


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 …

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 …