On Thursday 3rd July, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Comma Press’ Publishing Insights Day at Manchester Metropolitan University, representing the Society of Young Publishers’ North Branch alongside our …
For many publishing hopefuls across the UK, the decision to move to London can feel like a rite of passage, or even a necessity. While there’s a growing effort in …
Curator Dr Lea Cooper and artists Holly Casio and Chloe Heffernan on zines’ ineffable essence
How a local writing circle became a zine (and much more): An interview with core members Angbeen Abbas and Alex Noble
The SYP Ireland committee have been doing what they love best- reading books and chatting about them together! At the time of writing, the Irish book club branch has met …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …