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Behind the Book - The List by Yomi Adegoke

Behind the book: The List by Yomi Adegoke

Posted on August 8, 2024 in North

SYP North dissects the campaign behind their next book club read, delving into marketing, publicity, sales, design and how they all connect. Yomi Adegoke (@yomi.adegoke) published Slay in Your Lane: …

What We Do: Literary Agents

Posted on August 3, 2024 in London

Want to work in publishing, but only have a vague idea of where to start? The industry is incredibly broad, and roles span beyond editorial, across art, production, sales, marketing, …

SYP 75th Anniversary: A Look Into the Evolving Industry with our Alumni

Posted on July 22, 2024 in 75th Anniversary

As the Society of Young Publisher’s reaches its 75th year, we asked our alumni to give us some insight into how the publishing industry is changing. As with any industry, …

Oxford Reads Kafka: A Metamorphosis in Your Hands

Posted on July 11, 2024 in Oxford

2024 isn’t just any year for Franz Kafka fans. The literary giant is being celebrated in grand style. The hundred-year anniversary of his untimely death has been embraced with particular …

AI in the Literary World

Posted on June 10, 2024 in UK

Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest controversies since the right way to pronounce ‘scone’. In the literary world, it can be used to proofread, assist in market research, even …

SYP 75th Anniversary: Interview with SYP Alumni: Jason Mitchell

Posted on June 6, 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 Jason Mitchell, who …

Networking in Publishing: A Survival Guide (A glimpse into the Resource Centre)

Posted on May 26, 2024 in INTO, UK

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there’s only so much publishing insight your secondary school Careers Advisor can give you – and even that might not be enough to …

Now What? How to Succeed in Your First Publishing Role

Posted on May 13, 2024 in London

You’ve just landed your dream role in a publishing house! It could be in the Rights Department, at a Literary Agency, in Editorial, or perhaps in Marketing or Production… Congratulations! …

SYP Ireland: Unlocking Opportunities: Working in Educational Publishing in Ireland

Posted on May 1, 2024 in Ireland

Landing a publishing role can be difficult no matter where you’re based, but due to the limited number of publishing houses based in Ireland, it can be even more challenging …

SYP South West: 5 Key Takeaways from Decentralising the UK Publishing Industry

Posted on April 15, 2024 in South West

  The MA publishing students in Exeter recently had a wonderful launch event for their publication, Literary Networks in the Southwest. This day-long event was packed with a good measure …

SYP Wales: The Hay Festival

Posted on April 3, 2024 in Wales

Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Wales lies a cultural gem that has been captivating minds and sparking conversations for decades – the Hay Festival. This annual celebration of literature, …

Get Into Publishing Panel with the 2024 Trailblazer Award Winners at the London Book Fair

Posted on March 25, 2024 in INTO, UK

Every year, the London Book Fair runs the Trailblazer Awards, in partnership with the Society of Young Publishers, the Publishers Association, and Book Brunch. The Trailblazer Award celebrates professionals in …