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Equality in Publishing relaunch and an 'Out-Spoken' review

Posted on April 24, 2014 in Uncategorized

This week we’re really excited to bring you news of the relaunch of Equality in Publishing and an amazing review of spoken word night ‘Outspoken: Second Birthday Special’. PA and …

Equality in Publishing relaunch and an ‘Out-Spoken’ review

Posted on April 24, 2014 in Uncategorized

This week we’re really excited to bring you news of the relaunch of Equality in Publishing and an amazing review of spoken word night ‘Outspoken: Second Birthday Special’. PA and …

Kim Scott Walwyn Prize shortlist announced and report from Bologna

Posted on April 13, 2014 in Uncategorized

This week at the SYP has been all about book fairs and we are delighted to bring you an update on the Kim Scott Walwyn prize as well as a …

Guest post: Top Tips for your Publishing Career

Posted on March 29, 2014 in Uncategorized

The SYP has been very busy with career related activities this week. Below our London Chair Helen Youngs talks about everything she has learned from our experts: This week has …

Fairy Tale Publishing

Posted on March 16, 2014 in Uncategorized

by Hannah Lyons @HGLyons ‘Fairy tale’ has no universally agreed definition, but usually indicates a short story with limited description, which has to feature magic (but not necessarily fairies). There …

SYP Career Speed Dating – 18th February 2014

Posted on March 2, 2014 in Uncategorized

by Emma Jessup Whether its love or a new career you’re looking for, the two are more closely linked than you might think. In both pursuits, you’re threatened with rejection …

Wiley – Editorial Assistant, Psychology Books

Posted on February 3, 2014 in Uncategorized

Wiley John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a leading global publisher providing print and online content and services for worldwide academic, professional, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly and consumer markets. Wiley …

SYP AGM 2014: Why do people buy books?

Posted on January 31, 2014 in Uncategorized

The Society of Young Publishers came together on the 27th January for our AGM in the wonderful surroundings of Stationers’ Hall. The purpose of the AGM is to celebrate the …

Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2014: Now open for entries and nominations

Posted on January 15, 2014 in Uncategorized

Booktrust is delighted to call for entries and, for the first time, nominations for the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2014, the national award that celebrates women’s achievements and potential in …

SYP Oxford Vacancies 2014

Posted on January 9, 2014 in Oxford

Oxford SYP have vacancies for TWO Speaker Events Co-ordinators. If you’d like to hear more about these positions please send your CV and a covering letter to: oxford@thesyp.org.uk ________________________________________________________

Find me a find, catch me a catch: Recruitment company Atwood Tate as a Publishing Matchmaker.

Posted on January 9, 2014 in Uncategorized

SYP Oxford Co-chair Emma Williams met Claire Louise Kemp of Atwood Tate to talk publishing employment myths, legends and unconventional career paths … The results are presented to you as: …

SYP Conference 2013: Liveblog

Posted on November 23, 2013 in Uncategorized

Today our Society of Young Publishers Conference 2013 takes place at Oxford Brookes University. Throughout the day our guest blogger, Nicola Osborne from EDINA, will be liveblogging the keynotes and her highlights from …