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This Friday SYP Scotland will be heading on down to Neu! Reekie!

Posted on February 26, 2013 in Scotland

  Neu! Reekie! Friday 1st March, 7pm @ Summerhall, Edinburgh The line-up includes Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, BMX Bandits, Miriam Gamble, Ron Butlin (with Jazz accompaniment) and Ainsley Henderson.

Be proud of your work and remember Kim Scott Walwyn

Posted on February 8, 2013 in Uncategorized

Our Vice Chair Andrew Turner brings you his thought on the Kim Scott Wa;wyn priza and why it is as important today as ever. by Andrew Turner One of the …

We’re Recruiting!

Posted on February 5, 2013 in Scotland

If you’re passionate about publishing, bursting with ideas and keen to get stuck in to Scotland’s vibrant literary scene, we want you on the 2013 SYP Scotland Committee! 2012 was …

Calling Young Women of the British Publishing Industry!

Posted on January 28, 2013 in Uncategorized

Lucy Cuthew recently wrote a blog for Booktrust, which they have kindly shared with the SYP, which discussed her experience of the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize, from how she felt nominating …

The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013 in London, North, Oxford, Scotland

Recognising women’s creativity, professionalism and ambition in publishing Now accepting submissions Booktrust is delighted to call for submissions for the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013, the national award recognising women’s …

Publishing and Creative Writing Panel

Posted on November 25, 2012 in Uncategorized

Speakers: Becci Stirrup- Creative Writing Tutor at The University of Leeds (Chair). Tina Jackson- Deputy Editor of a Creative Writing Magazine, with a long career in Arts and as a …

Eyewear Christmas Poetry Launch Party

Posted on November 25, 2012 in Uncategorized

Eyewear is celebrating its first year as an indie poetry publisher on the 5th December with warmth, cheer and merriment at the Oxfam bookshop, Marylebone W1 (nearest tube Baker Street). …

Interactive and Social Reading Seminar Confirmed for Annual SYP Conference!

Posted on October 26, 2012 in Uncategorized

Our Interactive and Social Reading seminar will consider how technology has enabled different reading experiences to emerge by looking at two new companies who are using technology to cater for …

We talk to Laura Austin in the run up to the SYP's annual conference!

Posted on October 23, 2012 in Uncategorized

The book publishing industry has transformed rapidly in a short space of time. We’ve seen videos and music enhancing the reading experience and even more books being converted and released …

We talk to Laura Austin in the run up to the SYP’s annual conference!

Posted on October 23, 2012 in Uncategorized

The book publishing industry has transformed rapidly in a short space of time. We’ve seen videos and music enhancing the reading experience and even more books being converted and released …

Speakers for our Game Changers seminar have been confirmed!

Posted on October 23, 2012 in Uncategorized

The book publishing industry has transformed rapidly in a short space of time. A variety of game changers have left even the most extreme traditionalists pondering over the fate of …

The SYP's Annual Conference – Career Clinic

Posted on October 2, 2012 in Uncategorized

Publishing is one of the toughest industries to get into and trying to obtain an entry-level position requires more than a sparkling CV and a well written cover letter. At …