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Indie Publisher Spotlight: Saraband

Posted on March 6, 2024 in North

Welcome to the world of Northern publishing, where independent houses craft stories that break the rules and embrace the heart of storytelling. In this series, we’re exploring the growth, focus …

Where do I start? Developing skills for an entry-level role in publishing

Posted on March 4, 2024 in INTO, UK

If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely dipped your toes into the job hunting waters. In the publishing industry, these waters can sometimes feel very deep and very daunting. Not …

2024 Publishing Ins and Outs with SYP North

Posted on February 14, 2024 in North, Uncategorized

You may have noticed a trend going around at the start of 2024 where people are sharing their ‘ins and outs’ for the year – whether it’s new habits they’re …

Freelancing in the industry: sensitivity reading

Posted on February 12, 2024 in London

Freelancing within the publishing industry can be a great way to work in publishing without working in publishing. Or even do on the side of your full-time job, whether that …

Indie Publisher Spotlight: Bluemoose Books

Posted on February 7, 2024 in North

Welcome to the world of Northern publishing, where independent houses craft stories that break the rules and embrace the heart of storytelling. In this series, we’re exploring the growth, focus …

Is AI a friend or foe for publishing folks?

Posted on February 5, 2024 in Oxford

When many of us think of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the first image that comes to mind is a dystopian future where the world is operated by machines. This isn’t surprising considering …

SYP North Book Club: Saltwater Reading Questions

Posted on January 24, 2024 in North

As our next online SYP North Book Club approaches, we’ve taken the time to think about some of the themes and ideas explored in Jessica Andrews captivating novel Saltwater. Join …

Here’s Why You Should Join the SYP North Committee

Posted on January 5, 2024 in North

Are you curious about what goes on behind the scenes with the SYP North Committee? Would you like to meet other northern publishing hopefuls and gain valuable work experience? Perhaps …

Bookmachine Panel: How to Lead Now: Millennials in management and Gen Z in the workforce

Posted on January 2, 2024 in UK

Navigating hybrid work structures, prioritizing team well-being, and juggling a host of other priorities make leadership an important skill to develop. In November 2023, we had the opportunity to attend …

Career Focus: Working in Rights

Posted on November 28, 2023 in Ireland, UK

It’s all too common to believe that working in publishing means working in editorial. Whilst internships are offered across a spectrum of publishing roles, common parlance (and the proliferation of …

The Early Editorial Process: From submission to acquisition

Posted on November 13, 2023 in London

What happens between a book going out on submission to being acquired by a publisher? How complicated or glamorous are they? How do differ? Most submissions are sent to editors …

Behind the Bestsellers: Top Book Marketing Campaigns of 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023 in Oxford

The UK publishing industry had a “record-breaking year” in 2022, with a total income of £6.9bn and 669m physical books sold in the UK, according to new figures from the …