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Reserve a copy of the SYP’s 60th Anniversary Book

Posted on July 9, 2009 in Uncategorized

We are very excited to announce that the SYP’s 60th anniversary book will be launched during this autumn.  The society was born in the embers of the Second World War, …

Bridget Moans

Posted on July 9, 2009 in Uncategorized

Yes, I’m back! And this time, amazingly, I’m not moaning about men (or more specifically, the lack of them). ‘What’s your problem now then?’ I hear you cry – or …

Commissioning Editor, London: 2

Posted on July 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

I was with some of the office in the pub. Marcus was on the bar stool beside me, to the right. To my left was Frank, just about holding himself up. It was …

How to Create and Edit SYP-60 chapters

Posted on July 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

First off, log into the website via the SYP-60 homepage.  If you want to edit an existing chapter, then don’t click the following hyperlink on your chapter page: The above Edit link …

The Essential Guide to Publishing Work Experience

Posted on July 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

Nora Mahony illustrates the dos and don’ts of this rite of passage that so many young publishers go through. Spare a thought for that much-maligned period in all of our …

Marketability Summer Sale for SYP members

Posted on July 1, 2009 in Uncategorized

Marketability have 3 places on each practical training course autumn date available at the discounted price of £270 (normal price is £370). With 14 course dates to choose from, that’s precisely …

wordPLAY launch night

Posted on June 25, 2009 in Uncategorized

North-West London’s own spoken word extravaganza drops anchor at the Good Ship, Kilburn on Tuesday July 7th from 7pm.  Hosted by SYP Speaker Meeting Co-ordinator Rebecca Fenton. Featuring six performers …

Publishing Now and Then

Posted on June 23, 2009 in Uncategorized

  The Gennaro room at The Groucho Club was packed for the SYP’s retrospective overview of the publishing industry. Tied in to the society’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the event saw …

A Day in the Life of a … Cover Designer

Posted on June 23, 2009 in Uncategorized

What does a typical day as a designer involve? A work day tends to be pretty varied but always really busy. I have a staff of four designers and we …

In Response To… The Espresso Book Machine

Posted on June 22, 2009 in Uncategorized

Hot on the heels of the e-reader, the Espresso Book Machine (EBM) is the latest development in new technology that could bring us one step closer to a revolution in …

Writer’s Handbook 2010 50% discount for SYP members

Posted on June 13, 2009 in Uncategorized

The publishers of The Writer’s Handbook 2010 are offering SYP members 50% discount off the cover price.  To claim this discount, please visit our Offers page. Of particular revelance to SYP members …

Commissioning Editor, London: 1

Posted on June 9, 2009 in Uncategorized

I haven’t spoken much about the office. I guess this is partly out of deference to my travels, which seemed more interesting at the time, and partly because it is often …