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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you have ever found yourself wondering what a role in production entails and how can you land yourself a role, you’re in the right place. We had a chat …
Let’s be honest, sales gets a bad rep. When people think of a job in sales, their mind might go to cold calling strangers, schmoozing people into buying something they …