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Exploring Welsh Publishing: Spotlight on Y Lolfa Press

Posted on May 29, 2023 in Wales

Navigating the publishing industry can be a daunting task, especially for those just starting out. Whilst London boasts some of the biggest names in the business, it’s important not to …

Playing to Your Strengths: Transferable Skills for a Career in Publishing

Posted on May 15, 2023 in North, UK

Are you looking to start a career in the publishing industry, but concerned that you may not have the necessary experience? Don’t worry – you might already have transferable skills …

Opinion: The Problem With The ‘Foot-in-the-Door’ Approach

Posted on April 28, 2023 in Uncategorized

In my experience, when you’re trying to get your first job in publishing, there’s one phrase you’ll hear more than anything else: “you just need to get your foot in …

How to Get a Job in Publishing: Advice from Professor and author Alison Baverstock on getting into publishing with no prior experience

Posted on April 10, 2023 in UK

Welcome back to a new year at Press Forward! We are going spend the next few months here focusing on getting into publishing – from job searching to acing that …

SYP South West: Reflections on the Pathways into Publishing event

Posted on October 25, 2022 in South West

The SYP South West Team were delighted to be able to take part in the Pathways into Publishing event as part of the annual Storytale Festival in Bristol. The event, …

SYP South West spotlight on: David and Charles

Posted on October 13, 2022 in South West

Continuing our spotlight on South West publishing houses is David and Charles, an arts and craft publishers and online-course provider based in Exeter. Initially publishing niche and local-interest titles, the …

Applications for SYP Scotland’s annual conference are now open!

Posted on September 27, 2022 in Scotland

Are you looking to gain publishing experience? Grow your network? Work as a team to create and organise an event? The SYP Scotland’s conference committee applications are now open! Regardless …

Bookshop Spotlight on Falmouth Books

Posted on September 26, 2022 in South West

The SYP South West team caught up with Maisie from The Falmouth Bookseller to chat bookselling in Cornwall, favourite children’s books and the upcoming Falmouth Book Festival. We love our …

SYP South West spotlight on: Little Toller Books

Posted on August 19, 2022 in South West

The SYP South West team caught up with Adrian Cooper from Little Toller Books to talk about indie publishing, the importance of local bookshops and how the publishing house came …

Union Membership and the Publishing Industry

Posted on July 19, 2022 in South West

The South West Committee of the SYP on the importance of joining a union.   When you start your first job in publishing it’s likely that you’ll feel joy and …

SYP South West spotlight on: Arkbound

Posted on June 8, 2022 in South West

As part of a drive to shine a spotlight on publishing houses in the South West, the SYP South West team speak to Steve McNaught at Arkbound, a non-profit publisher …

SYP Ireland: 2021 Mentorship Scheme Testimonials

Posted on May 7, 2022 in Ireland

Mentors “It’s a great opportunity to share industry knowledge and experience, shatter some illusions and offer real routes to work in the world of books. I’d recommend the experience to …