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Dreaming of a career in children’s publishing? Let yourself be inspired by Carly Blake!

Posted on August 24, 2025 in INTO, London

A children’s editor who has worked extensively at companies such as Bonnier Books and Miles Kelly, Carly Blake has recently gone freelance with her very own Carly Blake Books.

My Experience Volunteering at Irish Book Festivals as a Publishing Hopeful

Posted on July 28, 2025 in INTO, Ireland, Uncategorized

There are many things a publishing hopeful can do to get a peek into the publishing industry, but I have found that one of the most exciting ways is to …

Inside The Comma Press Publishing Insights Day

Posted on July 21, 2025 in INTO, North

On Thursday 3rd July, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Comma Press’ Publishing Insights Day at Manchester Metropolitan University, representing the Society of Young Publishers’ North Branch alongside our …

Making the Move to London: Tips for Publishing Hopefuls

Posted on June 30, 2025 in INTO, North

For many publishing hopefuls across the UK, the decision to move to London can feel like a rite of passage, or even a necessity. While there’s a growing effort in …

Zines Forever! at the Wellcome Collection

Posted on June 16, 2025 in Diversity & Inclusivity, INTO, London

Curator Dr Lea Cooper and artists Holly Casio and Chloe Heffernan on zines’ ineffable essence

Page of Wands to beat the indie SE London literary scene

Posted on May 26, 2025 in Launch, London

How a local writing circle became a zine (and much more): An interview with core members Angbeen Abbas and Alex Noble

SYP Ireland Read “Banned Books That Shouldn’t be Banned”

Posted on May 19, 2025 in INTO, Ireland

The SYP Ireland committee have been doing what they love best- reading books and chatting about them together!   At the time of writing, the Irish book club branch has met …

The North Writes Back: Showcasing Bold New Fiction From Northern England

Posted on April 21, 2025 in North

In this SYP North Spotlight, we celebrate three powerful emerging voices from Northern England – Rozie Kelly, Mark Wright, and Lucy Rose – alongside the publishers bringing their work into …

From Lecture Hall to Publishing House: What a Master’s in Publishing Really Offers

Posted on April 7, 2025 in INTO, North

Breaking into the publishing industry is a daunting prospect. It’s a notoriously competitive field and, for those outside of London, opportunities can feel scarce. Many entry-level roles demand far more …

Four Things I Learned at the 2025 London Book Fair

Posted on March 24, 2025 in AHEAD, INTO, London, UK

If there’s one event where you really feel like you’re at the epicentre of the publishing industry, it’s the London Book Fair (LBF). Taking place across three days each spring, …

On love, labels, connection, connectivity and untold stories

Posted on March 10, 2025 in London

The bold neon pink characters scream the title on a neon yellow base. The book cover has every right to be loud, considering the unprecedented contents: the intergenerational story of …

Internships in 2025: Better News, Better Vibes

Posted on February 24, 2025 in INTO, London

To intern or not to intern? If this is your current dilemma, knowing that it has affected crowds of young graduates for the past twenty years might bring some relief. …