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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Curator Dr Lea Cooper and artists Holly Casio and Chloe Heffernan on zines’ ineffable essence
How a local writing circle became a zine (and much more): An interview with core members Angbeen Abbas and Alex Noble
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …