Past Events

What does an editor do? Read books, right? How is that any different than a literary agent? What is a literary agent? What do they [...]

In publishing, the 'big five' tend to dominate conversation, but we owe a lot to the hardworking and creative independent presses that diversify the industry. [...]

Are you thinking that you might want a career in Rights but know you don't have a traditional background in publishing? Feel like it's holding [...]

Join us on Wednesday at 19:00 for an hour-long panel that will answer your questions, quell your concerns, and shed light on what AI is - and isn't - changing in the publishing world.

Whether you're in your first few years of working in the publishing industry, or interested in getting into it, come and join us for some [...]

Are you a student thinking about a career in publishing? Feeling overwhelmed by the different pathways in the industry? Do you want to find out [...]

Join us in the Sun Tavern for our May Book Club to discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy!

Description Join SYP South West for a live Zoom Q&A with writer, editor, and mentor Natalie Young. In this session, we’ll explore her current writing [...]

Join us for a thought provoking online panel on ‘Insights into the UK Publishing Industry from an International Perspective’ on 28th April, 7-8pm. The panel will last around 45 minutes, with time for questions at the end. 

Join Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, founder of The Roaring Lion Newcastle, for an insightful online panel exploring the growth of African Literature in the North East, and the essential role of the small press within today's publishing environment.