BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T200000 DTSTAMP:20240902T081812Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-member-exclusive-networking-event/ SUMMARY:SYP UK Member-Exclusive Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join the next SYP UK member-exclusive networking session on Tue sday 3rd September!\n\nJoin this networking session to introduce yourself to others in the community. Whether you are a publishing hopeful or lookin g to meet others developing within the industry\, this is a great way to m ingle with like-minded individuals who share a similar passion for the pub lishing industry.\n\nAll SYP members are welcome! These networking session s are held every two months over Zoom. They will feature a short group ses sion and breakout rooms. Please contact eventsofficer@thesyp.org.uk if yo u have any accessibility requirements. This event will not be recorded.\nN etworking outcomes:\n\n Meet other members in the SYP community\n Develo p your networking skills\n Make valuable connections with those looking t o get into and develop within publishing\n Have fun!\n\nBecome a member t o join this event\nWant to join this event? Become a member to join! We ’d love for you to join us and by becoming a member you’ll also gain a ccess to all of our other members’ events\, our resource centre\, inprin t magazine\, partner discounts\, and more!\nBecome a member here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08 /Copy-of-UK-Member-Exclusive-Networking.png CATEGORIES:UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T150000 DTSTAMP:20240903T211616Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-londons-freshers-week-park-social/ SUMMARY:SYP London's Freshers Week Park Social DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the SYP London's Student Outreach team\, join us for our Park Social on 9th September at 1pm\, where you can picnic\, meet up\, chat\, and play games with other University of London students interested in Publishing. Whether you’re a member\, or just curious\, come along f or a picnic and some great company during Freshers Week!\n\nMeet at Cheste r Gate Entrance\nNearest stations: Regent’s Park\, Great Portland Street \n\nFeel free to bring your favorite snacks\, drinks\, (or just your lovel y selves) to share. So will we!\n\nSee you there! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Park-social.jpg CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:Regent's Park\, 2-1 Chester Gate\, London\, NW1 4JH\, United Kingd om GEO:51.527542;-0.144882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2-1 Chester Gate\, London\, NW1 4JH\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Regent's Park:geo:51. 527542,-0.144882 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240907T200902Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-the-lgbtiaq-cross-publisher-collec tive-being-your-authentic-self-at-work/ SUMMARY:SYP UK & the LGBTIAQ+ Cross-Publisher Collective: Being Your Authen tic Self at Work DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and Q&\;A on being your authentic self with the LGBTIAQ+ Cross-Publisher Collective\, a collective of emplo yee-led groups across the publishing industry. On Thursday 12th September 2024 from 19:00\, two members of the LGBTIAQ+ CPC will give a talk about being your authentic self at work\, followed by an opt-in\, virtual netwo rking session.\n\nHosted online via Zoom\, members are welcome to attend f or the presentation and join the breakout rooms afterwards to network with other LGBTIAQ+ publishing professionals.\n\nIf you're looking for support and connections who understand what it's like to be an LGBTQ+ employee in the publishing industry\, this event is for you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07 /CPC-x-SYP-1.png CATEGORIES:UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T220000 DTSTAMP:20240907T210838Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-career-speed-dating-at-hachett e/ SUMMARY:SYP London Career Speed Dating at Hachette DESCRIPTION:Curious about a specific role in the publishing industry\, eage r to understand what the different departments do\, or just keen to have a n informal chat with someone who works in publishing?\n\nJoin us at Hachet te\, at 6th Story at 7pm Wednesday 18th September\, for an opportunity to speak to industry professionals across all areas of publishing!\n\nThis ev ent is a fantastic opportunity to meet publishing folk and ask all of your burning questions! You’ll have the chance to chat away with like-minded individuals and socialise with the wider publishing community.\n\nThis ev ent is open to publishing hopefuls\, students\, and even those working in the industry who want an insight into a different department\, or are look ing to get ahead! Get yourself a ticket now\, and we look forward to seein g you there! Tickets are £7 for members\, and £10 for non-members. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08 /speed-dating-2.png CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:Hachette UK\, Carmelite House\, 50 Victoria Embankment\, London\, EC4Y 0DZ\, United Kingdom GEO:51.511287;-0.107169 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carmelite House\, 50 Victor ia Embankment\, London\, EC4Y 0DZ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Hachette UK:geo:51.511287,-0.107169 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20240915T163429Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-and-syp-south-west-75th-anniversar y-book-club/ SUMMARY:SYP UK and SYP South West: 75th Anniversary Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join SYP UK and SYP South West for a special 75th Anniversary B ook Club! Bea Fitzgerald\, author of Girl\, Goddess\, Queen will join us as a special guest discussing her novel and her experience as an SYP alumn i. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08 /Book-Club-75th-Twitter-3.png CATEGORIES:South West,UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20240912T114148Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-x-ireland-september-book-club/ SUMMARY:SYP North X Ireland September Book Club: Beautiful World\, Where Ar e You DESCRIPTION:In September SYP North & SYP Ireland are joining forces in a co llaborative book club. Come along as we read 'Beautiful World\, Where Are You' by Sally Rooney. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /SYP-Ireland-and-North-September-book-club.png CATEGORIES:Ireland,North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuysrjkiG9UotUdd6UGFX lQBOzORAPkf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T160000 DTSTAMP:20241004T171134Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-into-and-ahead-75th-anniversary -celebration-non-members-access/ SUMMARY:SYP North Into and Ahead: 75th Anniversary Celebration (Non-members Access) DESCRIPTION:Come mingle with like-minded people at SYP North's 75th Anniver sary Event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /North-75th-banner-updated-3.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:SevenStories\, 30 Lime Street\, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\, 2PQ\, United Kingdom GEO:54.974644;-1.592097 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=30 Lime Street\, Newcastle- upon-Tyne\, 2PQ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SevenStories:g eo:54.974644,-1.592097 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T140000 DTSTAMP:20241018T160055Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-oxford-literary-tour-non-member/ SUMMARY:SYP Oxford - Literary Tour (Non-Member) DESCRIPTION:Our events team will lead you through some of Oxford’s most r ecognisable landmarks\, recounting the lives of its literary masters. Fro m Tolkien to C.S. Lewis\, there is so much to see. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /IMG_7818.jpg CATEGORIES:Oxford LOCATION:Lloyds bank on Cornmarket St\, 1-5 High St\, Carfax \, Oxford\, OX 1 4AB\, United Kingdom GEO:51.752163;-1.257558 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1-5 High St\, Carfax \, Oxf ord\, OX1 4AB\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lloyds bank on C ornmarket St:geo:51.752163,-1.257558 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T210000 DTSTAMP:20241024T134756Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-scotlands-big-scary-book-quiz/ SUMMARY:SYP Scotland's Big Scary Book Quiz DESCRIPTION:Join SYP Scotland at The Shakespeare in Edinburgh at 7pm on the 25th of October for a scarily good night of spooky book trivia! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /The-Big-Scary-Book-Quiz-2.png CATEGORIES:Scotland LOCATION:The Shakespeare\, 65 Lothian Rd\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom GEO:55.947585;-3.205834 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=65 Lothian Rd\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Shakespeare:geo:55.947585,- 3.205834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20241006T224517Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-october-book-club-carmilla/ SUMMARY:SYP North October Book Club: Carmilla DESCRIPTION:Book enthusiasts\, join us on Zoom to talk about Sheridan Le Fa nu's Gothic novella Carmilla.\n\nOur Book Club meetings are an informal s pace to chat with other readers and publishing hopefuls. There are no expe ctations for you to contribute to the discussion or to have your camera on - we want everyone to join in a way that is comfortable for them! Whether you've finished the book\, are part-way through or haven't even opened th e cover\, we would love to see you there.\n\nCarmilla:\n\nPublished twenty -six years before Dracula\, Le Fanu's Carmilla is a key early work in vamp ire fiction.\n\nThe story follows Laura\, a young woman haunted by a child hood encounter with a spectral woman. When a mysterious girl\, Carmilla\, comes to stay at Laura's castle\, they grow close. But Carmilla’s strang e behavior—sleepwalking\, avoiding prayers\, and making romantic overtur es—begins to trouble Laura. Haunted by violent dreams and waking to find bite marks on her neck\, Laura's father intervenes. It becomes clear that Carmilla\, whoever she is\, is far from the innocent young girl she claim s to be.\n\nSheridan Le Fanu:\n\nJoseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was an Iri sh writer of Gothic tales\, mystery novels\, and horror fiction. He was a leading ghost story writer of his time\, central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era.\n\nJoin our Discord server for casual bookis h chatter\, reading milestone updates and more! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /North-October-book-club-Twitter.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89715820189?pwd=c1NBVnNNQTFVTlRxTVJZWS91 b1IvUT09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T213000 DTSTAMP:20241106T173552Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-book-club-a-dowry-of-blood/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED - SYP London Book Club: A Dowry of Blood DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis event is now cancelled\, sorry for any inconvenience!\ n\n\n\nIt's that time again... Get ready for the November book club!\n\nJo in us for an enchanting evening as we discuss A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson. This dark romance is a re-imagining of Dracula\,  covering themes of love\, power\, and liberation. What better way to finish it the spooky season than with this spooky read?!\n\nOur book club meetings are informa l spaces to meet like minded publishing hopefuls and book lovers\, and sim ply have fun and chat! Whether you've sped through the book and loved it\, or only read a chapter\, we'd love to have you join us.\n\n\n\nTime: Wedn esday 6th November\, 7pm\n\nLocation: The Sun Tavern\, Covent Garden\, 66 Long Acre\, London\, WC2E 9JD  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-25-at-11.49.35_b5e96d18.jpg CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T203000 DTSTAMP:20241021T185403Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-on-the-map-panel-showcasing-derby/ SUMMARY:SYP UK: On the Map Panel - Showcasing Derby DESCRIPTION:Join the latest instalment of the SYP UK On the Map series\, a course of panels which aim to showcase various publishing hubs around the UK. We aim to dispel the myth that hopefuls need to move to London to purs ue a career in publishing. This time\, we will be doing a deep dive into D erby\, discussing the experience of working remotely while living in the c ity\, the Publishing MA run by the University of Derby\, and hearing from publishing professionals about their careers and experiences living away f rom London. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /ON-THE-MAP-DERBY.png CATEGORIES:UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T163000 DTSTAMP:20241104T204736Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-south-west-x-brlsi-celebrating-bath-a s-a-city-of-publishing/ SUMMARY:SYP South West X BRLSI: Celebrating Bath as a City of Publishing DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 9 November\, we will be celebrating Bath’s import ance as a centre of publishing with a day-long event featuring local publi sher stalls and career stands\; panel discussions with authors\, agents\, booksellers and publishers\; history talks\; and a pop-up exhibition of 18 th and 19th-century books and other works published in Bath. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /Untitled-370-x-240-px.svg CATEGORIES:South West LOCATION:Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution\, 16 Queen Square\, Bath\, BA1 2HN\, South West\, United Kingdom GEO:51.38328;-2.364241 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=16 Queen Square\, Bath\, BA 1 2HN\, South West\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution:geo:51.38328,-2.364241 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T200000 DTSTAMP:20241021T190054Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-member-exclusive-networking-event- 2/ SUMMARY:SYP UK Member-Exclusive Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join this networking session to introduce yourself to others in the community. Whether you are a publishing hopeful or looking to meet ot hers developing within the industry\, this is a great way to mingle with l ike-minded individuals who share a similar passion for the publishing indu stry. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /SEPTEMBER-UK-Member-Exclusive-Networking-1.png CATEGORIES:UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T203000 DTSTAMP:20241024T110627Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-south-west-autumn-book-club/ SUMMARY:SYP South West Autumn Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 19th November at 7pm-8.30pm for SYP South We st’s Autumn Book Club! This month we’ll be discussing the recently pub lished 'A Sunny Place for Shady People' by Mariana Enriquez ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /SYP-South-West-Book-Club-Nov-Twitter-1-1.svg CATEGORIES:South West LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85605830268?pwd=a9iRsAsLe1ql0OJk7eOQKs6L 31AOsE.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T200000 DTSTAMP:20241119T180044Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-syp-qa-volunteering-as-an-under-re presented-publishing-professional-or-hopeful/ SUMMARY:SYP UK: SYP Q&A – Volunteering as an Under-represented Publishing Professional or Hopeful DESCRIPTION:Join SYP UK for a Q&A and panel discussion on what it’s like volunteering for the SYP\, tips and advice\, and more\, from the perspecti ve of an under-represented publishing professional or hopeful! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /Inclusivity-QA-Twitter-1.png CATEGORIES:UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T200000 DTSTAMP:20241101T201310Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-november-book-club-the-cat-who- saved-books/ SUMMARY:SYP North November Book Club: The Cat Who Saved Books DESCRIPTION:Book enthusiasts\, join us on Zoom to talk about Sosuke Natsuka wa's heart-warming story The Cat Who Saved Books.\n\nOur Book Club meeting s are an informal space to chat with other readers and publishing hopefuls . There are no expectations for you to contribute to the discussion or to have your camera on - we want everyone to join in a way that is comfortabl e for them! Whether you've finished the book\, are part-way through or hav en't even opened the cover\, we would love to see you there.\n\nThe Cat Wh o Saved Books:\n\nNatsuki Books\, a tiny second-hand shop on the town's ed ge\, was Rintaro Natsuki's refuge\, a space his grandfather had filled wit h books. After his grandfather's death\, Rintaro faces closing the shop\, but then a talking tabby cat named Tiger appears\, asking for help. The ca t needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This odd couple will go on three magical adventures to save books from people who have imprisoned\, m istreated and betrayed them. Finally\, there is one last rescue that Rinta ro must attempt alone . . .\n\nSosuke Natsukawa's international bestseller \, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai\, is a story for those fo r whom books are so much more than words on paper.\n\nSosuke Natsukawa:\n\ nSosuke Natsukawa is a Japanese physician and novelist. He graduated from the Shinshu University medical school and practices medicine at a hospital in the largely rural prefecture of Nagano. His multi-volume debut novel\, Kamisama no Karute (God's Medical Records)\, has won several prizes and h as sold over three million copies in Japan. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11 /North-November-book-club-Twitter.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88307396970?pwd=S05XenoyQXdZMmtFK3YySHEy MngzZz09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T170000 DTSTAMP:20241118T125004Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-autumn-conference-2024-publishing-pas t-present-and-future-2/ SUMMARY:SYP Autumn Conference 2024 - Publishing Past\, Present and Future DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to officially announce that SYP London will be hosting the annual conference this year on Saturday 30th November at Ki ngston University! Our theme this year is Publishing Past\, Present and Fu ture\, in line with the celebration of SYP's 75th diamond anniversary. Thr ough a series of discussions with fellow industry professionals\, we hope to explore the trajectory of publishing over the years. We will shocase th e positive changes that have been made in the industry\, engaging in timel y discussions about current industry trends and topics\, whilst also looki ng towards a hopeful future for publishing. There will be an action-packed day planned of panels\, q&\;as workshops and industry stands for both publishing hopefuls and junior level people to gain insight into the indus try or to expand their knowledge further. All tickets are inclusive of a b uffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day and there will be lots of free bookish goodies on offer!\n\nSome panel topics include:\n\n Books in Translation\n Commercial Fiction\n Promoting Inclusivity\n Tiktok Read ing Trends\n Audiobooks\n\nWorkshops\n\n Mini Career Speed Dating\n Lit erary Scouting\n Introduction to Biblio\n Employability\n CV Clinic\n\n Our keynote speaker this year is Vidisha Biswas\, Founder and Managing Dir ector of Footnote Press. Biswas was a co-owner and business development di rector at publishing collective Zed Books\, where she managed the company' s digital transformation strategy before it was acquired by Bloomsbury in 2020. She has also worked at the Morning Star\, New Statesman and Verso Bo oks. Biswas launched Footnote Press in partnership with Bonnier Books UK a pioneering arrangement that combines the editorial independence and agili ty of an indie press with the sales and distribution capabilities of a wor ld-leading publisher. Footnote Press are a mission-oriented publisher comm itted to driving social and narrative change. They seek to centre marginal ised stories and perspectives - other ways of thinking being and organisin g that forefront diversity of experience while highlighting our shared hum anity.\n\nKeep an eye out on our instagram and X (formerly Twitter) @SYP_L ondon for more announcements on panel speakers.\n\nWe are now officially s old out!\n\nA special thank you to our sponsors for their incredible suppo rt: Kingston University\, Bloomsbury\, Inspired Selection\, The Book Trade Charity\, Pan Macmillan\, BookMachine\, CIEP\, The Publishing Training Ce ntre\, Usborne Publishing\, Bookscareers.com and Magic Cat Publishing.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:Kingston University\, Town House\, Penrhyn Rd\, Kingston upon Tham es\, KT1 2EQ\, United Kingdom GEO:51.404097;-0.303796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Town House\, Penrhyn Rd\, K ingston upon Thames\, KT1 2EQ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Kingston University:geo:51.404097,-0.303796 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T104500 DTSTAMP:20241109T160018Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/welcome-keynote-by-vidisha-biswas/ SUMMARY:Welcome & Keynote by Vidisha Biswas DESCRIPTION:Our keynote speaker this year is Vidisha Biswas\, Founder and M anaging Director of Footnote Press. Biswas was a co-owner and business dev elopment director at publishing collective Zed Books\, where she managed t he company’s digital transformation strategy before it was acquired by B loomsbury in 2020. She has also worked at the Morning Star\, New Statesman and Verso Books. Biswas launched Footnote Press in partnership with Bonni er Books UK a pioneering arrangement that combines the editorial independe nce and agility of an indie press with the sales and distribution capabili ties of a world-leading publisher. Footnote Press are a mission-oriented p ublisher committed to driving social and narrative change. They seek to ce ntre marginalised stories and perspectives – other ways of thinking bein g and organising that forefront diversity of experience while highlighting our shared humanity.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Courtyard. \n \nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to RSV P to attend this panel\, please book below. This allows us to assess inter est in each panel and workshop within the conference. Please note that eve nts within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces for these. We str ongly advise that you pre-book onto the events within the conference\, par ticularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T114500 DTSTAMP:20241116T215838Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/commercial-fiction-a-guide-for-aspiring-e ditors/ SUMMARY:Commercial Fiction: A Guide for Aspiring Editors DESCRIPTION:Panel sponsored by  \n\nAre you looking for your first editori al job\, or wondering if it’s the right fit for you? The Sphere fiction editors take you behind the scenes of an editor’s role\, from explaining what publishers mean by commercial versus literary fiction\, to how books are acquired\, edited and published.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Courtyard. \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Pleas e note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capa city and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces fo r these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the events within the c onference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T114500 DTSTAMP:20241129T064008Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/biblio-for-beginners/ SUMMARY:Biblio for Beginners DESCRIPTION:Panel sponsored by \n\nBreaking into publishing or in your firs t job? Join our beginner-friendly workshop on Biblio\, the publishing syst em trusted by over 100 leading publishers worldwide. Designed for beginner s\, this workshop is ideal for those with little to no experience and espe cially valuable for anyone preparing for their first job in publishing. Ga in hands-on guidance to navigate and maximise the platform’s core featur es for streamlined publishing workflows.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Project Space. \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 20 24. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This all ows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference . Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked sp aces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the events withi n the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T124500 DTSTAMP:20241108T201500Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/books-in-translation-syp-autumn-conferenc e-2024/ SUMMARY:Books in Translation: The Changing Landscape of International Ficti on DESCRIPTION:According to Nielsen Books UK\, in 2023\, consumers spent £26m on translated fiction print books\, up 12% on the previous year. This pan el aims to unpack such growing popularity in translated fiction and explor e its changing landscape in the publishing world by asking what thematic t rends can we see emerging in works of translation\, why are these books so special to readers and how can publishers continue to invest in internati onal talent? This panel showcases the cultural diversity and intersectiona lity at the heart of translation and the importance of championing new voi ces in publishing.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Courtyard. \n\nTh is event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces for these. We strongl y advise that you pre-book onto the events within the conference\, particu larly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T124500 DTSTAMP:20241126T203417Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/career-speed-dating/ SUMMARY:Career Speed Dating DESCRIPTION:Panel sponsored by \n\nCurious about a specific role in the pub lishing industry\, eager to understand what the different departments do\, or just keen to have an informal chat with someone who works in publishin g? Join us for our traditional Career Speed Dating\, this time conference edition!\n\nThis workshop is the perfect opportunity to speak to industry professionals across all areas of publishing and ask them what you've alwa ys wanted to know about their roles.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Foyer (main entrance ground area).\n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book b elow. This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto th e events within the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or spe ed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T124500 DTSTAMP:20241129T063357Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/literary-scouts-reading-for-the-publishin g-industry/ SUMMARY:Literary Scouts: Reading for the Publishing Industry DESCRIPTION:In this skills-based workshop and Q&\;A session\, we will be asking the industry professionals about the role that literary scouts pla y in the publishing world. We will explore the relationship readers and sc outs have with publishers and agencies\, the importance of strong market k nowledge and the fundamentals of manuscript evaluation. \n\nOur literary s couts will be sharing their top tips on how they read efficiently and effe ctively for their clients\, looking at how they determine when a book is a strong candidate for translation and constructive ways you can enhance yo ur critical reading and feedback skills.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Project Space. \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 20 24. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This all ows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference . Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked sp aces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the events withi n the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T140000 DTSTAMP:20241122T170939Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/diversity-in-sci-fi-publishing-syp-scotla nd/ SUMMARY:Diversci-fi: Diversity in Sci-Fi Publishing – SYP Scotland DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nUPDATE: Please note that this event will now be held online.\n\nJoin SYP Scotland for a panel event on diversity in sci-fi pub lishing! At this hybrid event\, we will be joined by Francesca Barbini fro m Luna Press\, Eris Young from Shoreline of Infinity\, and Angry Robot Boo ks author Maud Woolf\, in a discussion about inclusivity and diversity in science fiction and in the publishing industry.\n\nDetails\n\nSaturday 30t h November\, 1PM. Links to the webinar will be sent out beforehand.\n\nTic kets are £3 for non-members\, and free for members. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11 /Diversity-in-Sci-Fi_Insta-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T144500 DTSTAMP:20241108T201636Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/the-booktok-effect-turning-social-media-b uzz-into-sales/ SUMMARY:The BookTok Effect: Turning Social Media Buzz into Sales DESCRIPTION:Panel sponsored by \n\nFor the past four years\, BookTok has pl ayed a significant role in shaping social media discussions around books\, influencing not only sales but also the genres dominating bestseller list s and the authors gaining prominence. This panel will explore the key fact ors behind the success of certain books on TikTok\, analyzing why some tit les gain more traction than others and how publishers can effectively leve rage this platform to drive sales. We will also highlight the importance o f listening to reader communities and demonstrate how publishers can harne ss their enthusiasm to maximize engagement and success\n\nThis panel will take place at the Courtyard. \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Con ference 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below . This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the work shops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre -booked spaces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the ev ents within the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed d ating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T144500 DTSTAMP:20241129T064106Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/securing-your-first-role-in-publishing/ SUMMARY:Securing Your First Role in Publishing DESCRIPTION:This skills-based panel will equip you with the insights and st rategies to navigate the publishing industry at the very start of your car eer. With a focus on how to make yourself the ideal candidate\, you will h ear from experts on this panel as they discuss essential skills for career advancement. The power of networking and up-skilling will allow for a ref lection on how you as a young professional can make yourself as employable as possible in this incredibly competitive industry.\n\nThis panel will t ake place at the Project Space. \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book be low. This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within t he conference. Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the w orkshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the events within the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or spee d dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T154500 DTSTAMP:20241129T064244Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/beyond-the-books-fostering-diversity-and- inclusion-in-publishing/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Books: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Publishing DESCRIPTION:Panel sponsored by \n\nThis panel will explore how and why dive rse and inclusive environments are beneficial to the publishing industry\, both for ensuring underrepresented authors and topics are not overlooked and that those wanting to enter and succeed in publishing have the same op portunities as everyone else. We will also discuss the importance of inclu sive marketing\, ensuring books are marketed to diverse audiences and navi gate respectful representation in literature.\n\nThis panel will take plac e at the the Project Space. \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conf erence 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the c onference. Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the works hops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre- booked spaces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the eve nts within the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed da ting. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T154500 DTSTAMP:20241119T210536Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/the-sound-of-the-future/ SUMMARY:Audiobooks: The Sound of the Future DESCRIPTION:Panel sponsored by: \n\nAudiobooks have a far longer history t han you might think: the idea was described more than two hundred years be fore technology made them possible. Only recently have they become mainstr eam. Audiobooks are more popular than ever\, the fastest-growing area of p ublishing in the UK for more than a decade. Some estimates suggest a retai l value in the UK reached £1bn in 2023. \n\nThis panel will examine the drivers behind the growth of the format\, looking into the new innovative formats for both production and distribution of audiobooks\, such as immer sive productions\, all-you-can-eat streaming\, screen-free players\, books hop audiobook tokens. How important is the choice of reader? What about AI ? The panel will discuss trends in different subjects and genres\, and exp lore what the sounds of the future might be.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Courtyard.\n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024 . If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This allow s us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Please note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spac es for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the events within the conference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T164500 DTSTAMP:20241108T203744Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/first-chapter-awards-2024-ceremony/ SUMMARY:First Chapter Awards 2024 Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Shining a spotlight on early professionals and hopefuls from ac ross the book community\n\nJoin the Society of Young Publishers and The Pu blishing Post as we celebrate the inaugural winners of our First Chapter A wards!\n\nThe First Chapter Awards recognise early-stage professionals\, v olunteers and hopefuls within the book community. This award aims to celeb rate those in the very early years in the industry – those in the first five years in the industry – and crucially seeks to involve those from d ifferent roles within the book ecosystem\, from librarians to content crea tors\, aspiring publishers to booksellers.\n\nThere will be a short ceremo ny where the winners will receive their prizes followed by a panel explori ng their perspectives on the industry\, their current activities\, and the ir ambitions.\n\nThis panel will take place at the Courtyard. \n\nThe win ners will be announced shortly so please keep an eye on social media for m ore information.\n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to RSVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This allows us to assess interest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Pl ease note that events within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a c apacity and on the day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces for these. We strongly advise that you pre-book onto the events within th e conference\, particularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11 /First-Chapter-Awards-Ceremony.png CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T171500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T201500 DTSTAMP:20241124T153243Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/post-conference-social/ SUMMARY:Post-Conference Social DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Waggon and Horses for a post-conference social! \n\nThis event is part of the SYP London Conference 2024. If you wish to R SVP to attend this panel\, please book below. This allows us to assess int erest in each panel and workshop within the conference. Please note that e vents within the smaller rooms like the workshops have a capacity and on t he day we will prioritise those who have pre-booked spaces for these. We s trongly advise that you pre-book onto the events within the conference\, p articularly if they are workshops or speed dating. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /Conference-announcementwebsite_FINAL.png CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:The Waggon and Horses\, 1 Surbiton Hill Rd\, Surbiton\, United Kin gdom GEO:51.399132;-0.301963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Surbiton Hill Rd\, Surbit on\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Waggon and Horses:geo:5 1.399132,-0.301963 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T200000 DTSTAMP:20241124T143145Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-into-childrens-publishing-panel / SUMMARY:SYP North Into: Children's Publishing Panel DESCRIPTION:Join SYP North as we are joined by Liz Scott to discuss the wor ld of children's publishing in an hour long panel. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11 /Childrens-Publishing-Panel.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88357595637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T200000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171931Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-christmas-quiz-and-networking-even t/ SUMMARY:SYP UK Christmas Quiz and Networking Event DESCRIPTION:As we wrap up the year\, settle in with a cozy drink and join S YP UK’s final networking event of 2024—a festive\, book-themed Christm as quiz! Unlike our usual networking events\, this session is open to ever yone\, whether you're an SYP member or not. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11 /SYP-UK.png CATEGORIES:UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T160000 DTSTAMP:20241201T132718Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-into-and-ahead-bookshop-crawl/ SUMMARY:SYP North Into and Ahead: Bookshop Crawl DESCRIPTION:SYP North are holding a bookshop crawl in York in December. Wan t to go with like-minded people to various independent and commercial book shops\, this is the event for you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10 /SYP-North-upcoming-events-banners-2.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:Brew and Brownie\, 5 Museum Street\, York\, YO1 7DT\, United Kingd om X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5 Museum Street\, York\, YO 1 7DT\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Brew and Brownie:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T190000 DTSTAMP:20250109T123507Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-uk-and-oxford-pulling-back-the-publis hing-curtain-inclusivity-and-the-people-behind-it/ SUMMARY:SYP UK and Oxford Pulling Back the Publishing Curtain: Inclusivity and the People Behind It DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk with publishing professionals leading on div ersity\, equity\, and inclusion aims within the publishing industry. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12 /Twitter-Asset-Inclusivity-and-the-People-Behind-It.png CATEGORIES:Oxford,UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T120000 DTSTAMP:20250109T192012Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-annual-general-meeting-2025/ SUMMARY:SYP Annual General Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the SYP AGM for an exciting start to 2025! We will w rap up our 75th year running by hearing from industry speakers and SYP's r egional branches\, discussing SYP's highlights and achievements this year\ , and introducing the 2025 committees! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11 /SYP-AGM-Slides-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T220000 DTSTAMP:20250120T092857Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-book-pub-quiz/ SUMMARY:SYP London Book Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:\n\nWe’re so excited to be hosting our hugely popular\, annua l SYP Book Pub Quiz\, raising money to support The Book Trade Charity! Gar y Wigglesworth\, author of The Book Lover’s Quiz Book\, will be returnin g for the third year running as quiz master and will put your literary kno wledge to the test for a chance to win lots of bookish goodies!\n\nYou’l l also have a chance to win more prizes along the way in our raffle. Ticke ts for the raffle are available to buy with your general admission or on t he day (please be advised to bring cash for this).\n\nTeam sizes should be between 5-7 people\, however tickets must be purchased individually. Don ’t worry if you’re arriving as an individual\, all you need to do is b uy a ticket and we will pair you up in a team on the day! Likewise\, if yo u have a group smaller than 5\, we will add other pairs/individuals to you r group to make the teams even(ish).\n\nVenue: The George and Monkey\, 68 Amwell St\, London EC1R 1UU\n\nDate: Wednesday 22nd January 2025\n\nTime: 6.30pm arrival\, quiz starts at 7pm\n\nWe hope to see you there!\n\n \ ;\n\n****\n\nAbout The Book Trade Charity\nThe Book Trade Charity exists t o support colleagues across the book trade and their families\, providing grants and housing when they need it most. They can help with: utilities b ills\, groceries\, transport\, medical costs\, funeral costs\, counselling \, household items\, relocation\, training\, development and housing needs .\nA SAFETY NET – They act fast to help colleagues at the point of crisi s. Putting food on tables\, heating homes and keeping the lights on for hu ndreds of families.\nA SPRINGBOARD – but they don’t stop there. They a ctively drive positive change across the trade and are strongly committed to building a more inclusive and diverse book trade. They have helped hund reds of colleagues to enter the industry\, relocate for the job of their d reams and hundreds more gain the skills they need to go further and to rea lise their potential.\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01 /WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-09-at-16.09.24.jpeg CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:The George and Monkey\, 68 Amwell St\, London\, EC1R 1UU\, United Kingdom GEO:51.529942;-0.110246 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=68 Amwell St\, London\, EC1 R 1UU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The George and Monkey:ge o:51.529942,-0.110246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T200000 DTSTAMP:20250111T215407Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-january-book-club-legends-and-l attes/ SUMMARY:SYP North January Book Club: Legends & Lattes DESCRIPTION:Book enthusiasts\, join us on Zoom to talk about Travis Baldree 's cosy fantasy Legends &\; Lattes.\n\nOur Book Club meetings are an i nformal space to chat with other readers and publishing hopefuls. There ar e no expectations for you to contribute to the discussion or to have your camera on - we want everyone to join in a way that is comfortable for them ! Whether you've finished the book\, are part-way through or haven't even opened the cover\, we would love to see you there.\n\nLegends &\; Latte s\n\nHigh fantasy\, low stakes - with a double-shot of coffee.\n\nAfter de cades of adventuring\, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her swo rd for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream - for she plans to ope n the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there kno ws what coffee actually is.\n\nTravis Baldree\n\nTravis is an author\, au diobook narrator\, and video game designer. He is best known for the video game Torchlight\, for narrating the audiobooks of the Cradle series by Wi ll Wight\, and for his novel Legends &\; Lattes. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12 /North-January-2025-book-club-Twitter.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87078921469?pwd=WIKVz4u7R7oQ32ambdp1qjR8 TR9CTk.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T200000 DTSTAMP:20250123T193232Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-scotland-publishing-cv-workshop/ SUMMARY:SYP Scotland Stirling University Publishing CV Workshop DESCRIPTION:Are you a student at the University of Stirling looking to get onto the publishing career ladder? Then we have the workshop for you!\n\nJ oin us on the 10th of February where we'll be offering advice on how to bu ild the perfect publishing CV.\n\nThis event is open to Stirling Universit y students and is totally free\, and will be held on the university campus . We can't wait to see you there! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01 /WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-23-at-18.52.32_e68ef4e6.jpg CATEGORIES:Scotland LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/2BR5U23n5WyyyDd96 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T210000 DTSTAMP:20250115T181853Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-february-book-club-wild-houses / SUMMARY:SYP London February Book Club: Wild Houses DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Book Club of the year to discuss Wild Hou ses by Colin Barrett\n\nA darkly funny and deeply moving debut novel about crimes of desperation\, dreams abandoned\, and small-town secrets that wo n’t stay buried\n\nIn Ballina\, the simmering feud between small-time dr ug-dealer Cillian English and County Mayo’s enforcers\, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia\, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum. Soon the reclusi ve Dev and Cillian’s teenage brother Doll are drawn headlong into the Fe rdias’ revenge fantasy. Meanwhile\, Doll’s girlfriend Nicky sets out o n a feverish mission to save him.\n\nLife in this ordinary town will never be the same again… ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01 /WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-15-at-3.56.34-PM.jpeg CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:Sun Tavern Covent Garden\, 66 Long Acre\, \, London\, WC2E 9JD\, U nited Kingdom GEO:51.514012;-0.122678 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=66 Long Acre\, \, London\, WC2E 9JD\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sun Tavern Covent Gar den:geo:51.514012,-0.122678 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T200000 DTSTAMP:20250207T133706Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-october-book-club-tender-is-the -flesh/ SUMMARY:SYP North February Book Club: Tender is the Flesh DESCRIPTION:Book enthusiasts\, join us on Zoom to talk about Agustina Bazte rrica's chilling novel Tender is the Flesh.\n\nOur Book Club meetings are an informal space to chat with other readers and publishing hopefuls. Ther e are no expectations for you to contribute to the discussion or to have y our camera on - we want everyone to join in a way that is comfortable for them! Whether you've finished the book\, are part-way through or haven't e ven opened the cover\, we would love to see you there.\n\nContent warning: this book is at points very shocking with content that could upset reader s. Feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss this before you sta rt reading. We want everyone to have an enjoyable book club experience.\n\ nTender is the Flesh:\n\nIt all happened so quickly. First\, animals becam e infected with the virus and their meat became poisonous. Then government s initiated the Transition. Now\, ‘special meat’ – human meat – is legal.\n\nMarcos is in the business of slaughtering humans – only no on e calls them that. He works with numbers\, consignments\, processing. One day\, he’s given a gift to seal a deal: a specimen of the finest quality . He leaves her in his barn\, tied up\, a problem to be disposed of later. \n\nBut she haunts Marcos. Her trembling body\, and watchful gaze\, seem t o understand. And soon\, he becomes tortured by what has been lost – and what might still be saved.\n\nAgustina Bazterrica:\n\nAgustina Bazterrica is an Argentinian novelist and short-story writer. She is a central figur e in the Buenos Aires literary scene\, working as a cultural organiser and workshop curator. She has received several awards for her writing\, most notably the Premio Clarín Novela for her second novel\, Tender is the Fl esh\, which has been translated into over 20 languages. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /Tender-is-the-Flesh-Website-1.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83535954465?pwd=FcBU8dsJN1npjujbOPO8IqzU T1jDby.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T114500 DTSTAMP:20250301T130323Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/london-book-fair-panel-how-to-get-into-pu blishing-with-the-2025-trailblazers/ SUMMARY:London Book Fair Panel - How to get into Publishing with the 2025 T railblazers DESCRIPTION:Join SYP UK as they chat with this year’s Trailblazers about their careers\, their successes and what they imagine the next year will b ring. The panellists will be able to share their knowledge and expertise a bout the publishing industry for those hoping to work in publishing. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /SYP-LBF-Website-Assets-2025.png CATEGORIES:UK LOCATION:Olympia London\, Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UZ\, United King dom GEO:51.495215;-0.211074 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UZ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Olympia London:geo:51 .495215,-0.211074 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T170000 DTSTAMP:20250304T114335Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/london-book-fair-panel-when-are-you-ready -to-take-the-next-step/ SUMMARY:London Book Fair Panel - When Are You Ready to Take the Next Step? DESCRIPTION:Led by experienced HR professionals and industry experts\, this panel will explore key considerations for career progression\, including identifying growth opportunities\, assessing your readiness\, and advocati ng for yourself. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /SYP-LBF-Website-Assets-2025-1.jpg CATEGORIES:UK LOCATION:Olympia London\, Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UZ\, United King dom GEO:51.4937;-0.215627 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UZ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Olympia London:geo:51 .4937,-0.215627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T180000 DTSTAMP:20250213T223350Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/london-book-fair-networking-event-and-rec eption-drinks/ SUMMARY:London Book Fair - Networking Event and Reception Drinks DESCRIPTION:Join SYP UK for drinks and refreshments to wrap up the day at t he London Book Fair! Network with industry professionals and publishing ho pefuls in a relaxed setting.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /SYP-LBF-Website-Assets-2025-3.jpg CATEGORIES:UK LOCATION:Olympia London\, Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UZ\, United King dom GEO:51.495215;-0.211074 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UZ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Olympia London:geo:51 .495215,-0.211074 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T210000 DTSTAMP:20250226T214549Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-march-book-club-i-who-have-nev er-known-men/ SUMMARY:SYP London March Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for our March Book Club to discuss I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.\n\nA young woman is kept in a cage under ground with thirty-nine other females\, guarded by armed men who never spe ak\; her crimes unremembered… if indeed there were crimes.\n\nThe younge st of forty—a child with no name and no past—she survives for some pur pose long forgotten in a world ravaged and wasted. In this reality where i ntimacy is forbidden—in the unrelenting sameness of the artificial days and nights—she knows nothing of books and time\, of needs and feelings.\ n\nThen everything changes… and nothing changes.\n\nA young woman who ha s never known men—a child who knows of no history before the bars and re straints—must now reinvent herself\, piece by piece\, in a place she has never been… and in the face of the most challenging and terrifying of u nknowns: freedom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /8f175ac1-c895-43a8-9023-2cd4932f5ee0.jpg CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:The Sun Tavern\, 66 Long Acre\, London\, WC2E 9JD\, United Kingdom GEO:51.514012;-0.122678 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=66 Long Acre\, London\, WC2 E 9JD\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Sun Tavern:geo:51.51 4012,-0.122678 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T200000 DTSTAMP:20250314T171032Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-south-west-march-book-club-bright-you ng-women/ SUMMARY:SYP South West March Book Club: Bright Young Women DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 20th March at 7pm-8pm for SYP South West’ s Book Club! This month we’ll be discussing ‘Bright Young Women’ by Jessica Knoll. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /SYP-South-West-March-Book-Club.png CATEGORIES:South West LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86022513960?pwd=kid4NsYZbYKDsBOF33bdsuLi aQ7VqP.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T210000 DTSTAMP:20250305T211337Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-navigating-borders-rights-depa rtment-panel/ SUMMARY:SYP London\, Navigating Borders: Rights Department Panel DESCRIPTION:Rights is more than just "the legal side" of publishing—it's about expanding the reach of stories across the globe!  \n\n\nWhile righ ts work does involve managing copyrights\, it’s so much more than that. It’s about building relationships with international publishers\, unders tanding diverse markets\, negotiating deals that benefit authors and publi shers alike\, and collaborating with other departments to bring books to n ew audiences in different formats and languages.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03 /Photo-from-Annapaola-Paparo-1.jpg CATEGORIES:London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T200000 DTSTAMP:20250303T205928Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-march-book-club-on-earth-were-b riefly-gorgeous/ SUMMARY:SYP North March Book Club: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous DESCRIPTION:Book enthusiasts\, join us on Zoom to talk about Ocean Vuong's heartbreaking novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.\n\nOur Book Club mee tings are an informal space to chat with other readers and publishing hope fuls. There are no expectations for you to contribute to the discussion or to have your camera on - we want everyone to join in a way that is comfor table for them! Whether you've finished the book\, are part-way through or haven't even opened the cover\, we would love to see you there.\n\nOn Ear th We're Briefly Gorgeous\n\nThis is a letter from a son to a mother who c annot read. Written when the speaker\, Little Dog\, is in his late twentie s\, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born. It tells of Vietnam\, of the lasting impact of war\, and of his family's s truggle to forge a new future. And it serves as a doorway into parts of Li ttle Dog's life his mother has never known - episodes of bewilderment\, fe ar and passion - all the while moving closer to an unforgettable revelatio n.\n\nOcean Vuong\n\nBorn in Saigon\, Vietnam and raised in Hartford\, Con necticut in a working class family of nail salon and factory laborers\, Oc ean Vuong was educated at nearby Manchester Community College before trans ferring to Pace University to study International Marketing. Without compl eting his first term\, he dropped out and enrolled at Brooklyn College\, w here he graduated with a BA in Nineteenth Century American Literature. He subsequently received his MFA in Poetry from NYU. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03 /SYP-NORTH-MARCH-BOOK-CLUB-2025-X.png CATEGORIES:North LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84718247691?pwd=vkgiYFc1s7MtMzW3zIdKVFPv locUjo.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T230000 DTSTAMP:20250305T214102Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-london-assistants-in-publishing-drink s/ SUMMARY:SYP London: Assistants in Publishing Drinks DESCRIPTION:Are you in your first few years of working in the publishing in dustry? Come and join us for some early evening drinks in Covent Garden an d meet other assistants working in publishing! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03 /Photo-from-Annapaola-Paparo.jpg CATEGORIES:London LOCATION:The Sun Tavern\, 66 Long Acre\, London\, WC2E 9JD\, United Kingdom GEO:51.514012;-0.122678 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=66 Long Acre\, London\, WC2 E 9JD\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Sun Tavern:geo:51.51 4012,-0.122678 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T200000 DTSTAMP:20250326T214926Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-wales-march-book-club-the-significanc e-of-swans/ SUMMARY:SYP Wales March Book Club : The Significance of Swans DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first book club of 2025 to discuss The Signific ance of Swans by Rhiannon Lewis\, a post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller se t in Wales! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03 /March-Book-Club-.png CATEGORIES:Wales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T200000 DTSTAMP:20250328T182735Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-north-into-and-ahead-the-journey-of-a -northern-poet-into-publishing/ SUMMARY:SYP North Into and Ahead: The Journey of a Northern Poet into Publi shing DESCRIPTION:Join SYP North to discuss Northern Poetry! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02 /SYP-North-2803-Comms-Email.png CATEGORIES:North END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR