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Discover this year's Unwin Award shortlist: www.publishers.org.uk/the-unwin-aw...

17.02.2026 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are proud to support the @publishersassoc.bsky.social Publishing Inclusion Pledge to help create a more inclusive and equitable #publishing industry.๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ“–๏ธ

โ„น๏ธMore information here: www.publishers.org.uk/our-work/div...

13.02.2026 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Publishing Professional Apprenticeship The LDN Publishing Apprenticeship Standard is a 13 month programme that covers key parts of the publishing process and is designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of the publisher.

Did you know there's an apprenticeship that helps you get to grips with the range of roles in publishing and find out where you might fit? Discover the Publishing Professional Apprenticeship: www.publishers.org.uk/about-publis... #BookSky #NAW2026

12.02.2026 12:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tenth Westminster Book Awards winners announced at Houses of Parliament A Different Kind of Power by former New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, A Life and a Half by Minister for Trade Policy, Sir Chris Bryant MP, and The Football Battalions: The Elite Footballers ...

Discover the winners at last night's Westminster Book Awards๐ŸŽ‰: www.publishers.org.uk/tenth-westmi...

05.02.2026 17:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Carolineย Criadoย Perez toย deliverย Unwinย Lecture Caroline Criado Perez โ€“ writer, broadcaster, feministย campaignerย and winner of the inaugural Unwin Award โ€“ will deliver this yearโ€™s Unwin Lecture.ย ย  Theย Lecture will focus on the value that publishing...

Caroline Criado Perez โ€“ writer, broadcaster, feminist campaigner and winner of the inaugural Unwin Award โ€“ will deliver this yearโ€™s Unwin Lecture.
Read more: www.publishers.org.uk/caroline-cri...

03.02.2026 09:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Publishing Inclusion Pledge Welcomeโ€ฏto theโ€ฏPublishingโ€ฏInclusionโ€ฏPledgeโ€ฏfor UK publishersโ€ฏwhich covers the period from January 2026 โ€“ December 2028.โ€ฏโ€ฏAny UK publishing company, or sector organisation, can sign up to support the p...

We encourage publishers of all sectors, sizes and specialisms, as well as employee groups and other publishing industry organisations, to sign the Pledge and work with us to take action to support inclusion in all its forms. Find out more and sign up๐Ÿ”ฝ www.publishers.org.uk/publishing-i...

28.01.2026 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A logo for the pledge the includes jigsaw puzzle pieces forming a complete head.

A logo for the pledge the includes jigsaw puzzle pieces forming a complete head.

Today we launch our Publishing Inclusion Pledge with 50 founding signatories, including publishers, sector organisations and groups.
The Pledge is a commitment to ensure publishing is an environment where everyone is respected, heard and supported.

28.01.2026 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Andrew smiles at the camera. A quote box says 'We have a unique role in challenging misinformation, disinformation and the biases we might have'

Andrew smiles at the camera. A quote box says 'We have a unique role in challenging misinformation, disinformation and the biases we might have'

Our #PeopleofPublishing campaign celebrates the people making a difference across the industry. Meet Andrew from @sagepub.com and find out more: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...

20.01.2026 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you're a smaller, regional publisher who wants funding support to host a trainee, take a look at this... ๐Ÿ”ฝ๐Ÿ“ฐ #BookSky
Interested? Find more info: creativeaccess.org.uk/the-david-te...

08.01.2026 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Get inspired in 2026 with our #PeopleofPublishing, as they remind us of their proudest moments in their careers. #PeopleofPublishing

05.01.2026 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A big red shiny bauble in a Christmas tree containing the Publishers Association logo

A big red shiny bauble in a Christmas tree containing the Publishers Association logo

Season's greetings from everyone at the Publishers Association! ๐ŸŽ„
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Our last office day for this year is 24 December, with the office reopening on 2 January 2026.

19.12.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New council of experts to advocate for the creative industries The Creative Industries Council (CIC) is a key forum that brings together Government and the businesses and trade bodies of the UKโ€™s creative industries

Publishers Association CEO, Dan Conway, will be part of the newly reformed Creative Industries Council: www.gov.uk/government/n...

16.12.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tenth Westminster Book Awards shortlists revealed The Westminster Book Awards presented by the Booksellers Association and the Publishers Association have announced this yearโ€™s shortlists. They include books from Minister for Trade Policy Sir Chris B...

Discover the books on the shortlist for the tenth Westminster Book Awards: ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‘‰ www.publishers.org.uk/tenth-westmi...

09.12.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Amanda is smiling at the camera in the corner of the post alongside the quote 'At our best, I think we are curious and trustworthy tastemakers'

Amanda is smiling at the camera in the corner of the post alongside the quote 'At our best, I think we are curious and trustworthy tastemakers'

Get to know Amanda and her fellow 2025 #PeopleofPublishing: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...

05.12.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Calling educators! โœจ

Join us at our Educators webinar on Monday 15th December to hear about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans, and how you can help make reading fun in your classroom. ๐Ÿ“š

Sign up now - buff.ly/OtjqSeg

24.11.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ever wondered how a new joiner experiences their day at Springer Nature? Joanna, Social Media Manager, shares her workflow, quiet starts, team catch-ups, and focused creative sessions.
Discover #LifeAtSpringerNature.

Do you want to be #BePartOfProgress? springernature.com/careers

#WorkInPublishing

19.11.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: โ€˜Hear from staff members at LUP on what they love about their jobs, and advice on how to get into publishing.โ€™ On the bottom left is an illustration of a person with short hair holding an open purple book in front of their face. A curved red arrow points toward the next image.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: โ€˜Hear from staff members at LUP on what they love about their jobs, and advice on how to get into publishing.โ€™ On the bottom left is an illustration of a person with short hair holding an open purple book in front of their face. A curved red arrow points toward the next image.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜What does your job entail? What does a typical day look like?โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: โ€œAs a Senior Production Editor, I oversee the production process of academic books from the point the manuscripts are handed over by the Commissioning Editor to final publication. This means coordinating typesetters, proof-readers, indexers, authors, and printers; managing schedules to keep everything on track; and ensuring the work stays within budget. Costings and supplier quotes are a key part of the job. Sarah, Senior Production Editor' On the bottom right is an illustration of a person sat on a calendar working on a laptop.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜What does your job entail? What does a typical day look like?โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: โ€œAs a Senior Production Editor, I oversee the production process of academic books from the point the manuscripts are handed over by the Commissioning Editor to final publication. This means coordinating typesetters, proof-readers, indexers, authors, and printers; managing schedules to keep everything on track; and ensuring the work stays within budget. Costings and supplier quotes are a key part of the job. Sarah, Senior Production Editor' On the bottom right is an illustration of a person sat on a calendar working on a laptop.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜What is your favourite part of the job?โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: 'โ€œWorking with early career scholars to publish their first book โ€“ nothing beats being able to provide joyful moments of acceptance and then publication โ€“ and to then see their careers progress thanks to having their work published. Also the satisfaction of being involved in a bookโ€™s conception, development, and eventual release into the world.โ€ Clare, Senior Commissioning Editor'. Below this, more text: 'โ€œI love all of the journals that we work with so getting to engage with the research that they publish is definitely my favourite part of my job. I also work with wonderful colleagues, and we all share the same goal with equal passion, so my working environment is really great.โ€ Natasha, Journals Marketing Manager'. On the bottom right is an illustration of a person working on a laptop.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜What is your favourite part of the job?โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: 'โ€œWorking with early career scholars to publish their first book โ€“ nothing beats being able to provide joyful moments of acceptance and then publication โ€“ and to then see their careers progress thanks to having their work published. Also the satisfaction of being involved in a bookโ€™s conception, development, and eventual release into the world.โ€ Clare, Senior Commissioning Editor'. Below this, more text: 'โ€œI love all of the journals that we work with so getting to engage with the research that they publish is definitely my favourite part of my job. I also work with wonderful colleagues, and we all share the same goal with equal passion, so my working environment is really great.โ€ Natasha, Journals Marketing Manager'. On the bottom right is an illustration of a person working on a laptop.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜What advice or tips would you give for anyone interested in joining the publishing world?โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: 'โ€œKeep abreast of the key issues facing the sector you are interested in โ€“ the best interviews I have seen (and Iโ€™ve seen a lot) included specific examples of connecting LUP to issues such as AI, Open Access mandates, accessibility, library budgets, shrinking of the market etc. It shows enthusiasm and diligence, both of which are needed to work at LUP.โ€ Jennie, Director of Sales and Marketing'. On the bottom left is an illustration of a person reading a book.

Post for Liverpool University Press promoting โ€˜Work in Publishing Week 2025.โ€™ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads โ€˜What advice or tips would you give for anyone interested in joining the publishing world?โ€™ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: 'โ€œKeep abreast of the key issues facing the sector you are interested in โ€“ the best interviews I have seen (and Iโ€™ve seen a lot) included specific examples of connecting LUP to issues such as AI, Open Access mandates, accessibility, library budgets, shrinking of the market etc. It shows enthusiasm and diligence, both of which are needed to work at LUP.โ€ Jennie, Director of Sales and Marketing'. On the bottom left is an illustration of a person reading a book.

Happy #WorkInPublishing Week! If you're interested in joining the world of publishing, staff members at LUP share what they love about their jobs and advice on getting into the industry ๐Ÿ“š

Read more here โฌ‡๏ธ
www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/pages/careers

@publishersassoc.bsky.social

19.11.2025 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"I didn't know my job existed and now I travel the world to talk about books!"

Last week you met our People of Publishing. For #WorkInPublishing Week, theyโ€™ve given us their advice for starting a career in publishing.

#Publishing #BookTok

18.11.2025 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An online intro into a really interesting part of the industry! #BookSky #AcademicSky

18.11.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Work in Publishing logo and a smiley photo of Veidehi

"Rejecting change wonโ€™t make it not occur โ€“ so you may as well embrace it!"

Commissioning Editor for Film & Media, Veidehi Hans, discusses her journey from intern to commissioning editor & her new project: Storytelling in Hindi Cinema for #WorkInPublishingWeek: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/l...

18.11.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Course overview/features (5th Edition) The Society runs its own distance-learning course, โ€˜Training in Indexingโ€™ which leads to Accreditation and Professional Membership of the Society. Whether you a

If you're intrigued by indexing during #WorkInPublishingWeek, you can explore our online distance-learning training course and see how you might enter this fascinating line of work. Study at your own pace, with feedback and support from experienced professional indexers:

18.11.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Against a starry backdrop, Prerna Shetty shares, "To anyone considering applying, I'd say absolutely go for it. Youโ€™ll gain first-hand insight into how academic publishing works in practice. Itโ€™s a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and compassion, which makes the experience both inspiring and rewarding."

Against a starry backdrop, Prerna Shetty shares, "To anyone considering applying, I'd say absolutely go for it. Youโ€™ll gain first-hand insight into how academic publishing works in practice. Itโ€™s a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and compassion, which makes the experience both inspiring and rewarding."

To celebrate #WorkInPublishing Week 2025, we spoke with Prerna Shetty, Editorial Data Analyst intern, about her highlights and insights from the Springer Nature Opening Doors Internship Program.

Read her Springboard Blog here: spklr.io/63321BMgES

#BePartOfProgress #Publishing

17.11.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bloomsbury Institute: Introduction To Publishing Roles
YouTube video by Bloomsbury Publishing Bloomsbury Institute: Introduction To Publishing Roles

โœจ Happy #WorkInPublishingWeek! โœจ

We'll be sharing advice, behind-the-scenes interviews and videos all week - and make sure you check out @publishersassoc.bsky.social for loads more ๐Ÿง

Start with an intro to different publishing roles and teams... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VED4...

17.11.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's here! Search #WorkInPublishing across socials this week to find advice direct from publishers and publishing businesses about the routes in and paths available across the industry. For events from industry colleagues: publishers.org.uk/about-publis...
#Booksky

17.11.2025 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Andrew Malvern and all of this year's People of Publishing cohort. Discover how Andrew is driving meaningful change at Sage ๐Ÿ‘‡

12.11.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're over the moon that Dom's work has been recognised! An all-round brilliant Publisher, colleague & champion of publishing & the theatre industry ๐Ÿคฉ #PeopleOfPublishing

12.11.2025 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Eight people featured in round pictures across a page, with the words 'People of Publishing 2025'

Eight people featured in round pictures across a page, with the words 'People of Publishing 2025'

Weโ€™re proud to introduce the 2025 People of Publishing! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š
Watch our video and find out the impact theyโ€™re having across the industry: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...

12.11.2025 09:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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This time next week, we'll be meeting 2025's People of Publishing.
These eight brilliant individuals are behind some of the most interesting, innovative and exciting things happening across our industry.
Look out across social media on Wednesday 12 November to celebrate them!

05.11.2025 14:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fantastic news as we go into the National Year of Reading. Submissions for publishers will open in Spring 2026, with the shortlist announced the following November. The winner will be revealed at a high-profile event for young readers in February 2027. #Booksky #Publishing #NationalYearofReading

24.10.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The road to responsible AI growth is long Buckle up, says Dan Conway, CEO of the PA, publishing is reading for the winding turns - and prepared play the long game

Read Publishers Association CEO Dan Conwayโ€™s article in BookBrunch on where we are with AI policy, and where we have to go next: โžก๏ธ www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...

22.10.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0