Prepress Projects

This month, our book clubbers are reading Gliff, by Ali Smith, the story of two siblings who rescue a horse on their path to decoding a dystopia!🐴 #PrepressBookClubbers

Check out our rejuvenated, compact office space! We support flexible and hybrid working, and we're happy to report that we've been able to downsize our office as a result of needing fewer desks. The benefits include a reduced carbon footprint and improved cost efficiency.👣🌳

We put employee well-being at the heart of our day-to-day work. Our quotes, wins and thoughts boards allow us to celebrate our small (or big) wins, and share inspirational quotes or positive thoughts with colleagues. What's your small work win this week?🏆 #PrepressPeople

Next steps: things you can do to make yourself a competitive candidate We've put together some advice on how you can become a better candidate through training, on the job or through hobbies and volunteer work.

The quality of applications was extremely high, which made the decision all the more difficult. We’d love for you to apply for future vacancies and have put together some advice on the steps you can take to make your next application even stronger: www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/07/17/n.... (3/3)

This decision has not been taken lightly; interns are a huge part of Prepress Projects, and many go on to work with us as Project Editors. We are proud to be able to provide a pathway for young people to enter the publishing industry. (2/3)

We want to thank everyone who applied for our 2025 internship. Unfortunately, after much consideration, we’ve decided that we’re not in a position to run the programme this year. (1/3)

At their meeting yesterday, our book clubbers made some lovely decorations for the swap shop, including a few based on previous book picks! Do you recognise our bookish friends?🐙

At Prepress, we do everything we can to reduce our waste. As part of this, we run a book/DVD swap scheme.💿 Employees can trade those they no longer want with options from our shelves. This is a great way to look after the environment while discovering new films and reads!📚

Last week, some Prepressers took part in BlueSky Experiences' 'Rise to the Challenge' event. Teams recreated famous paintings, revealed hidden talents and solved riddles before a barbecue in the sun.☀️

Thank you to the organisers for a lovely afternoon in a stunning venue!

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Nathalie to the company as a Project Editor.🎉

With her degrees in multidisciplinary studies and English literature, and experience in academic editing, Nathalie is a perfect addition to the Prepress team! #PrepressPeople

Congratulations! What lovely photos too. If you're ready to take on the Step Count Challenge you can find out more on our website. walkingscotland.org.uk/get-involved...

Today we're celebrating another work anniversary. Claire has been with the company for 12 years! Her favourite thing about Prepress is working with conscientious, clever, kind and funny people.

Congratulations, Claire, and thank you for all that you do for us!🤩 #PrepressPeople

It’s also Catherine’s first work anniversary! Her favourite things are the lovely people and close-knit team, but she’s also enjoyed working on medical journals so early in her Prepress journey.

Thank you, Catherine, for all your editing, tech help and crafting!🌟 #PrepressPeople

It's Lauren’s first work anniversary! Lauren loves being part of a small business where you can make a difference and see the results of your work – plus having such lovely colleagues.

Thank you, Lauren, for a year of editing, cat updates and workouts at work!😺#PrepressPeople

We've completed the @walkingscotland.bsky.social spring Step Count Challenge! Congratulations to our winning team, Hot Off the Prepress, who took 2,204,296 steps. Bipedal to the Metal were hot on their heels, with 2,154,130 steps. Here are some photos our challengers took on their wanders.🌲🐑

Last week, we celebrated Katie's one-year work anniversary. Katie's favourite thing about Prepress is being able to work on documents about topics that interest her, such as AI, the environment and women's empowerment. Congratulations, Katie, and thank you for all your hard work! ⭐️ #PrepressPeople

We ended the session with a delicious lunch from the cafe Heaven Scent.🥪🍰

Today we held our first all-business strategy morning. Employees split into teams to discuss business models, and came together to chat about themes such as how we can modernise practices, promote well-being and work–life balance, and increase community engagement.💭

Today we're celebrating our colleague Gillian's retirement. Having been with the company for nearly 24 years, it's safe to say that the office will not be the same without her. Congratulations Gillian, and thank you for all your hard work and dedication. 🎉 #PrepressPeople

It's time for another Step Count Challenge update! Our teams have been walking their socks off, with Hot Off the Prepress reaching 1,279,060 steps and Bipedal to the Metal managing 1,195,042 steps.🚶‍ Only a few weeks to go until we have our winner!🏅 #StepCountChallenge

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Fran to the business as a Project Leader!

With degrees in international politics and military history, and writing, editing and publishing, Fran’s talents fit right in here at Prepress.🌟 #PrepressPeople

This month, our bookclubbers are reading An Astronomer In Love by Antoine Laurain, a swashbuckling story of two men, 250 years apart, on a mission to observe the transit of Venus across the Sun.🔭💫 #PrepressBookClubbers

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Our teams are stepping up a storm after week 4 of the Step Count Challenge!

Bipedal to the Metal have taken 800,785 steps and Hot Off the Prepress have taken 1,030,681. Together, they’ve walked nearly 816 miles (the distance from Perth to Stockholm)🏞️ #StepCountChallenge

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We don't want to be too cheesy, but here's a slice of life at Prepress!

Our Prepressers got together this lunchtime to chat, relax and enjoy a pizza (or three) with colleagues before starting their afternoons🍕

How do you beat the mid-week slump? Let us know below.

It's time to reveal our totals from week 3 of the Step Count Challenge! Bipedal to the Metal have reached 670,463 steps, while Hot Off the Prepress have taken a whopping 768,261 steps.

We've been enjoying all the colours of spring along the way.💐 #StepCountChallenge

Week 2 of the Step Count Challenge is complete, with team Hot Off the Prepress reaching 445,289 steps and Bipedal to the Metal taking 333,170 steps. We've seen some lovely sunsets, spotted gorgeous flowers and picked tasty fruit on our wanders.☀️💐🍓 #StepCountChallenge

Crafting is good for the soul! Did you know that repetitive movements are known to calm the brain?

We like to choose an artistic activity to carry out alongside our discussions at book club. This week, we made origami animals.🦊🦢 #PrepressBookClubbers #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

And what a way to kick things off! Our teams of steppers have been out enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, two guaranteed mood boosters. Team Hot off the Prepress have taken 162,987 steps, while Bipedal to the Metal have amassed 132,677 steps.🌟 #StepCountChallenge

We all need support from those around us, so we're hosting a number of events and activities to help our staff connect and feel part of the Prepress community this Mental Health Awareness Week. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Prepress would like to wish all our EU clients, both past and present, a happy Europe Day!🌍⭐️ #EuropeDay2025