Scotland - The Society of Young Publishers
Welcome to the application form for the SYP Scotland mentorship scheme. This form is for those seeking their first permanent role within the publishing industry, who are based in Scotland. [β¦]
The SYP Scotland Mentorship Scheme is back for 2025! If you're based in Scotland and looking to break into publishing, this is your chance to get 1:1 support from industry professionals.
ποΈ Applications close Oct 26th
π thesyp.org.uk/mentorships/...
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A photo of Alastair Horne, with the following bio: Alastair Horne began working at the University of Stirling in 2020, where he specialises in digital and academic publishing. He has previously worked in publishing for over a decade, and is also the author of several books.
A photo of Marion Sinclair with the following bio: Marion Sinclair has more than three decades of experience in the book publishing industry, having worked at Polygon and taught on Edinburgh Napierβs MSc Publishing programme before joining Publishing Scotland in 2003. She is also a board member of MG ALBA, BookSource, and a committee member of the Sabhal MΓ²r Ostaig Library Advisory Group, and adviser to the Gaelic Books Council board.
Weβre excited to introduce the brilliant speakers joining us at SYP Scotlandβs 2025 AGM! π’ They will be sharing their experiences, insights, and advice on navigating the world of publishing. Check out their bios below and join us online tomorrow at 1pm! π
thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-s...
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Join us for SYP Scotlandβs AGM on May 3rd at 1pm! π It's free, online, and open to all, whether you're starting out in publishing or just curious about what we do. Hear what we've been up to, meet the team, and find out how you can get involved.
Sign up here π
thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-s...
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Thank you so much for coming along to support the event, we're so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you also for the really useful goodies, which came in very handy at the workshop! ππ
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Our final guest announcement, @/m_tonsy on Instagram! Itβs still not too late to get your ticket to our conference THIS Saturday!
Credit to Lee Lewis for this photograph
SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh
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Graphic detailing the open roles for SYP Scotland's 2025/26 Committee. There are 2 Co-Chair roles, 2 Conference Lead roles, a Treasurer role and a Podcast Officer role still open.
Want to gain valuable skills and make a positive difference to those looking to break into publishing? Then check out the remaining open roles for our 2025/26 Committee!
Applications are open until April 20th on the SYP website, if you have any questions, see our FAQs page or get in touch!
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A warm welcome to one of our final guests! Tickets are still available!
SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh
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Welcome to our next guest, @pressfuturist.bsky.social ππ
SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh
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Welcome @leahyeah.bsky.social with us as another guest for our conference THIS WEEKEND!
SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh
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Black and orange graphic of a ticket and a pen. Text reads: "Evolving Narratives with SYP Scotland. FLASH SALE. Link in bio".
Black square with white and orange text. Text reads: "Make the most of our flash sale and grab your conference tickets today! Members: Β£17; Non-Members: Β£22; Students/Under 25s: Β£19; Digital/Catch-up: Β£15). #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference. https://theysyp.org.uk/events/syp-scotland-conference-2025/
Our flash sale is now LIVE! Book your space at our 2025 conference through the link in our bio ποΈπ
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Another guest announcement! Make sure to head to the link in our bio for tickets!
SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh
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Black and orange graphic of a ticket and a pen. Text reads: "Evolving Narratives with SYP Scotland. FLASH SALE. TOMORROW! Link in bio".
Black square with white and orange text. Text reads: "Reduced ticket prices for one week only! Members: Β£17; Non-Members: Β£22; Students/Under 25s: Β£19; Digital/Catch-up: Β£15). #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference. https://theysyp.org.uk/events/syp-scotland-conference-2025/
BREAKING NEWS!!! Reduced ticket prices are coming in tomorrow's flash sale! Book your space through the link in our bio ποΈπ
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Check out our next guest, and make sure to head to the link in our bio for tickets!
SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh
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Welcome to our next guest! Donβt forget to secure your spot for next week!
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Accessibility information for the upcoming conference- If you have further questions, feel free to let us know!
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Check out our next guest! Only a little more than a week to buy tickets!
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Welcome to our next guest, @/emma.hargrave.editorial on Instagram! ππ
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Join us and welcome another guest! Find out more @lighthousebks.bsky.social ππ
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UPDATED conference schedule!
Tickets are still on sale- link in bio ποΈποΈποΈποΈ
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Give it up for our next guest, you can find him @/kinhead on twitter!
Tickets are still on sale, link in our bio ποΈποΈποΈποΈ
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A warm welcome to our next guest @/BeckyWojturska, Be sure to check out @/HauntPublishing, both on Instagram!
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Pause your scroll and help us give a welcome to our next guest! You can find her @rakelrank.bsky.social πππ
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Next we welcome Rebecca Strong as a guest! Find out more about Selkies House @/selkieshouse on Instagram/Twitter
Get your tickets at the link in our bio πππ
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Another guest announcement, another exciting reason to join us! You can find PΓ draig @padraigmacaoidh.bsky.social
Tickets are still on sale- link in bioποΈποΈποΈποΈ
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Please welcome our next guest! You can find her @janealexander.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements to comeππ
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A warm welcome to our first guest announcement! Check out more of her work @ jessjohannesson on IG ππ
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Want to know more about the publishing world? π
Then join us at the free online session this Monday at 3pm.
Find out more about the collaborative event and speakers on our instagram!
For the Microsoft Teams link, email amy.penrose@publishingscotland.org and mention SYP Scotland.
See you there!
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Our website is live and ticket sales are open- secure your place now for a full day surrounding the evolution of the publishing world! Link in Bio ποΈ
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Are you a publishing hopeful interested in gaining experience in the Scottish publishing industry? π Then check out the application form for SYP Scotlandβs 2025-26 committee! π
We have a wide variety of roles available β check our Linktree to see which positions are open.
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Edinburgh University Press is the premier Scottish publisher of academic books and journals in the humanities and social sciences. edinburghuniversitypress.com
We are a network of academics, researchers, community orgs and practitioners using creativity and the arts to co-create research that makes a difference to peopleβs lives. Based in @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social. Find out more: https://binks-hub.ed.ac.uk
The Publishing Studies masters course at the University of Stirling; tweets mostly from @pressfuturist.bsky.social.
At the heart of the book trade since 1858π
News, charts, previews and more, online & in print. Buyer's Guides, conferences & The British Book Awards (Nibbies)β¨
Indie publisher based in Edinburgh. We specialise in beautiful books for children and fascinating non-fiction for adults. Check out our imprint @discoverkelpies.bsky.social
Visit us online - florisbooks.co.uk
We are an annual autumn book festival on Scotland's whisky isle. 2026 dates coming soon... π
Educational charity promoting the reading, writing, teaching & study of Scotland's literature & languages, past & present.
https://asls.org.uk
Stories that stay with you. Gothic, horror and dark fiction books.
Your favourite book publisher, obvs π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Closing in summer 2026.
We're @heathermmcd.bsky.social & @laurafjones.bsky.social
Improve your life with 404 Ink books: https://www.404ink.com/shop
Award-winning publisher of outstanding Latin American literature. Edinburgh.
Queer-owned and woman-led independent community bookshop. π³οΈβπ An unapologetically activist, intersectional, feminist, antiracist, lgbtq+ community space.
Find us at https://lighthousebookshop.com/
The home of great genre fiction since 1974
Mystery, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, romance and more.
Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.
The BMS represents marketers within the book industry. π
Website: https://www.bookmarketingsociety.co.uk/
A national charity dedicated to changing lives with reading and writing. Home of Bookbug, Book Week Scotland and Reading Schools.
The Scottish Poetry Library is Scotland's number one poetry resource both online and in bricks and mortar. We're at 5 Crichton's Close, Edinburgh and we're open to the public Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm. Our online HQ is www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
Small but mighty, award-winning indpendent bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh's lovely Bruntsfield area
https://www.edinburghbookshop.com/
2 bookshops, Crickhowell and Abergavenny. Known for ranting, banging on about books and the odd humorous observation since 2010β¦.
www.book-ish.co.uk
A bookshop, events space, and risograph print studio in the heart of Edinburgh, run as a not-for-profit company π
Find us here π www.typewronger.com