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The Scottish branch of the Society of Young Publishers, supporting junior and aspiring publishing professionals. https://linktr.ee/SYPScotland

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Ever thought about getting into publishing? Then join us this Saturday at Granite Noir for our panel discussion on Scotland’s vibrant independent publishing scene! Tickets available on the Aberdeen Performing Arts website 🎟️
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/gra...

18.02.2026 20:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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29.01.2026 10:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Would you like to join our 2026 committee? We would love to have you!
We have a new Events Officer position opening up, for those who would like to develop valuable skills and connect with fellow professionals in the publishing industry.
Apply via this link by January 15th!

lnkd.in/es-P2SHH

22.12.2025 17:30 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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SYP Scotland’s Annual Conference returns on April 25th 2026 and we’re looking for volunteers! Apply by January 5th for this great opportunity to gain experience and connect with people in the publishing industry: tinyurl.com/SYPScotConf2...

06.12.2025 21:58 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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SYP Scotland: Social at the Glasgow Zine Library - The Society of Young Publishers Join us on Saturday, 22nd of November (6:30-8:30 pm), for a SYP Scotland Social at the Glasgow Zine Library!

Join us on Nov 22nd for a relaxed social to learn more about SYP Scotland and the brilliant Glasgow Zine Library too!

We’ll have snacks, games, icebreakers, and a short intro to who we are and what we do.

Visit our website for more info on the event: thesyp.org.uk/event/syp-sc...

16.11.2025 21:54 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

It’s the perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping with lots of wonderful books to buy across all your favourite genres. As well as being able to chat with the publishers, there will be the opportunity to meet many authors, who will be on hand to sign copies of their books.

13.11.2025 12:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Find out more, including the schedule of author signings and participating publishers by clicking on the link above!

#scottishbooks #booksfromscotland #booksbooksbooks #publishers #indiepublishing #christmasiscoming
#bookweekscotland

13.11.2025 12:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Announcing the Scottish Christmas Book Fair!

The fair will feature tables of books from a range of Scotland’s brilliant independent publishers.

www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

13.11.2025 12:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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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. […]

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.

🗓️ Applications close Oct 26th
🔗 thesyp.org.uk/mentorships/...

#SYPScotland #sypmentorshipscheme #publishing

09.10.2025 08:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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 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 Napier’s 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 Mòr Ostaig Library Advisory Group, and adviser to the Gaelic Books Council board.

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 Napier’s 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 Mòr Ostaig Library Advisory Group, and adviser to the Gaelic Books Council board.

We’re excited to introduce the brilliant speakers joining us at SYP Scotland’s 2025 AGM! 📢 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! 👇
thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-s...

02.05.2025 12:01 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
Graphic with a black background and white and orange text, reading 'SYP Scotland's 2025 AGM. May 3rd, 1pm, online, free'. There is a black and white image of a person almost obscured behind a tall pile of books.

Graphic with a black background and white and orange text, reading 'SYP Scotland's 2025 AGM. May 3rd, 1pm, online, free'. There is a black and white image of a person almost obscured behind a tall pile of books.

Join us for SYP Scotland’s AGM on May 3rd at 1pm! 📚 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 👇
thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-s...

28.04.2025 18:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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! 📝😁

23.04.2025 17:07 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Our final guest announcement, @/m_tonsy on Instagram! It’s 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

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

03.04.2025 16:02 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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!

03.04.2025 12:47 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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A warm welcome to one of our final guests! Tickets are still available!

SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

02.04.2025 11:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Welcome to our next guest, @pressfuturist.bsky.social 🎉🎉

SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

01.04.2025 08:50 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Welcome @leahyeah.bsky.social with us as another guest for our conference THIS WEEKEND!

SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

31.03.2025 14:08 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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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: £17; Non-Members: £22; Students/Under 25s: £19; Digital/Catch-up: £15). #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference. https://theysyp.org.uk/events/syp-scotland-conference-2025/

Black square with white and orange text. Text reads: "Make the most of our flash sale and grab your conference tickets today! Members: £17; Non-Members: £22; Students/Under 25s: £19; Digital/Catch-up: £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 🎟️📚

#evolvingnarratives #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

31.03.2025 11:00 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Another guest announcement! Make sure to head to the link in our bio for tickets!

SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

30.03.2025 11:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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: £17; Non-Members: £22; Students/Under 25s: £19; Digital/Catch-up: £15). #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference. https://theysyp.org.uk/events/syp-scotland-conference-2025/

Black square with white and orange text. Text reads: "Reduced ticket prices for one week only! Members: £17; Non-Members: £22; Students/Under 25s: £19; Digital/Catch-up: £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 🎟️📚

#evolvingnarratives #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

30.03.2025 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

29.03.2025 16:44 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Welcome to our next guest! Don’t forget to secure your spot for next week!

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

28.03.2025 13:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Accessibility information for the upcoming conference- If you have further questions, feel free to let us know!

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

27.03.2025 07:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Check out our next guest! Only a little more than a week to buy tickets!

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

27.03.2025 07:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Welcome to our next guest, @/emma.hargrave.editorial on Instagram! 🎊🎊

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

26.03.2025 11:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join us and welcome another guest! Find out more @lighthousebks.bsky.social 🎉🎉

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

25.03.2025 09:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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UPDATED conference schedule!
Tickets are still on sale- link in bio 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

24.03.2025 16:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

24.03.2025 09:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A warm welcome to our next guest @/BeckyWojturska, Be sure to check out @/HauntPublishing, both on Instagram!

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

23.03.2025 09:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pause your scroll and help us give a welcome to our next guest! You can find her @rakelrank.bsky.social 🎊🎊🎊

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

22.03.2025 09:37 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0