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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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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.

πŸ—“οΈ Applications close Oct 26th
πŸ”— thesyp.org.uk/mentorships/...

#SYPScotland #sypmentorshipscheme #publishing

09.10.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 MΓ²r 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 MΓ²r 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! πŸ“’ 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! πŸ‘‡
thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-s...

02.05.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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! πŸ“š 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 πŸ‘‡
thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-s...

28.04.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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! πŸ“πŸ˜

23.04.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to our next guest, @pressfuturist.bsky.social πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

SYP Conference 5th April, Edinburgh

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

01.04.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Black and orange graphic of a ticket and a pen. Text reads: "Evolving Narratives with SYP Scotland. FLASH SALE. Link in bio".

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/

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 πŸŽŸοΈπŸ“š

#evolvingnarratives #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

31.03.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and orange graphic of a ticket and a pen. Text reads: "Evolving Narratives with SYP Scotland. FLASH SALE. TOMORROW! Link in bio".

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/

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 πŸŽŸοΈπŸ“š

#evolvingnarratives #sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

30.03.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to our next guest, @/emma.hargrave.editorial on Instagram! 🎊🎊

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

26.03.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us and welcome another guest! Find out more @lighthousebks.bsky.social πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

25.03.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

21.03.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 bio🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

20.03.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please welcome our next guest! You can find her @janealexander.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come🎊🎊

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

19.03.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A warm welcome to our first guest announcement! Check out more of her work @ jessjohannesson on IG πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

18.03.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to know more about the publishing world? πŸ“–

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!

15.03.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out our panels for our upcoming conference, April 5th- Tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW!
🎟️🎟️Link in Bio🎟️🎟️

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

07.03.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 🎟️

#sypscotcon25 #sypscotland #literatureconference #publishingconference

01.03.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Are you a publishing hopeful interested in gaining experience in the Scottish publishing industry? πŸ“š Then check out the application form for SYP Scotland’s 2025-26 committee! πŸ“„
We have a wide variety of roles available – check our Linktree to see which positions are open.

28.02.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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