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Introduction to Proofreading with Denise Cowle
Online proofreading course for beginners with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Denise Cowle. 3 CIEP upgrade points. 16 and 18 September 2025.
Books from Scotland
The latest issue 'Heatwave' showcases extracts, reviews and Q&As from new fiction, memoir, history, nature writing and children's books, and celebrates the work of 20th Century literary legends.
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Partnering with Global Ink
Global Ink is the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s flagship industry event, bringing together industry professionals from around the world.
Some of our former international publishing Fellows will be taking part in the first 2025 panel.
Publishing Scotland Translation Fund- Applications now open
The purpose of the fund is to support publishers based outside the UK with the payment of translation fees to translate Scottish writers.
Submission Deadline: MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2025.
You can find the application form here.
Scottish Books Showcase
See photos from the latest Scottish Books Showcase event which took place in Munich, Germany in June 2025.
This visit was a fantastic opportunity for Scottish writers and publishers to network and promote their work overseas.
Scotland at London 2025
See photos from our time at London Book Fair 2025 on the 'Scotland at London' stand.
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New Books Scotland
New Books Scotland Spring/Summer 2025 is our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.
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Editing for Better Communications -
Covering topics from structure and style to soundness and sense, this course will help you become a better editor in a communications role for a business or another type of organisation.
Sustainability in Publishing
Have a look at our Knowledge Bank to find out what the book industry is doing so far to help tackle the climate emergency.
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Our members
Search for publisher and network members, get information on joining, and catch up on member news.
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Scottish Books International
Co-owned by Publishing Scotland, Scottish Books International is dedicated to the international promotion of books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Its Author Travel Fund supports writers who have been invited overseas to promote their work.
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50 Years of Publishing Scotland
2024 marked our 50th anniversary. This online showcase gives a taste of some of our highlights from the past five decades.
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Publishing Scotland’s curated online showcase of thousands of Scottish books. Learn more.
Our UK-wide book distribution service based in Glasgow. Learn more.
International promotion of Scottish books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Learn more.
Welcome to Publishing Scotland
Publishing Scotland provides support, training, funding and advocacy for the book publishing sector in Scotland.
We act as the voice and network for publishing, to develop and promote the work of companies, organisations and individuals in the industry, and to co-ordinate joint initiatives and partnership.
Jobs
Journals Production Editor: Edinburgh University Press
Apply by Monday 11 August for this part-time, fixed-term hybrid position based in Edinburgh. …
Journals Publishing Assistant: Edinburgh University Press
Apply by 12 noon on Thursday 7 August for this full-time, permanent position based in Edinburgh….
Opportunities
Mentors wanted: Northern Fiction Alliance
The Northern Fiction Alliance is appealing for more publishers from across the country to join its m…
Open Fund for Individuals: Creative Scotland
There are no deadlines for this funding opportunity. What is Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Indiv…
Meet Publishing Scotland's members
Discover the companies and organisations that belong to Publishing Scotland.
Our members
Explore our range of resources in the Knowledge Bank
Useful resources related to the publishing industry, including information on funding, sustainability, Brexit, and Fair Work.
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Further Copy-editing with Denise Cowle
Online advanced copy-editing course with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Denise Cowle. 2 CIEP upgrade points. 7 October 2025.
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Introduction to Copy-editing with Denise Cowle
Copy-editing course for beginners with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Denise Cowle. 3 CIEP upgrade points. 4 and 11 November 2025.
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Debut Writers Over 50 Award 2025 shortlist revealed
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Launch of new Edinburgh-based press Batis Books
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Ali Bowden to receive the Edinburgh Award 2025
The first Director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Ali Bowden has been selected to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award 2025.