The network for trade, training and development
Publishing Scotland is the trade and network body for the book publishing industry in Scotland, working to promote and protect the interests of its members, both nationally and internationally. Parent company of BookSource.
Huge congratulations to Scottish writer Douglas Stuart whose debut novel Shuggie Bain (Picador) won the Booker Prize 2020.
Available to international publishers for the translation of books by Scottish writers. Apply by Friday 15 January 2021 for round 2 funding.
Produced by Publishing Scotland to mark the start of the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair, Second Nature is an 18-minute documentary film featuring five award-winning writers talking on the subject of nature and nature writing today. BooksfromScotland.com highlights these writers and many more in a special nature writing feature.
Our new interactive Autumn 2020 catalogue is a bumper one with over 150 pages of books from Scotland.
We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of business and other advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).
While we still negotiate restrictions in our daily life, the joy and wonder of books is that they can take us anywhere, anytime. In Quest - the latest Books from Scotland issue - we have the best in new fiction, travel writing, children's books, graphic novels and more to help you adventure in inner space. Let's go!
What is publishing? How do you get a job in it? Who are the publishing ambassadors? Books Uncovered has publisher videos and lots of information about the book business.
Publishing Scotland provides support, training, funding and advocacy for the book publishing sector in Scotland.
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Latest jobs and advice on finding a job in publishing
Apply by noon on Tuesday 1 December 2020 for this full time, permanent position.
Apply by 5pm on Friday 4 December 2020 for this full time, fixed term (maternity cover - minimum of 6 months) position.
Apply by Monday 7 December 2020 for these funded literature residencies.
Want to learn about publishing from one the UK's largest publishers? Apply for these virtual open learning days by the Manchester based division of HarperCollins.
Here are quick links to the answers to some of the questions we get asked most frequently
You can research publishers and submit your book for consideration or you can publish it on your own (see Getting Published).
For small publishers and self-publishers especially with just one book, doing it yourself is sometimes the only option. Read more about distribution.
Get info on joining, search for publisher members & network members & catch up on news.
We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers in Scotland reopens for applications on 10 November 2020.
Act now to ensure your business and intellectual property is ready for the end of the UK transition period.
Register now for this free interactive masterclass on International SEO and social media (3 December).
Our short film features five award-winning writers on nature. See also our special nature writing feature.
Our new interactive Autumn catalogue is a bumper one with over 150 pages of Scottish books.
Publishing Scotland's distribution service BookSource is one of the UK's fastest growing distributors.
Visit BooksfromScotland.com our curated online showcase of thousands of Scottish books.
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We are working from home and our training and events are taking place online. The Publishing Scotland office - at Scott House, 10 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AZ - is currently closed.
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