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.
We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of business and other advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Publishing Scotland and Glasgow University are collaborating on a series of free Creative Conversation events. Taking place online on 11, 12 and 13 August 2020, they showcase the best in new Scottish writing.
Available to international publishers for the translation of books by Scottish writers. Apply by Friday 14 August 2020 for round 1 funding.
Books - the most perfect bit of kit we've got. Whether you prefer audio, paperbacks or ePub files, in any time and in any place they can take you anywhere you want to go. You want laughs? Thrills? Knowledge? Reflection? Beauty? You'll get them all in a good book. For recommendations for your holiday or bit of time out, see BooksfromScotland's Escape Into Books Issue.
Huge congratulations to Anthony McGowan whose book Lark has won the 2020 CILIP Carnegie Medal. We are also extremely delighted for his publisher Edinburgh-based Barrington Stoke which is the first Scottish publisher to receive the CILIP Carnegie Medal in its 84-year history.
Our new spring 2020 rights publication is available to download as a PDF.
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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Apply for this fixed-term job by Monday 3 August 2020. It will be based initially in Glasgow (then Edinburgh in early 2021).
Apply for this full-time position in Perth by noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. Note that applicants may be called to interview before that date.
Applicants are invited to apply by Friday 31 July 2020 for a scholarship place on this University of Stirling course.
This publishing scholarship at Edinburgh Napier University is open to applications from individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Apply by midnight on Sunday 9 August 2020.
Applications should be submitted by Friday 14 August 2020. Gill Books is based in Dublin.
Black British writers are invited to apply for this year-long scholarship sponsored by The Literary Consultancy. The TLC Scholarship mentor will be Ellah P. Wakatama (Editor-at-Large at Canongate). Submissions open at 9am on Monday 3 August 2020 and close at 12pm (midday) on Friday 21 August 2020.
Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 21 August 2020.
Publishers wishing to take on a BAME trainee/intern are invited to apply for this fund which pays 80% of salary.The next deadline is 1 September 2020.
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.
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Register now for free online events on 11th, 12th and 13th August showcasing the best in new Scottish writing.
And Scottish publishers bring you 5 EXCLUSIVE LISTS of the best new Scottish children's and teen books!
Prize wins, shortlist and longlist nominations, and other news about our members.
Booking is open for our ONLINE Writing Digital Content, Proofreading and Copy-editing courses in September.
We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).
International publishers are invited to apply for funding support to translate works by Scottish writers.
Publishing Scotland's distribution service BookSource is one of the UK's fastest growing distributors.
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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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