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).
Available to international publishers for the translation of books by Scottish writers. Apply by Friday 14 August 2020 for round 1 funding.
We may have to spend more time in our houses just now, but that doesn't mean we have to forego treats, and the May issue of BooksfromScotland is full of 'em. From fiction to cooking to nature, hobbies and football, we hope you'll find joy and inspiration, and a whole lot of good reading.
The Bookseller published the 2020 edition of its annual Scotland Focus issue in April. It includes the free special edition supplement Books From Scotland in partnership with Creative Scotland.
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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Latest jobs and advice on finding a job in publishing
Apply for this Glasgow or London based position as soon as possible and no later than 5 June 2020.
Applications by video or in writing should be submitted by Monday 29 June 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.
Get info on joining, search for publisher members & network members & catch up on news.
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We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Use this BUSINESS SUPPORT FINDER to see what support is available for you and your business.
International publishers are invited to apply for funding support to translate works by Scottish writers.
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Publishing Scotland's distribution service BookSource is one of the UK's fastest growing distributors.
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Publishing Scotland is based at Scott House, 10 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AZ. Our training also takes place there.
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