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Creating a Sales Strategy for Publishers
Free training session for Publishing Scotland members with Sophie O'Neill on Tuesday 14 February 2023. Part of Publishing Scotland’s Sales Bootcamp Training Programme.
Scotland’s National Book Awards 2022 winners
Congratulations to all the award winners including Publishing Scotland members 404 Ink (Publisher of the Year), Harley Griffiths and Robert Lovell (Emerging Publishers of the Year), National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, Canongate Books, and Studies in Photography.
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Scotland at Frankfurt
Publishing Scotland members attended the Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2022, some for the first time. See photos of our collective stand and the fair in our Frankfurt Book Fair gallery.
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New Books Scotland Autumn 2022
Our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.
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The Myth Makers
The first issue of Books from Scotland in the new year highlights classic and iconic books, as well as fresh work from exciting debutants.
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Our members
Get info on joining, search for publisher members and network members and catch up on member highlights.
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Year of Stories
Across 2022, Publishing Scotland is celebrating the Year of Scotland's Stories through events, online content and much more. One of our most recent activities is the Shaping Scotland's Stories Autumn/Winter catalogue.
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Events
See our list of events from book festivals to book fairs, training courses to conferences.
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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.
Find out moreWelcome 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.
Autumn/Winter Year of Stories catalogue
Our latest catalogue of member publishers’ books – Shaping Scotland’s Stories – is now available to download. You can also pick up a print copy from booksellers across Scotland while stocks last.
Jobs
Edinburgh International Book Festival: Marketing Officer
Apply by Friday 17th February for this permanent full-time position based in Edinburgh. Edinburgh In…
Edinburgh International Book Festival: Digital Marketing Manager
Apply by 5pm on Friday 17th February for this permanent full-time position based in Edinburgh. The E…
Opportunities
Printing Charity Rising Star Awards 2023
Applications should be submitted by Sunday 2 April 2023. The awards are open to individuals working…
NORLA Fellowship Programme
Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 7th February to be considered for the NORLA Fellowship Programme. NORLA is…
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Understanding Profit and Loss
This free online course for Publishing Scotland members on 21 February 2023 is part of the Publishing Scotland Sales Bootcamp Training Programme.
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Harper Macleod: Recruitment Law
OnlineHarper Macleod free legal webinar on recruitment law for Scottish publishers on Tuesday 21 February 2023 from 12pm to 1pm. Register in advance.
Latest news
Jan
27
PRH considers closing its third-party distribution services at GBS
Penguin Random House (PRH) is consulting with 200 staff on the possible closure of its third-party distribution services operation at Grantham (GBS).
Jan
25
Creative Scotland warns of tough times ahead for public funding
Creative Scotland, are warning that funding could be in jeopardy for organisations in the aftermath of losing 10% of its annual budget in the latest spending review.
Jan
23
Tom Nairn
Tom Nairn, the Scottish political theorist and academic, died on 21 January 2023 at the age of 90.
Jan
20
David Sutherland OBE
Artist David Sutherland OBE has died at the age of 89. In his long career he was responsible for some of Beano’s best loved characters.
Jan
19
IPA president stresses need for more and coherent publishing industry data
The IPA’s new president Karine Pansa has emphasised the crucial importance of data for publishing’s future. Data also emerged as a priority for the wider creative industries in a recent UK Government Committee Report.