Publishing Scotland - Scottish publishing industry network body

Publishing Scotland

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.
Covid-19: business support

We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of business and other advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Books from Scotland

With summer almost over, it's time to turn to the comforts of home and what sustains us as the seasons change. This month, BooksfromScotland's Dwell Issue recommends the best in new Scottish writing - from memoir, social history and travel, to fiction, childrens' books and poetry - that celebrate these comforts, and will hopefully leave you feeling nourished and inspired.
CILIP Carnegie Medal Winner 2020

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.
Publishing and Writing

Our spring 2020 rights publication is available to download as a PDF.
About Publishing

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.

Welcome to the Publishing Scotland website

Publishing Scotland provides support, training, funding and advocacy for the book publishing sector in Scotland.

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Jobs and opportunities

Latest jobs and advice on finding a job in publishing

Kate Nash Literary Agency: Intern

Apply for this home-based, paid 3-month internship asap. The closing date is Wednesday 23 September 2020 or earlier if the right candidate is found.
Twig Education: Development Editor

Apply asap but no later than 5pm on Friday 2 October 2020 for this fixed-term contract (4 months) starting immediately. Twig Education's office is based in Glasgow but they are open to applications from anywhere - the majority of staff are currently working at home.
SGSAH Collaborative Doctoral Awards

The initial deadline is 5 October 2020 for partner applications to put together proposals for Collaborative Doctoral Award (CDA) PhDs.
NLS: Board Members

Apply to become a trustee at NLS by Saturday 10 October 2020.
The Book Trade Charity: Chief Executive

Apply for this position by Monday 12 October 2020. The BTBS is based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.
Literature House PhD Opportunity

Applications should be submitted by 5pm on 1 November 2020
HarperCollins Traineeship 2021

The HarperCollins Traineeship is open for applications from aspiring Black, Asian and minority ethnic talent now. Apply by 12 pm (noon) on Thursday 15 October 2020.
HarperNorth open days

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.

FAQ

Here are quick links to the answers to some of the questions we get asked most frequently

How do I get my book published?

You can research publishers and submit your book for consideration or you can publish it on your own (see Getting Published).
I've self-published a book - how do I get it distributed?

For small publishers and self-publishers especially with just one book, doing it yourself is sometimes the only option. Read more about distribution.

Members Lists

Membership

Get info on joining, search for publisher members & network members & catch up on news.

PS members outside Surgeons Quarter 2019

Members' News

Highlights

Prize wins, shortlist and longlist nominations, and other news about our members.

£15m fund launched

Apply by noon on 24/9/20

The Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund closes for applications at noon on 24 September 2020.

BOOK NOW

Online training

Book your place now on a publishing training course from Publishing Scotland and our partners BIC and BookMachine.

Summer reading

Scottish Book Trust

And Scottish publishers bring you 5 EXCLUSIVE LISTS of the best new Scottish children's and teen books!

Crop of the cover of The Infinite by Patience Agbabi

Coronavirus

Round up of advice

We have compiled a list of official and useful sources of advice on the coronavirus (Covid-19).

BookSource

Book distribution service

Publishing Scotland's distribution service BookSource is one of the UK's fastest growing distributors.

BooksfromScotland.com

Scottish books online

Visit BooksfromScotland.com our curated online showcase of thousands of Scottish books.

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How to find us

Our location

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.

Latest News

The latest news about publishing and books in Scotland

Booker Prize 2020 shortlist
15 September 2020
Among the six books shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize are The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste (Canongate Books) and Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart (Picador). Congratulations to both. The winner will be announced in November.
Edinburgh University Press results and CEO Timothy Wright to retire
14 September 2020
Edinburgh University Press has reported sales of £3.68 million for the period ending 31 July 2020 - a 2% increase on last year. The Press is also announcing that its CEO Timothy Wright intends to retire in July 2021 after 40 years in the publishing industry including 24 years at EUP.
Creative Scotland launches £15m cultural organisations fund
10 September 2020
Creative Scotland has launched the guidance for the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund which opens for applications on 17 September 2020.
IPA calls for state aid for book sector
8 September 2020
At the Moscow Book Fair on 3 September 2020, the International Publishers Association adopted a call to action for governments to support and invest in the book sector.
Programme for Government 2020 to 2021
3 September 2020
On 1 September 2020 the Scottish Government published its Programme for Government setting out the actions it will take in the coming year and beyond. It includes the legislative programme for the 2020-2021 parliamentary year.