Membership
Publishing Scotland is a membership organisation that supports
and encourages its members through the services, benefits and
opportunities it provides.
There are two categories of
membership - publisher and network
Publisher membership joining criteria
Current publisher members include trade, academic, educational,
and specialist publishers as well as the publishing arms of
organisations .
- Publisher membership is open to all book and print-based
publishers and online and digital publishers based in Scotland or
who publish predominantly Scottish material.
- Publishers must have produced at least 2 publications of a
professional standard and which are not 'self-published'.
- Publishers must have a sales and marketing plan in place,
understand and work within copyright law and sign up to Publishing
Scotland's Code of Practice when working with authors.
- Online or electronic publishers should be producing high
standards of online publishing and be in business for at least one
year. They must also have an online distribution channel market
such content commercially through advertising, subscription sales,
or both and be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to,
copyright law.
Benefits of joining as a publisher member
Members benefit from a wide range of services and opportunities
including participating in book fairs, trade support, discounted
training and regular industry news updates. For more on publisher
membership benefits, see Membership Benefits PDF.
Subscriptions
Membership subscription are payable annually and according to
company turnover.
Apply for to join here.
Network membership joining criteria
Current network members include illustrators, designers,
literary agents, editors, organisations (including the Society of
Authors in Scotland), printers and universities.
Applicants should be based or working in Scotland and have
training and expertise if offering services (references will be
sought).
Network members may elect two representatives to the Board of
Publishing Scotland.
Subscription fees are payable annually and are based on
turnover.
Benefits of joining as a network member
Members benefit from a wide range of services and opportunities
including a listing and showcase on the Publishing Scotland
website, discounted training and regular industry news
updates. For more on network membership benefits, see Membership
Benefits PDF.
Subscriptions
Membership fees are payable annually and are based on
turnover.
Apply for to join here.