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. We welcome publishers who are set up as a
business endeavour with a planned publishing programme in
place.
- Publisher membership is open to all print and digital
publishers of books 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' and
have a planned publishing programme in place with an intent to
continue producing content.
- Publishers must have a sales and marketing plan, a business
plan, understand and work within copyright law and sign up to
Publishing Scotland's Code of Practice when working with authors.
The Code of Practice will be sent if your application is
successful.
- 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.
Publisher members may elect five representatives to the board of
Publishing Scotland.
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.