APPLICATIONS FOR THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG PUBLISHERS (SYP) AND THE PUBLISHING POST’S FIRST CHAPTER AWARD ARE NOW OPEN FOR EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS

The judging panel will comprise SYP UK Chairs Ellie Gorton and Hamilton Brown, The Publishing Post’s Chelsea Graham, and a variety of judges from across the book industry. Applications will be valued on their passion, ability to support others and/or the wider industry, and dedication to achieving their personal and professional goals. The winners will receive a free year-long SYP membership as well as other prizes that both recognise their contributions and support their professional development.

Current SYP UK Chairs, Ellie Gorton and Hamilton Brown, state, ‘We’re delighted to be reopening applications to The First Chapter Award for a second year. The award is open to those working across the book and publishing community, from educational and academic publishing through to magazine and traditional trade publishing, via bookselling, agenting, freelancing, volunteering and more. By recognising early-career champions, the SYP continues its mission to promote those at the start of their publishing careers, so it’s fantastic to be once again working with Chelsea at The Publishing Post on this award.’

Chelsea Graham, founder of The Publishing Post, states ‘The heart of this industry is made up of those with a passion and desire to improve accessibility or shout about books, and so often these champions go unrecognised. The First Chapter Award recognises these ambitious and vital contributions to the book world. The award is very close to our mission at The Publishing Post, and we couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with the brilliant SYP and read all of the wonderful submissions.”

Last year’s winners included Sorina Marinescu, Owner of Blue Sheep Books, Ause Abdelhaq, Editor at Pan Macmillan, Eiman Munro, Volunteer, and October Jones, Children’s Librarian at GLL Wandsworth (Roehampton Library).

Applications open Monday 14th of July and individuals can self-nominate or nominate others. Winners will be awarded at the SYP Oxford’s Conference in November where they will have the opportunity to take part in a panel celebrating their work. Individuals can find out more and apply through the SYP website: thesyp.org.uk/first-chapter-awards

Notes to editors:

Society of Young Publishers

The SYP is a membership organisation whose aim is to provide a supportive network and be a trusted source of information for anyone, of any age, hoping to get into or ahead in publishing or a related trade.

The SYP is made up of seven regional committees (Ireland, London, North, Oxford, Scotland, South West and Wales) and a UK committee responsible for overseeing the overall strategy of the group and producing the InPrint magazine. These teams are made up of dedicated volunteers who give up their spare time to help our members.

The Publishing Post

Notes to editors:

Society of Young Publishers

The SYP is a membership organisation whose aim is to provide a supportive network and be a trusted source of information for anyone, of any age, hoping to get into or ahead in publishing or a related trade.

The SYP is made up of seven regional committees (Ireland, London, North, Oxford, Scotland, South West and Wales) and a UK committee responsible for overseeing the overall strategy of the group and producing the InPrint magazine. These teams are made up of dedicated volunteers who give up their spare time to help our members.

The Publishing Post

Notes to editors:

Society of Young Publishers

The SYP is a membership organisation whose aim is to provide a supportive network and be a trusted source of information for anyone, of any age, hoping to get into or ahead in publishing or a related trade.

The SYP is made up of seven regional committees (Ireland, London, North, Oxford, Scotland, South West and Wales) and a UK committee responsible for overseeing the overall strategy of the group and producing the InPrint magazine. These teams are made up of dedicated volunteers who give up their spare time to help our members.

The Publishing Post

The Publishing Post is a magazine for those who wish to learn more about publishing, by providing a platform where, as contributors and readers, publishing hopefuls can develop industry-specific knowledge and skills, whilst showcasing their passion and love for the publishing industry. The magazine works to represent parts of the publishing industry and bookish community that are often overlooked in traditional discourse and improve accessibility and diversity within the industry by opening it up to as many people as possible for free.

The Publishing Post is a magazine for those who wish to learn more about publishing, by providing a platform where, as contributors and readers, publishing hopefuls can develop industry-specific knowledge and skills, whilst showcasing their passion and love for the publishing industry. The magazine works to represent parts of the publishing industry and bookish community that are often overlooked in traditional discourse and improve accessibility and diversity within the industry by opening it up to as many people as possible for free.

The Publishing Post is a magazine for those who wish to learn more about publishing, by providing a platform where, as contributors and readers, publishing hopefuls can develop industry-specific knowledge and skills, whilst showcasing their passion and love for the publishing industry. The magazine works to represent parts of the publishing industry and bookish community that are often overlooked in traditional discourse and improve accessibility and diversity within the industry by opening it up to as many people as possible for free.