Inside Publishing

In this episode, Sarah speaks to Flo Lacey – scout at London Literary Scouting – about the role of scouting in the publishing industry. Flo explains what a literary scout does, delving into the highs and lows of her role, along with providing advice to those wishing to break into this less-well-known area of publishing. We also cover interesting details about what may make a book a good candidate for translation or adaptation to the screen.

Hosted and edited by Sarah Allen-Sutter (SYP London Podcast Officer)

Twitter: @SYP_UK

Website: https://thesyp.org.uk 

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In this episode, Sarah speaks to Emma Kiesling – audio assistant for Bonnier Books UK and fellow publishing podcaster – about working in audio publishing. Emma explains how she found her way into audiobooks, what a day on the job looks like, and how her role as audio assistant interacts with other departments. We also discuss what makes a good audiobook and answer the highly debated question: Does listening to an audiobook count as reading?

Mentioned in this episode

Uncovering Publishing podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tau7XGdgqjepfjYYpxq6Q?si=c2a6ad5d76004c6a

Episode transcript

https://otter.ai/u/3GN5Cp8Bh_kJdT0pLIhx-bhgSsQ?utm_source=copy_url

Hosted and edited by Sarah Allen-Sutter (SYP London Podcast Officer)

Twitter: @SYP_UK

Website: https://thesyp.org.uk 

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This week Ireland's own Rachel Cahill will be speaking with Tara O'Malley and Cormac Culkeen - two thirds of the creative minds behind the brand new literary magazine 'Ragaire.' In this episode our host will pick their brain on the essential steps behind commissioning and editing, the future of the Irish language at home and abroad, the supportive publishing community despite the lack of jobs, and the psychological trauma of the dreaded 'sraith pictiúr.' You won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, Eleanor speaks to Jake Hope – Chair of the Carnegie and Kate Greenway medals, board trustee for Lancaster LitFest and freelance children's book consultant – about the role of a Sensitivity Reader. Jake speaks candidly about the importance of sensitivity reading in the publishing industry, identifying outdated stereotypes and biases, and working with authors in a solution-focused manner. We also cover the potential challenges and risks associated with sensitivity reading (or lack of it), including potential repetitional damage for publishers and the industry as a whole.

Jake Hope
Twitter/X: @Jake_Hope
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-hope-08a74572/?originalSubdomain=uk
Books by Jake Hope: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/author/6383/Jake-Hope.html
The Yoto Carnegies (Chair): https://yotocarnegies.co.uk/

Mentioned in this episode
Justin Somper's 'Pirate Academy' series: https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/justin-somper/work/pirate-academy
Virginia Woolf quote
UCLan Publishing MA Course: https://uclanpublishing.com/courses/

Episode Transcript
https://otter.ai/u/_fL0oT9pnAL_krJ-uSkPyXw-sFA?utm_source=copy_url

Hosted and edited by Eleanor Bowskill (SYP North Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYP_UK
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk 

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In this episode, Evie talks to the managing director and founder of Curtis Brown Creative, Anna Davis, about the CBC's incredible opportunities. CBC run their annual Discoveries competition, in which their shortlist of winners has just been announced. Anna is also responsible for the Breakthrough Writers’ Programme for under-represented writers, which offers tailored scholarships and 9 months of mentoring to under-represented writers https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme. This episode focuses on the importance of these opportunities, as well as how the CBC champions emerging writers to get into and ahead both as novelists and in the publishing industry.


Helpful links:
https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog
https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses
Follow Curtis Brown Creative on X: @cbcreative

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Q87zgkZCrG3RTuhf_1c5CTaxb1I?utm_source=copy_url


Hosted and edited by Evie Coley (SYP UK Podcast Lead).
X: @SYP_UK
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk 

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Continuing our segment on international publishing perspectives, host Rachel Cahill speaks with Valeria Barbon who is interning as an Editorial Assistant at Guido Tommasi Editore, an award-winning publisher in Milan. They talk about the logistics of preparing cookbook manuscripts, the benefits of having InDesign experience, and the importance of just putting yourself out there.

Valeria Barbon
@valeriabarbon

Mentioned in this episode:
Guido Tommasi Editore: https://www.guidotommasi.it/
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60879779 
A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift: https://www.britannica.com/topic/A-Modest-Proposal

Hosted and edited by Rachel Cahill (Ireland Podcast Officer)
Twitter: SYPIreland
Instagram: @sypireland

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Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of publishing companies in different parts of the world? This week's host Rachel sits down with Alessia Fiorello, who until recently worked as a Junior Marketing Manager for an educational digital textbook company called Deutschfuchs in Bonn. In this episode, they discuss the differences between Germany and the rest of the world, the essential tools needed to market books online, and the unexpected perils of book fairs.

Alessia Fiorello
Instagram @booksbyalessia

Mentioned in this episode:
Deutschfuchs: https://deutschfuchs.de/english/
PISA Reports, The State of Learning and Equity in Education: https://www.oecd.org/pisa/
On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/41880609 

Episode Transcript:

Hosted and edited by Rachel Cahill (Ireland Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPIreland
Instagram: @sypireland

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In this episode, Eleanor speaks about eBook piracy and intellectual property to Dr Wayne Noble – Digital Director at UCLan Publishing, Lecturer in Digital Publishing at UCLan, and published criminologist. Wayne expertly discusses the various routes publishers might take to discourage illegal downloads, including using digital formats as a marketing tool. We also discuss the benefits of learning hard skills like Photoshop and InDesign, especially when looking for a career in production or design. Lastly, Wayne gives a final farewell to his UCLan Publishing colleagues as he takes the next step in his career.

Dr Wayne Noble

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-noble-26b29b2/?originalSubdomain=uk
UCLan Publishing (Digital Director): https://www.404ink.com/https://uclanpublishing.com/
University of Central Lancashire (Digital Publishing Lecturer): https://www.uclan.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/publishing-ma

Mentioned in this episode
UCLan Publishing MA Course: https://uclanpublishing.com/courses/
Neil Gaiman: https://www.openculture.com/2011/12/neil_gaimans_free_short_stories.html

Episode Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/f9ejuizBdEB-8JwQT3UOd90rnlY?utm_source=copy_url

Hosted and edited by Eleanor Bowskill (SYP North Podcast Officer)

Twitter: @SYP_UK

Website: https://thesyp.org.uk 

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In this episode, Eleanor and Laura - SYP North Digital Content Officers for 2023 - talk about their 2024 Publishing Ins and Outs. They cover things they'd love to see more of like hybrid working and more open discussions with professionals in the industry. However, they also cover outs such as unpaid internships and the 'comparison-itis' that comes with competitive job hunting.

SYP North
X: @SYPNorth
Instagram: @SYP.North
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/KFEE7MYVCh

In this special conference episode, Kate speaks to Rachel Martin, the Global Director of Sustainability at Elsevier. They discuss how to create a sustainable future in publishing, from collecting important data and introducing green goals to publishing materials that educate individuals on the importance of sustainability. Listen now.

Learn more about the upcoming 2023 SYP conference: Sustainable Futures and bag your ticket here: https://www.sypconference.co.uk 
The conference will take place on the 2nd December at Oxford Brookes University. 

Thank you to the platinum conference sponsors: Inspired Selection and Bloomsbury.

Episode transcript: https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SYP-Podcast-Sustainability-with-Rachel-Martin.docx 

Podcast hosted by Kate Spratt (SYP Oxford Conference Captain)

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