In this episode, Imogen speaks to Adam Lowe from PeePal Tree Press. Adam is an award winning writer, publisher and educator who hails from Leeds but now resides in Manchester. We chat about Adam’s story with Peepal Tree, the publishing landscape following the height of the Black Lives Matter movement and promoting the arts in the North. 

Peepal Tree Press
Twitter: @peepaltreepress
Website:  https://www.peepaltreepress.com/

Adam Lowe
Contact: [email protected]

Mentioned in this episode
Inscribe https://www.peepaltreepress.com/inscribe
The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey (Costa Book of the Year: 2020) https://www.peepaltreepress.com/books/mermaid-black-conch
Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

Hosted & edited by Imogen Davies (SYP North Communications Officer)
Produced by Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Humphries (SYP UK Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPNorth
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk/ 

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In this episode, Flick is joined by Lauren Steele, creator of The Indie List  and a Book Shop Manger at Waterstones in London. We discuss what it’s like to be a bookseller, skills and advice on getting into bookselling, independent publishing and the art of recommending books.

Lauren Steele
Instagram: @lozlit
Twitter: @shteeeley
Website: https://lozlit.wordpress.com/

Mentioned in this episode
Events at Waterstones Crouch End https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/london-crouch-end
Cheltenham Festivals https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater https://www.waterstones.com/book/death-of-a-bookseller/alice-slater/9781529385328
Book Bar Bookshop and Wine Bar https://www.bookbaruk.com/


Hosted by Flick Hemming
Edited and produced by Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Humphries (SYP UK Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYP_LDN
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk/ 

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In this episode, Averie speaks to Noel Chidwick, Editor in Chief at Shoreline of Infinity. Noel talks candidly on Shoreline of Infinity’s success, Scottish sci-fi and the work that goes into publishing a magazine.


Noel Chidwick
Twitter: @noelchidwick
Website: https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com/

Mentioned in this episode:
Shoreline of Infinity’s Event Horizon (https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com/category/event-horizon/), Dune by Frank Herbert, Gideon the Ninth/Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee


Hosted, edited & produced by Averie Watson (SYP Scotland Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPScotland
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk

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In this episode, we turn our attention to the charitable sector of publishing in a discussion with Dave Williams, spokesperson for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). This charity supports people with sight loss in the UK and today’s show primarily focuses on their audiobook service, Talking Books. We track its long history of supporting its users in accessing reading materials, the 21st century technology employed, and the parameters for creating inclusive content.

Dave Williams
Twitter: @RNIBLibrary
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/
Contact: [email protected] / 0303 123 9999

Mentioned in this episode
Dolphin Easy Reader App https://yourdolphin.com/EasyReader-App
RNIB Bookshare https://www.rnibbookshare.org/cms/
ClearVision Charity http://www.clearvisionproject.org/
UK Association for Accessible Formats https://www.ukaaf.org/

Hosted, edited, and produced by Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Humphries (SYP UK Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYP_UK
 Website: https://thesyp.org.uk/ 

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In this episode, Averie speaks to Kate Seiler – External Affairs Manager at the Edinburgh International Book Festival – about running and maintaining a popular book festival. Kate talks candidly on the Book Festival’s success, as well as its plans for a greener future. We also cover online events, how the Book Festival has adapted since the pandemic and the Business of Books series, which highlights the people and publishing processes behind the books that are promoted at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Kate Seiler Twitter: @kateemmaseiler
Website: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/ 

Mentioned in this episode: The Business of Books event series (https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/themes/the-business-of-books-312)

Hosted, edited & produced by Averie Watson (SYP Scotland Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPScotland
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk

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In this episode, Sophie speaks to Isi, who runs instagram account @thebibliotucker, and Giulia, who works for book marketing agency Bookers. We discuss the rise of book influencing over recent years, what makes a good book influencer account and how social media has changed in the publishing industry.

Isi
Instagram: @thebibliotucker
Twitter: @isitucker

Giulia
Twitter: @Giulia_Maggiori
Website: https://www.bookersagency.com/

Mentioned in this episode
BookTok Festival at Waterstones Piccadilly | Events at Waterstones Bookshops
Home - YALC (londonfilmandcomiccon.com)

Hosted and edited by Sophie Shepherd (SYP Oxford Digital Content Officer)
Twitter: @s0phieshepherd @SYP_Oxford
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk

Thank you to Oxford Brookes University for giving us access to their podcast studio to record this episode.

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In this episode, Sophie speaks to Lyndsey Mayhew, Associate Director at The Book Publicist,  about working in publicity in publishing. Lyndsey talks about about her varied career history, what it was like moving across different departments, as well as what makes a good PR campaign. We also discuss some great tips on how to get your first job in publishing and how to contact publishers.

Lyndsey Mayhew
Twitter: @LyndseyMayhew

Website: http://www.thebookpublicist.co.uk/

Mentioned in this episode
Home to the world's most popular brands - Future plc
How to use Love Island to have vital conversations with your children | Metro News
Watkins Publishing – Sharing wisdom since 1893
Home - BookMachine
Bookshop
BookBub: Get ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and author updates


Hosted and edited by Sophie Shepherd (SYP Oxford Digital Content Officer)
Twitter: @s0phieshepherd @SYP_Oxford
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk

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In this episode, Kathryn speaks to Anne Glennie – founder and director of Cranachan Books – about children’s publishing in Scotland. Anne talks candidly on the importance of representation in children’s publishing, as well as how children’s books can benefit older readers. We also cover changes in book reading and buying habits since the start of the pandemic and other aspects of running a children’s publishing house, like the creative process of working with writers as well as illustrators and marketing to parents and caregivers.

Anne Glennie
Twitter: @anneglennie
Website: https://www.thelearningzoo.co.uk/
https://www.cranachanpublishing.co.uk/

Mentioned in this episode
‘The wonder years: why adults should read kids' books’ article:
https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/the-wonder-years-why-adults-should-read-kids-books
Sonny and Me by Ross Sayers: https://www.cranachanpublishing.co.uk/product/sonny-and-me/
The Race by Roy Peachey: https://www.cranachanpublishing.co.uk/product/the-race/

Hosted by Kathryn Haldane (SYP Scotland Co-chair)
Edited & produced by Averie Watson (SYP Scotland Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPScotland
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk

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In this episode, Emma speaks to Habiba Desai and Sara Razzaq, creators of Northern indie press Fox and Windmill, who have recently released their first book Into the Wilds. We discuss the process of setting up a press, the importance of being passionate about the work you do, as well as some of the challenges  faced so far, and lessons they’ve learnt along the way. Brought to you by SYP North, we discuss the work they’re doing to promote marginalised voices with a focus on their perceptive as a northern press. 

Fox and Windmill
Twitter: @FoxandWindmill
Website:  https://foxandwindmill.co.uk/
Contact: [email protected]

Habiba Desai
Twitter: @habbi_desai

Sara Razzaq
Twitter: @SaraJRazzaq

Mentioned in this episode
Bradford Literature Festival https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/
Into the Wilds: an anthology of short stories and poetry from British South Asian writers https://foxandwindmill.co.uk/product/into-the-wilds/
Bluemoose Books https://bluemoosebooks.com/
Peepal Tree Press https://www.peepaltreepress.com/about-us
Press release for Fox and Windmill's short story and poem competition https://www.asianstandard.co.uk/were-here-to-publish-stories-from-northern-south-asian-writers-how-two-bradford-grads-have-launched-their-own-publishing-company/
Fox and Windmill Podcast https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iUPJ4Bjt55Vdw1xeDiPsU?si=b69a54fcd8154a15  

Hosted and edited by Emma Leask (SYP North Chair) 
Produced by Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Humphries (SYP UK Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPNorth
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk/ 

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In this episode, Joyce Dignam (Ireland’s Podcast Officer) is joined by Laura Cassidy, one of the co-founders and editors at Banshee Press. They discuss the nitty-gritty of bringing a publication from submission to print, what it's like to be a writer and editor, and the challenges of running a literary journal and independent press. 

Mentioned in this episode
Banshee Press: https://www.bansheelit.com/about
Arts Council of Ireland: https://www.artscouncil.ie/home/
The Four Faced Liar: https://www.the4facedliar.com/
Tramp Press: https://tramppress.com/
The Stinging Fly: https://stingingfly.org/ 

Hosted & edited by Joyce Dignam (SYP Ireland Podcast Officer) @joyceydignam
Produced by Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Humphries (SYP UK Podcast Officer)
Twitter: @SYPIreland
Website: https://thesyp.org.uk

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