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Introduction to Proofreading – April/May
Introduction to Proofreading course delivered online across two days (30 April and 7 May). Book by 9 April to get a discount. Three CIEP upgrade points.
Scottish Book Trade Conference 2024
Booking is now open for the Scottish Book Trade Conference 2024, which will take place on Thursday 16 May at Central Hall, Edinburgh, and online.
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50 Years of Publishing Scotland
In celebration of our 50th anniversary in 2024, this online showcase gives a taste of some of our highlights from the past five decades.
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Books from Scotland
The latest issue Ray of Light showcases a feast of delicious debuts, exciting novels, poetry, cookery and children's books, that will hopefully end up on your shelves!
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New Books Scotland
New Books Scotland Spring/Summer 2024 is our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.
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International Fellowship Programme
Our annual Fellowship Programme encourages relationships between the international publishing community and their Scottish counterparts. The 2024 Programme will take place from 19 to 25 August, welcoming eight international publishers.
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Our members
Search for publisher and network members, get information on joining, and catch up on member news.
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Translation Fund
In the most recent funding round, twelve international publishers received awards contributing to the costs of translating works of Scottish authors into Ukrainian, Hebrew, Spanish, Dutch, Hungarian, Portuguese, German, Simple Chinese, and Georgian.
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Events
See our list of events from book festivals to book fairs, training courses to conferences.
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Scottish Books International
Co-owned by Publishing Scotland, Scottish Books International is dedicated to the international promotion of books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Its Author Travel Fund supports writers who have been invited overseas to promote their work.
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Sustainability in Publishing
Have a look at our Knowledge Bank to find out what the book industry is doing so far to help tackle the climate emergency.
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Publishing Scotland’s curated online showcase of thousands of Scottish books. Learn more.
Our UK-wide book distribution service based in Glasgow. Learn more.
International promotion of Scottish books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Learn more.
Welcome to Publishing Scotland
Publishing Scotland provides support, training, funding and advocacy for the book publishing sector in Scotland.
We act as the voice and network for publishing, to develop and promote the work of companies, organisations and individuals in the industry, and to co-ordinate joint initiatives and partnership.
Jobs
National Galleries of Scotland: Publishing Co-ordinator
Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 7 May for this permanent, full-time position based in Edinburgh. The Nation…
Bookspeed: HR Manager (Maternity Cover)
Apply by 23:59 on Friday 10 May for this temporary full-time role based in Edinburgh. Bookspeed are…
Opportunities
Saltire Society Book Awards: Open for Entries
Apply by 23:59 on Monday 24 June to have your book considered for Scotland’s National Book Awards 2o…
Call for Nominations: Rendez-vous 2024
Apply by 1 June to be considered for this fellowship programme. Applications are now open for the te…
Meet Publishing Scotland's members
Discover the companies and organisations that belong to Publishing Scotland.
Our members
Explore our range of resources in the Knowledge Bank
Useful resources related to the publishing industry, including information on funding, sustainability, Brexit, and Fair Work.
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Copyright Essentials for Publishers
Online Copyright Essentials for Publishers course with Naomi Korn Associates.
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Harper Macleod: AI in Publishing
Free legal webinar on the use of artificial intelligence in publishing. Register in advance.
Latest news
Apr
26
New pilot scheme launched for writers in Edinburgh
Titled the Writer’s Room, the scheme is providing two participants with a writing space on the Royal Mile and a £1,000 stipend to be paid over two months.
Apr
23
The Saltire Society Book Awards 2024 open for entries
Deadline for entries is Monday 24th June 2024 at 23:59.
Apr
17
Series of Aye Write and Wee Write events to run following unexpected donation
The donation will help fund stand-alone events and a smaller-scale version of Wee Write, though the full festivals will not be running.
Apr
12
Not a River by Selva Almada named on the shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2024
It is the second book published by Charco Press to be shortlisted for The International Booker Prize.
Mar
28
Children’s Book North launches 2024 mentor scheme
Children’s Books North has doubled the number of places available on its 2024 mentor scheme for aspiring publishing professionals in the North and Scotland.