Publishing Scotland

Editors, agents, marketers: are you eager to embed EDI into your workflows but not sure how? Don't miss out on our practical (affordable) training - 6th March. This workshop, is led by people with relevant experience & examples from the Scottish sector. Edinburgh or online!
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INTO BOOKS will be on the @publishingscotland.bsky.social's stand at this year's London Book Fair on 10-12 March. We are extremely grateful for @booksource.bsky.social's financial assistance which helps enable this.
If you are planning to be at the event, please come and say hello!
Stand 2D90 👋

1 in-person ticket left for tomorrow's AI prompt training

17 February 2-5pm
Edinburgh Futures Institute

Publishers, come along to see how AI can support ideation, metadata, marketing, & data-driven decisions.

Get that last in-person ticket OR attend online:
www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

'A third of writers said AI has reduced the income they received from other work' Scotland’s book publishing sector defies simple economic analysis, prioritising cultural value over profit. Challenged by financial barriers and…

Today @heraldscotland.bsky.social published Dominic Ryan's interview with our CEO Sheila Pinder.

Read on for insights into the diverse structure of the industry, and the value of its perseverance in the face of funding struggles and AI-related copyright fears:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2582878...

Prepress hit the town yesterday, with our colleagues Fran and Rebecca attending a sustainability soiree held by @publishingscotland.bsky.social. It was a great opportunity to learn what we can do to make the industry greener and see how community and sustainability are interconnected! 🌿📖

Publishing Freelancers: Thrive Development Programme - London | Opportunities @ Creative Access Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.59pm Duration: 12 months Start date: Monday 9th March 2026 Are you a freelancer working in publishing lookin

Thrive: a FREE Development programme for publishing freelancers, run by Creative Access

Deadline: Sunday 8 Feb

12-month career support programme designed to support mid-level, freelance talent from under-represented backgrounds.

Apply here:
opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/publishi...

We are proud to be partnering with The British Book Awards 2026 -

Good luck everybody!

#BritishBookAwards

#Nibbies

See here for more on the awards:

www.thebookseller.com/the-british-...

We are proud to support the @publishersassoc.bsky.social Publishing Inclusion Pledge to help create a more inclusive and equitable #publishing industry.

More information here www.publishers.org.uk/news/

In 2026, take that first step in your editorial journey:

Introduction to Copyediting
Join our Copyediting course for beginners,
with Publishing Scotland's regular tutor Denise Cowle.
(+3 CIEP upgrade points)

Online
24 & 26 Feb 2026

Early-bird tickets out now:
www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Are you seeking to understand and apply generative AI in your publishing operations?

Join our interactive workshop to learn practical prompting techniques & strategies -

Tue 17 February
3hr session with hands-on components

More information and tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Join our next cohort on 'Introduction to Proofreading'

Online
Tuesday 10 & Thursday 12 February 2026

Denise Cowle has run this course for many years, to glowing reviews.

Invest in your career by upskilling on this course (+3 CIEP upgrade points)

Tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Currently we are administering 2 brilliant funds for publishers: BookSource's Go See Fund for Scottish Publishers & Creative Scotland's Translation Fund for International Publishers, deadlines approaching!

BookSource Go See Fund
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Creative Scotland Translation Fund
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In 2026, take that first step in your editorial journey:

Introduction to Copyediting
Join our Copyediting course for beginners,
with Publishing Scotland's regular tutor Denise Cowle.
(+3 CIEP upgrade points)

Online
24 & 26 Feb 2026

Early-bird tickets out now:
www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Start the year by upskilling for your dream career:

Introduction to Proofreading
Our Proofreading course for beginners,
with Publishing Scotland's regular tutor Denise Cowle.
(Earns 3 CIEP upgrade points)

Online
10 & 12 Feb 2026

Get your tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Marketing, data and events assistant trainee - Edinburgh | Opportunities @ Creative Access Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th January 2026 at 5.00pm Salary: Real Living Wage Location: Edinburgh - potential for hybrid working pattern Sta

We are delighted to be working with @creativeaccess.bsky.social to recruit for our new marketing, data and events assistant trainee!

If you are from an under-represented background and want to join our team, we’d love to hear from you:

opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/marketin...

We're ready for you! We hope to see you tomorrow and Saturday! Come to #Edinburgh to start your Christmas shopping!

#BookWeekScotland

Stop by our stall at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair in #Edinburgh tomorrow and Saturday to pick up the perfect gifts for the young readers in your life (and some free festive snacks)📚 Plus, don't miss our book signing slot with the brilliant @alastairc.com at 1.30pm on Saturday!

New Town Church interior with empty tables waiting for the books to arrive.

New Town church interior with tables half full with books.

New town church. Tables loaded with books

George Street in the twilight with Christmas decorations.

Splendid afternoon setting up for the book fair this weekend! Celebrating #bookweekscotland with @waterstones.bsky.social @publishingscotland.bsky.social and the awesome Scottish Publishers! Come by to see us! 💙📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

BookSource Go See Fund - round two | Publishing Scotland BookSource Go See Fund – round two open for applications until 31 December 2025 BookSource is committed to fostering a strong and internationalised Scottish book trade. Through Publishing Scotland’s ‘...

Funded by BookSource and administered by @publishingscotland.bsky.social you can find out more and apply here: www.publishingscotland.org/ps-opportuni...

Congratulations @canongate.co.uk for winning Debut Non-fiction Book of the Year last night with Foreign Fruit by Katie Goh. #saltirebookawards

Congratulations to Historic Environment Scotland for winning the Research category last night with their brilliant book Art Deco by Peter Bruce. #saltirebookawards

The Scottish Christmas Book Fair is nearly upon us! Start your Christmas shopping with us at the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh!

More info here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

I'll be at the @publishingscotland.bsky.social Xmas Book Fair on 21 Nov with my awesome publisher @tippermuirbooks.bsky.social plus loads of other great publishers, authors & poets. Come along and check it out.

A brand new week… and we’re getting closer! 🎄✨

The #Scottish #Christmas Book Fair is nearly here, and we’re looking forward to joining Scotland’s brilliant publishing community for a festive celebration of stories and creativity.

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Come to Edinburgh on the 21 & 22 November for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair at the New Town Church, George Street!

🎄There will be fabulous publishers!
🎄There will be fabulous books!
🎄There will be fabulous authors!
🎄There will be free mulled wine, mince pies & chocolate!

Come find us at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November!🎄

We'll have lots of fabulous books and jigsaws for you to browse! Plus, a stellar line up of creatives will be signing their books ✍️

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@publishingscotland.bsky.social

Very much looking forward to this! 🎄

Looking forward to this on the 22nd!!

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We'll be there, the publishers will be there, the authors will be there (see below 👇👇👇). . . We hope you'll be there too!