ReTyped Blog
Welcome to our blog! Below you will find articles, advice and resources that can be useful to help you navigate the UK publishing world.
Introducing ‘The Next Chapter’ Series
If you’ve chosen a non-traditional route into publishing, jumped industries, or moved out of the publishing sphere and into another industry using the skills you’ve gained, 'The Next Chapter' series is where you can share your story.
Event Review: SYP Oxford 75th Anniversary Party
On the first evening of August, the European Office of Princeton University Press (PUP) in Oxford hosted a vibrant celebration: the SYP Oxford’s 75th Anniversary Party. Read on for an event review by our Editor, Tuğçe.
Celebrating SYP’s 75th Birthday
The Society of Young Publishers (SYP) has been the premier resource for young people looking to gain access to or advance within the publishing industry for over seven decades. Learn more about what they do, how to join them and different opportunities they provide to boost your publishing career.
Working in Publishing after a Career change/break
Changing careers to publishing is a challenging journey. Particularly, if you are a foreign national needing sponsorship. This article explores some of these challenges and how we can address them.
How to Make the Publishing Industry More Inclusive
Diversity in publishing has long been acknowledged as an issue. While there's a consensus within the industry about the need for more diverse voices, in practice, there's still a significant gap. The industry has made progress in recruiting more diversely, but there is considerable work remaining to be done in the retention of staff.
Publishing Industry Department Guide
Each publisher is organized slightly differently. If you’re new to the industry, it can be confusing trying to decide which path to take. This department guide will cover the most typical departments that you might find in a publishing company.
Overview of the UK publishing industry
Anyone familiar with publishing will be aware of the range of publishing categories and genres that abound such as Trade or Academic. But what are these categories? What do they mean and how are they defined?
7 Tips for Attending The London Book Fair as a Foreign National
The London Book Fair is one of the largest events in the publishing industry, attracting professionals from all around the world. Here are our 7 top tips for making the most of your time at the LBF this year.