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Job Searching in Publishing with Suzanne Collier
Description of Episode In this episode, Molly speaks to Suzanne Collier –– publishing professional, longtime friend of the SYP, registered career development professional, and author –– about job searching in publishing. Suzanne talks about her journey in the publishing industry, job searching insights/tips for any current or aspiring professionals, and her recent book How to Job Search in Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide. Interviewee Information & Links Suzanne CollierBookcareers Website: bookcareers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookcareers/ Helpful Links: Mentioned in this Episode How to Job Search in Publishing: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide by Suzanne Collier: https://www.bookcareers.com/htjs/ Inside Book Publishing by Giles Clark and Angus Phillips: https://www.routledge.com/Inside-Book-Publishing/Phillips-Clark/p/book/9781032516554 bookcareers.com podcast episodes: https://www.bookcareers.com/category/podcasts/ Episode Transcript https://otter.ai/u/mTn-DABnxthgt3qg-MuXCeW2lZw?utm_source=copy_urlHost Credits and SYP Links Hosted and edited by Molly Frisch (SYP Oxford Podcast Officer)Instagram: @oxford_sypTwitter: @SYP_OxfordWebsite: https://thesyp.org.uk/branch/oxford/ Outreach If you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the show, drop us a line at [email protected]
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In Conversation with Isabelle Kenyon, Fly On The Wall Press
Overview: Isabelle Kenyon, Managing Director of Fly on the Wall Press discusses what it is like to set up and run an independent press. Isabelle also shares her journey from theatre marketing to publishing, with invaluable insight on how to DIY your own space within the industry. Discover what is next for the award winning Manchester based press, as well as Isabelle's recommended reads.Interviewees social media and links:Isabelle Kenyon:Instagram: @kenyonauthorservices @flyonthewallpressWebsite: https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/ Mentioned in this episode:Northern Publishers' Fair: https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/northern-publisher-s-fairRadical Book Fair: https://www.facebook.com/RadicalBookFair/?locale=en_GBNorthern Fiction Alliance: http://northernfictionalliance.com/aboutFly On The Wall Press summer party: https://fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/Episode transcript:Hosted and edited by Sara Young (SYP North UK Podcast Officer)Twitter: @SYP_UKWebsite: https://thesyp.org.ukIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake inthe show, drop us a line at [email protected]
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In Conversation with Georgia Leighton, debut author of Spellbound
In this episode, Gemma speaks to debut author Georgia Leighton ahead of the release of her novel Spellbound. Georgia talks about her writing process, the influences behind Spellbound, her experience publishing a novel and her journey into the industry as a marketing manager. Mentioned in this episode:Georgia Leighton: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/302827/georgia-leightonSpellbound: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/spellbound/georgia-leighton/9780857505910Recorded and edited by Gemma Mathers (SYP UK Podcast Officer)Twitter: @SYP_UKWebsite: https://thesyp.org.ukEpisode Transcript: https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SYP-In-Conversation-with-Georgia-Leighton-Transcripts.pdfIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the show, drop us a line at [email protected]
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Imprints, Independents, and Ireland with Brendan Barrington
In this episode, Izzi speaks to Brendan Barrington, the editorial director of Penguin Sandycove and the founder of the Dublin Review. We cover his extensive career in editing, and what it means to be an imprint of a larger publishing house and how it compares to small, independent publishing, and what the pros and cons of each are. We also discuss how Ireland fits into the international publishing landscape. Hope you enjoy!Mentioned in this episode:The Dublin Reviewhttps://thedublinreview.com/Penguin Sandycovehttps://www.penguin.co.uk/about/publishing-houses/penguin-general/sandycoveLilliput Presshttps://www.lilliputpress.ie/collections/allTranscript available here:https://thesyp.org.uk/podcast-transcripts-2022/Hosted and edited by Isabelle "Izzi" Cooper (SYP Ireland Podcast officer)Follow SYP Ireland on Instagram: @sypirelandIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the show, drop us a line at [email protected]
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In Conversation with Debut Author, Rozie Kelly
Overview: Sara Young interviews Rozie Kelly about her debut novel "Kingfisher," published by Saraband Press on April 3. Rozie discusses her journey as a writer, and highlights the importance of prizes like the Northbound Book Award and the PFD Queer Fiction Prize for emerging writers. She also touches on the supportive Northern writing community and her ongoing research for a new novel project.Interviewees social media and linksRozie Kelly:Instagram: @rozeamee6https://linktr.ee/rozeamee https://saraband.net/contributor/rozie-kelly/Mentioned in this episode:Saraband Publishers: https://saraband.net/ @saraband-books.bsky.social.Northbound Book Award: https://saraband.net/northbound-award/PFD Queer Fiction Prize: https://petersfraserdunlop.com/about-us/pfd-queer-fiction-prize/ Hosted and edited by Sara Young (SYP North Podcast Officer)Twitter: @SYP_UKWebsite: https://thesyp.org.uk If you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the show, drop us a line at [email protected]
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