Inside Publishing

In this episode, Gemma interviews Sofia Saghir - Campaigns Manager at Riot Communications, a PR agency specialising in arts, culture and entertainment. Sofia discusses the difference between delivering campaigns while working in-house vs at an agency. Also she talks about the range of coverage needed for a successful PR campaign and how the growing importance of BookTok is changing the media landscape. She shares how her career began on her book blog, along with some invaluable advice for aspiring PR and publishing professionals. Sofia's links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-saghir-5505b5230/Riot Communications: https://www.riotcommunications.com/Episode Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/HwOya2CCO8GJoznkxbKUSOQrsaY?utm_source=copy_urlHosted and edited by Gemma Jackson (SYP London Podcast Officer)Instagram @syp_londonX @SYP_UKWebsite https://thesyp.org.ukIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the show, drop us a line at [email protected]

In this episode, Tamara speaks to Meaghan Cahill –– Production Assistant at Bloomsbury, and alumnus of the Columbia Publishing Course (CPC) –– about her experience of CPC. Meaghan talks candidly about the course, highlighting its benefits, the application process, the day to day activities it involved, and how it has helped launch her career into publishing.Mentioned in this episodeColumbia Publishing Course: https://journalism.columbia.edu/cpc-uk Episode transcript https://turboscribe.ai/transcript/7692148163608044315/pod-3-editedHosted and edited by Tamara Letts (SYP South West Podcast Officer)Twitter/X: @SYP_UKWebsite: https://thesyp.org.ukIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the show, drop us a line at [email protected]

In this episode of Inside Publishing, Gemma interviews Lauri Kubuitsile, author of The Scattering. We talk about her experiences as an author who has worked with many publishers, her views on genres as a marketing tool and why she doesn’t have a literary agent. Her historical novel, The Scattering explores the lives of two women and their experiences of two historical atrocities in Southern Africa at the beginning of the twentieth century: the Herero and Nama genocide, and the Anglo-Boer war. Now published in the UK by DAS Editions, Lauri shares why she was compelled to write this story and how she conducted her research when the historical record is so fragmentary. Lauri's book: The Scattering https://www.daseditions.com/books/the-scatteringDAS EditionsWebsite: www.daseditions.comInstagram: @daseditionsBooks mentionedThe Memory of Love by Aminatta FornaHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdicheThere are Rivers in the Sky by Elif ShafakEpisode transcript: https://otter.ai/u/6npnuhI7u8cUsnr7mqVLc7y9oSk?utm_source=copy_urlInstagram: @syp_londonWebsite: 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]

In this episode, Nuala speaks to Pàdraig MacAoidh - Scotland's Makar, academic, and broadcaster - to discuss the growing movement behind the revival of the Gaelic language. As part of a three-part series, Pàdraig opens the conversation by discussing his relationship to Gaelic, the creative process of adapting such an old language to his contemporary environment, and the opportunities for Gaelic speakers in the industry today. We also uncovered some of the challenges facing its resurgence, including the disconnect between the highlands, islands and cities, and a concern that isolated regions may be left behind in this process of national revival. Pàdraig remains hopeful and excited by the prospects of the newly passed Scottish Languages Bill and the increasing opportunities available to young Gaelic speakers across many industries in Scotland. Pàdraig MacAoidhX: @PàdraigMacaoidhWebsite: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poetry/scotlands-makar/  Mentioned in this episode:Len Pennie and her Scots word of the day: @misspunnypennie on instagramScottish Language Bill: https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/s6/scottish-languages-bill Hosted and edited by Nuala Tranter (SYP Scotland Podcast Officer)Instagram: @sypscotlandWebsite: https://thesyp.org.uk If you have any questions about this episode or wish to partake in the conversation, drop us a line at [email protected] 

In this episode, Tamara speaks to Lottie May - Project Manager and Bookseller at Mr B's Emporium in Bath - about her experiences in bookselling. Lottie discusses her career path from a book lover (beginning in historical fiction), to a BA in History, to a now bookseller, project manager, and sometimes publisher at Mr B's. We also discuss the typical work day at Mr B's, from in house reading spas (essentially, literary therapy), to curating subscriptions for customers, to celebrity sightings and author events. Mentioned in this episodeMr B's Emporium: https://mrbsemporium.com/ Episode Transcripthttps://turboscribe.ai/transcript/share/7241788200865439987/7vqboIDEYLMub-BpPPdcodmT6-TKkV9Zdl3rl_I7jz4/interview-with-lottie-may-all-things-booksellingHosted and edited by Tamara Letts (SYP South West Podcast Officer)Instagram: @syp_southwest Website: 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]