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Independent Voices in Publishing
In this episode of Inside Publishing, Sara Young and Tom Barker interview Isabella Barber from Comma Press and James Keane from Northodox Press about the Northern Fiction Alliance (NFA). Founded in 2016, the NFA now includes nearly 30 independent publishers promoting Northern literature and providing development opportunities. Isabella highlights Comma's focus on insider perspectives and international voices, while James emphasizes the importance of authenticity and community in Northodox's publications. Both discuss the impact of the NFA on Northern publishing and the significance of place in their work. Upcoming releases include Comma's "Book of Bradford" and Northodox's "Ravenglass" and "Green Laughing."Northern Fiction AllianceInstagram: @northernfictionalliance Comma Press Website: https://commapress.co.uk/ X: @commapress Instagram: @commapressNorthodox Press Website: https://www.northodox.co.ukX: @northodoxpress Instagram: @northodoxpressoffcialMentioned in this episodeWoWfest: https://writingonthewall.org.uk/wowfest/ Hosted and edited by Sara Young (SYP UK North PodcastOfficer)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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The Trailblazer Awards with Elizabeth Kellingley
In this episode Gemma sits down with Elizabeth Kellingley, winner of the Trailblazer Award 2025 and Bloomsbury's Accessibility Manager. They discuss winning the Trailblazer Awards at the London Book Fair, how Elizabeth is working to make the industry more accessible and the incredible dyslexic friendly novels Bloomsbury have released! Links: Elizabeth Kellingley: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kellingley-7569b0133/Dyslexic Friendly Books:https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/superpages/fiction/bloomsbury-dyslexia-friendly-editions/Host Credits and SYP Links:Hosted and edited by Gemma Mathers (SYP UK Podcast Officer)Instagram: @SYP_UKTwitter: @SYP_UKWebsite: thesyp.org.ukIf 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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The World of International Rights with Polly Silk
Description of Episode In this episode, Molly speaks to Polly Silk -- longtime international rights professional, and current lecturer and head of the MA Publishing Media at Oxford Brookes University. We dive into the current state of international rights in publishing, the details of what a day-to-day job in rights might look like, perks and challenge points of rights careers, and even answer the question: what exactly is international rights management? Interviewee Information and Links Polly Silk Oxford Brookes MA Publishing Media website: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/publishing-media Oxford International Centre for Publishing Instagram: @oxfordpublishingHelpful Links: Mentioned in this Episode LinkedIn: linkedin.comThe Bookseller: thebookseller.com Episode Transcript https://otter.ai/u/75RZZ4MMzsaHwX2Si18SBT6_zqI?utm_source=copy_urlHost Credits and SYP Links Hosted and edited by Molly Frisch (SYP Oxford Podcast Officer) Instagram: @oxford_syp Twitter/X: @SYP_Oxford Website: 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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Interview with Ama Badu, commissioning editor at Faber
In this episode, Gemma interviews Ama Badu, commissioning editor of children’s and YA fiction at Faber and Faber. We talk about the collaboration between authors, illustrators and publishers, and the journey of a book to acquisition. We discuss the FAB Prize and what makes for a prize-winning entry. Ama gives advice on working in children’s publishing, and for those seeking a career change into the industry. Ama Badu:LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ama-baduInstagram @noir.renaissanceFaber: Instagram @faberchildrensThe FAB Prize: https://www.faber.co.uk/about-faber/the-fab-prize/?srsltid=AfmBOooWaNxvC_Gg8yPfuu7o_icLkwirgoboEBvyMGMa4ga8Bb8Mdx3oBooks mentioned:My Hair - Hannah Lee (author), Allen Fatimaharan (illustrator)The Rapping Princess - Hannah Lee (author), Allen Fatimaharan (illustrator)Bad Queer - Gayathiri KamalakanthanFaber Illustrated ClassicsLost Love Songs - Ingrid PersaudGlasgow Boys - Margaret McDonaldNikki Giovanni, Poems: 1968-2020Episode transcript:https://otter.ai/u/DXwhe3lTCH8FA4rmb37zp0Cv5aE?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]
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In Conversation with Katie Isbester, Founder of Claret Press
In this episode Gemma sat down with Katie Isbester, Founder of Claret Press. Katie breaks down her publishing journey, from her first job to creating her own Micro-publishing business Claret Press, issues of accessibility within the industry and her recent book: Secrets of Micropublishing.Links:Claret Press: https://www.claretpress.com/Secrets of Micropublishing by Katie Isbester: https://www.claretpress.com/book/secrets-of-micropublishingEpisode TranscriptHost Credits and SYP LinksHosted and edited by Gemma Mathers (SYP UK Podcast Officer)Instagram: @SYP_UKTwitter: @SYP_UKWebsite: thesyp.org.ukIf 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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