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!

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! 💙📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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. @publishingscotland.bsky.social @leughleabhar.bsky.social

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 ✍️ www.publishingscotla... @publishingscotland.bsky.social

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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!

Stop by our stall at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair in #Edinburgh later this month 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 22nd!

It's coming! The Scottish Christmas Book Fair! Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more! www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

The Scottish Christmas Book Fair is coming! Come one come all to the New Town Church on 21 and 22 November! #bookweekscotland

📚 Meet the author! Join us Sat 22 Nov, 2:30pm for a book signing with Gillebrìde Mac ‘IlleMhaoil, translator of our #Gaelic favourites An Tìgear a Thàinig gu Dinneir & more! 🐅✨ Part of the festive @publishingscotland.bsky.social #ScottishChristmasBookFair 🎄

THIS THURSDAY - Discussion between Abigail McDougall (Publishing Scotland) & Suzanne Collier (author of How To Job Search in Book Publishing: The Ultimate Insider's Guide and qualified Careers Advisor) followed by a Q&A & 'after party' where you get the opportunity to speak to Suzanne one to one.

Scottish Christmas Book Fair George Street, Edinburgh Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov * The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping * All your favourite genres for adults & children * Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

Publishing Scotland Translation Fund on behalf of Creative Scotland supports publishers outside the UK with the payment of translation fees to translate Scottish writers. Applications for Round Two of the fund are open until Monday 26 January 2026. www.publishingscotland.org/what-we-do/s...

ICYMI: Come along to our Scottish Christmas Book Fair!

Announcing the Scottish Christmas Book Fair! * The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping * All your favourite genres for adults & children * Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors See below for who'll be there! www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

Upskilling for your dream job as an editor? Only 24hrs left to book onto next week's Introduction to Copy-editing course. Join Denise Cowle for an interactive, practical training course that will set you up for success. 4 and 11 November 9.45am to 1pm www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Free exclusive event for Scottish Careers Week: @bookcareers.bsky.social and Publishing Scotland join forces to discuss working in book publishing in Scotland. Includes introduction to the industry and roles, Q&A, and opportunity to talk with Suzanne Collier. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-publi...

We have 2 lovely translated Scottish books arrived in the office, courtesy of our @creativescots.bsky.social supported #translationfund: Border, Kapka Kassabova in Catalan from @comanegra.bsky.social & A Working Mother, Agnes Owens in Spanish from munecainfinita.com More here shorturl.at/D7hfI

Scotland at Frankfurt in full swing! @buchmesse.de #scottishpublishing #newbookscotland #FBM35

Are you looking to upgrade your copy-editing skills? There are still places available for our Further Copy-editing Training with Denise Cowle Tuesday 7 October, 09:30 to 14:00. For details on what the course covers AND to get your tickets, see here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/furthe...

Final reminder! Introduction to Proofreading: last chance to book tickets for 16&18 September www.publishingscotland.org/event/introduction-to-proofreading-with-denise-cowle/ Join Denise Cowle's interactive course to get comfortable with basic proofreading skills. No prior knowledge is required.

Are you looking to upgrade your copy-editing skills? There are still places available for our Further Copy-editing Training with Denise Cowle Tuesday 7 October, 09:30 to 14:00. For details on what the course covers AND to get your tickets, see here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/furthe...

Calling all Publishing Scotland members - Are you signed up for George Walkley's upcoming 'A Practical Guide to AI in Publishing'? (Note: This training is currently only open to Publishing Scotland members and partners) 23 September 10:00-15:30 Book here now: www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Calling all Publishing Scotland members - Are you signed up for George Walkley's upcoming 'A Practical Guide to AI in Publishing'? (Note: This training is currently only open to Publishing Scotland members and partners) 23 September 10:00-15:30 Book here now: www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...

Final reminder! Introduction to Proofreading: last chance to book tickets for 16&18 September www.publishingscotland.org/event/introduction-to-proofreading-with-denise-cowle/ Join Denise Cowle's interactive course to get comfortable with basic proofreading skills. No prior knowledge is required.

Many thanks to all our colleagues, client publishers, customers and friends from @publishingscotland.bsky.social who helped us celebrate our 30th Anniversary at the Edinburgh International Book Festival! www.booksource.net/post/booksou...

We were delighted to host our annual summer drinks reception at #edinburghinternationalbookfestival with @booksource.bsky.social this year, who celebrated their 30th year of distribution. In addition we waved a very fond farewell to our outgoing CEO Marion Sinclair who will be very much missed.

Look - a new issue of #booksfromscotland is live! Celebrate the summer with some new reads. 🌞

We are excited to be partnering with the @edbookfest.bsky.social to bring a super panel of international publishers together, chaired by the fabulous @jdcrawf.bsky.social to discuss 'Books that Travel'. www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival... part of the Global Ink Industry series, Tuesday 12 August.

Calling all Scottish BPOC writers: Join us on Discord for another write-in: 📅29th July 12:30pm – 1:00pm 📅1st August 12:30pm – 1:00pm Sign up & learn more here: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/community-di...

It was fascinating to hear perspectives from across the sector on AI and the novel - great depth and breadth of conversation. Thank you @clemicollett.bsky.social for convening a brilliant bunch of people.

Hear Michael Pedersen read his fantastic new poem, written exclusively for Independent Bookshop Week #IndieBookshopWeek 🔖

We love Michael Pedersen! (Have you read Muckle Flugga yet?) And we love his new poem Lines on Glister & Glow, written exclusively for Independent Bookshop Week (14-21 June). A love letter to independent bookshops. #ChooseBookshops ❤️ #IndieBookshopWeek youtu.be/FJCDZKBVceE?...

Introduction to Adobe Indesign with Dr Alice Piotrowska Fully live and interactive training. Learn how to create, edit and export your own basic InDesign documents. Participate in activities to practise & consolidate. 17 Jun 10am-12:30 www.tickettailor.com/events/publishingscotland/1640179

Introduction to Adobe Indesign with Dr Alice Piotrowska Fully live and interactive training. Learn how to create, edit and export your own basic InDesign documents. Participate in activities to practise & consolidate. 17 Jun 10am-12:30 www.tickettailor.com/events/publishingscotland/1640179

Final reminder We feel we wouldn’t be doing our duty not to impress upon you the importance of this training. If your books aren't compliant, you won't be able to sell into Europe. EU Deforestation Regulation - training for publishers 12 Jun 9:15-12:30 ECCI, Edinburgh buytickets.at/publishingsc...

Had a fantastic few days at France Livre – The French Publishing Network. Met brilliant people, made loads of new contacts, & some exciting projects may be on the horizon! Huge thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. Bonne chance à tous! 🇫🇷📚 @booksource.bsky.social @publishingscotland.bsky.social

This regulation is relevant for all publishers- If your books are not compliant, you won't be able to sell into Europe. EU Deforestation Regulation - training for publishers Thu 12 Jun, 9:15-12:30 Tiered ticketing to make sure you can attend: buytickets.at/publishingsc...

Head along tonight to join @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Publishing cohort for their annual showcase, drinks and chat!

Tomorrow (Thurs 5 June) is Edinburgh Napier's Publishing Showcase, degree show and drinks reception. #NapierPublish #PublishingPostgrads The event welcome everyone from the book and magazine community. RSVP for FREE here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publishing...