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Access and Opportunities in Publishing with Will Mackie
May 11, 2026
58m 20s
Careers in Translation: An Interview with Julia Sanches
Apr 27, 2026
31m 33s
Interview with First Chapter Award winner, Muminah Koleoso
Apr 13, 2026
44m 47s
The Scots Revival with Len Pennie
Mar 30, 2026
51m 35s
All Things Publicity with Sofia Saghir, Campaigns Manager at Riot Communications
Dec 8, 2025
25m 28s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/11/26 | Access and Opportunities in Publishing with Will Mackie | In this episode, Megan speaks with Will Mackie, Senior Programme Manager at New Writing North and co-leader of the MA in Publishing at Northumbria University. Will shares his journey from editorial roles into talent development and how he now supports emerging writers, particularly in the North of England. We explore structural imbalances in UK publishing and discuss how education, prizes and partnerships can help open up the industry. The episode also highlights the unique partnership betwee... | 58m 20s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Careers in Translation: An Interview with Julia Sanches | In this episode, Gemma speaks with literary translator, Julia Sanches. She translates from Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan, and has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. As well as discussing her career journey, we talk about her views on literary prize culture, how she approaches a project and why translation deserves more recognition in the UK and the US. Books mentioned: Macunaíma by Mário de Andrade, translated by Katrina Dodson Cane by Jean Toomer The Golden No... | 31m 33s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Interview with First Chapter Award winner, Muminah Koleoso | In this episode, Gemma is joined by Muminah Koleoso, a First Chapter Award 2025 winner. She is a poet, writer and the founder of the Sister Station podcast. They discuss her career journey, the growing online poetry community and the challenges of a London-centric publishing industry. Muminah also shares insight into her creative process, and how her love of reading and storytelling motivates her daily. Muminah’s Instagram @minahsmusings SYP Website https://thesyp.org.uk Instagra... | 44m 47s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | The Scots Revival with Len Pennie | In this episode, Nuala speaks to Scots poet and language activist Len Pennie to discuss the landscape surrounding learning or re-learning our native, minority languages across the UK. In the second episode of a three-part series, Len continues the conversation begun by my conversation with Pàdriag. We discussed preconceived notions surrounding Scots, Scots as a language for love and not just anger, and whether we should always be speaking our minority languages even when bilingual? Len ... | 51m 35s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | All Things Publicity with Sofia Saghir, Campaigns Manager at Riot Communications | 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 asp... | 25m 28s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | A Deep Dive into the Columbia Publishing Course with Meaghan Cahill | 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 episode Columbia Publishing Course: https://journalism.columbia.edu/cpc-uk Episode transcript https://turb... | 43m 27s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | Interview with Lauri Kubuitsile, author of The Scattering | 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.... | 36m 12s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | The Gaelic Revival with Scottish Makar, Pàdraig MacAoidh | 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, inc... | 42m 30s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | Interview with Lottie May: All Things Bookselling | 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 a... | 44m 15s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | 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 p... | 32m 54s | ||||||
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| 9/8/25 | 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/discov... | 49m 18s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | 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 Informat... | 34m 43s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | 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-badu Instagram @noir.renais... | 32m 20s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | 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-micropublishing Episode Transcript Host Credits and SY... | 57m 46s | ||||||
| 8/3/25 | In Conversation With The FLIP | This this episode, Sara interviews Yan Zhuchen-Mander and Cassie Rocks from The Flip, a non-profit promoting transparency and equality in publishing. The Flip, founded in 2019, highlights diverse voices on challenging topics like menopause and mental health. Yan and Cassie discuss their roles in publishing and the importance of visibility, mentorship, and advocacy in publishing. The Flip's recent workforce survey focuses on neurodiversity, AI, and caring responsibilities. Both share their cur... | 38m 20s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Marketing and Publicity with Des Doyle | In this episode, Izzi interviews Des Doyle; the marketing and publicity manager at New Island Books. We talk through the process of marketing a book from start to finish, how social media and the rise of book influencers have impacted publicity, and how working in book selling is preparation for a career in publishing. Hope you enjoy! Mentioned in the episode: New Island Books https://www.newisland.ie/ Hodges Figgis https://www.hodgesfiggis.ie/ Transcript available here: https://t... | 30m 00s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | 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 ... | 32m 03s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | 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 @flyonthewallpress W... | 31m 33s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | 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-leighton Spellbound: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/spellbound/georgia-leighton/9780857505910 Recorded and edited by Gemma... | 42m 14s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | 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 Review https://thedublinreview.... | 53m 59s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | 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 links Rozie Kelly: Instagram: @rozeamee6 https://linktr.ee/rozeamee&n... | 36m 42s | ||||||
| 4/28/25 | Marketing Fiction at Head of Zeus with Shannon Hewitt | In this episode, Gemma speaks to Shannon Hewitt, senior marketing manager at Head of Zeus, a London-based publisher with six imprints that cover a range of fiction and non-fiction books. We talk about the process of creating, planning and delivering effective book campaigns. Shannon shares the different elements of a marketing campaign, as well as how departments across the publishing house interact to launch a book. Later, we discuss how to make your cover letter stand out amongst a busy job... | 29m 52s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | Hybrid Publishing and Book Coaching with Girl Friday Productions | In this episode, Izzi speaks to Ingrid Emerick and Leslie Miller, the co-founders of Girl Friday Productions: a hybrid publishing house based in America. We deep-dive into what hybrid publishing is and how the industry has shifted in the last few decades. We also talk about the services Girl Friday offers, such as book coaching, and the intersection between editing and writing. Hope you enjoy! Check out Girl Friday! https://www.girlfridayproductions.com/ Mentioned in this episode: University ... | 51m 38s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | Every Cherry Publishing with Emma Steel | In this episode, Gemma speaks to Emma Steel - Head of the Every Cherry Imprint a Sweet Cherry Publishing. Emma talks candidly on representation for SEND disabilities within the publishing industry, how she transitioned from a long-standing teaching career into leading an imprint and how Every Cherry aims to bring reading to those who might struggle. Emma Steel: linkedin.com/in/emma-steel-1a7bb6273 Mentioned in this episode: Every Cherry: https://www.everycherry.com/ Sweet Cherry Publi... | 46m 29s | ||||||
| 1/27/25 | The Society of Authors with Johanna Clarke | In this episode, Sarah speaks to Johanna Clarke – Outreach Lead, Senior Contracts Advisory and podcast host for the Society of Authors (SoA). Johanna speaks about how the SoA works to support authors, along with their role in the broader publishing landscape. Johanna also provides advice about getting into the publishing industry, including an anecdote that proves true the advice we hear time and time again: networking does work! Mentioned in this episode: The Society of Author’s website: T... | 38m 43s | ||||||
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