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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · 8h

Scotland at Frankfurt in full swing!

@buchmesse.de
#scottishpublishing #newbookscotland
#FBM35

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

Further Copy-editing with Denise Cowle | Publishing Scotland

Advanced copy-editing course with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Cathy Tingle.

www.publishingscotland.org

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

Further Copy-editing with Denise Cowle | Publishing Scotland

Advanced copy-editing course with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Cathy Tingle.

www.publishingscotland.org

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

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...

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

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...

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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BookSource @booksource.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

BooksfromScotland.com @booksfromscotland.bsky.social · Jul 29

Keep your cool! It's Heatwave, the latest BfS issue!
booksfromscotland.com/issue/heatwa...

Thanks for your contributions: @florisbooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @birlinn.bsky.social @edinburghup.bsky.social @luathpress.bsky.social @bwpublishing.bsky.social @saraband-books.bsky.social and more!

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

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Scottish BPOC Writers Network @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · Jul 8

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...

Community Discord Write-ins – 29th July & 1st August 2025

Join us for another round of Discord write-ins!

scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 30

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.

Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy @mctd.bsky.social · Jun 27

We're at @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social today hosting a forum on the impact of #GenAI on the novel.

Our @braiduk.bsky.social Fellow Dr @clemicollett.bsky.social has convened authors, publishers, agents, and industry bodies to discuss copyright, creativity, and the value of books in the AI era.

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

#IndieBookshopWeek 🔖

BooksfromScotland.com @booksfromscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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?...

Exclusive new poem by Michael Pedersen for #IndieBookshopWeek 📚💫

YouTube video by Books Are My Bag

youtu.be

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BooksfromScotland.com @booksfromscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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?...

Exclusive new poem by Michael Pedersen for #IndieBookshopWeek 📚💫

YouTube video by Books Are My Bag

youtu.be

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 9

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...

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Belle Media Scotland @bellemediascotland.bsky.social · Jun 8

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

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...

Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 4

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...

Publishing Showcase 2025

You are invited to our Publishing Showcase 2025! Come and celebrate the work of our MSc Publishing students. Drop in 5-10pm. Please RSVP.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 4

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...

Publishing Showcase 2025

You are invited to our Publishing Showcase 2025! Come and celebrate the work of our MSc Publishing students. Drop in 5-10pm. Please RSVP.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our brilliant Scottish authors are in Munich today as part of the Scottish Books Showcase, supported by the Scottish Government in Germany, they are Elspeth Wilson, Jean Findlay, Mairi Kidd, Ewan Morrison & David Farrier. (with Marion & Patrick from PS) www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today -
do join the event in Munich if you can.

Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 2

Tuesday 3 June - we are delighted to be presenting some fabulous Scottish authors to the German book market, tickets are free so do join the event in Munich if you can!
Venue: Literaturhaus München
Salvatorplatz 1 80333 München GermanyLiteraturhaus München
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 2

Tuesday 3 June - we are delighted to be presenting some fabulous Scottish authors to the German book market, tickets are free so do join the event in Munich if you can!
Venue: Literaturhaus München
Salvatorplatz 1 80333 München GermanyLiteraturhaus München
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

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