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AI & copyright: @publishersassoc.bsky.social CEO Dan Conway nails it in his letter to @financialtimes.com: “We have an established system for how to seek the right to use content — commercial licensing. AI companies have legal certainty — it’s called copyright.”
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Quotecard 'I'm really passionate about publishing because it's something that touches your life, at every part of your life.'
Today is World Theatre day, so meet Dom, one of our People of Publishing and a Senior Publisher at Methuen Drama.🔽Find out more at www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...
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Following today's statement and analysis on AI and copyright from the government, see our full response: www.publishers.org.uk/latest-gover...
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Plus, read our full digital report on how these worlds help each other to flourish: www.publishers.org.uk/publications...
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What are you watching this weekend - was it inspired by a book? Or are you secretly casting your latest read in your head? Find out about the world of book to screen adaptations in our latest film from #LondonBookFair: youtu.be/J4ueiY7qmag
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The #BooksOnScreen report from @publishersassoc.bsky.social shows that books are vital for the UK’s screen industries.
Which of these recent adaptations of our books is your favourite?
📖📺 Trespasses
📖📺 The Three-Body Problem
📖📽️ Mrs Harris Goes to Paris
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Today, we join 10,000 authors and the wider publishing industry to protest the theft of books & content by tech companies to train AI models, & to urge the UK government to protect the future of publishing.
Find out more: ww.dontstealthisbook.com
#DontStealThisBook
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A book stands upright against a light gray background. The front cover features a large, bold red title reading "DON'T STEAL THIS BOOK." A mask graphic in black is partially visible behind the text. Along the spine, it reads "A Plea from Authors."
Today we stand with @publishersassoc.bsky.social and almost 10,000 authors that have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books to train AI models.
Together are urging the UK government to take a stance against the unlicensed use of content.
🔗 https://cup.org/4cyRqEp
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The UK is a content superpower. ⚡💡Our new report is the first comprehensive account of how books and journal publishers license content for use in AI. Read more: www.publishers.org.uk/publishing-c...
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Text says BBC 500 Words Oxford Children's Language Report 2025 on a blue background. The cover of the OUP report analysing over 43,500 stories submitted to the competition by children age 5-11 in the UK in autumn 2025.
OUP analysed 46,500 stories submitted to the BBC 500 Words competition in 2025 by children aged 5-11 in the UK. This research offers fascinating insights into the themes children write about and the language they use. #BBC500Words Oxford Children's Language Report: fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/...
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Today on Politics Home, our CEO Dan Conway explains why Oak is decimating investment in UK education at a time when it’s needed more than ever.
➡️ Read Dan’s call for ministers to get a grip on the quango’s role in UK education before it’s too late here: www.politicshome.com/members/arti...
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Discover this year's Unwin Award shortlist: www.publishers.org.uk/the-unwin-aw...
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We are proud to support the @publishersassoc.bsky.social Publishing Inclusion Pledge to help create a more inclusive and equitable #publishing industry.🌎📖️
ℹ️More information here: www.publishers.org.uk/our-work/div...
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Did you know there's an apprenticeship that helps you get to grips with the range of roles in publishing and find out where you might fit? Discover the Publishing Professional Apprenticeship: www.publishers.org.uk/about-publis... #BookSky #NAW2026
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Discover the winners at last night's Westminster Book Awards🎉: www.publishers.org.uk/tenth-westmi...
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Caroline Criado Perez – writer, broadcaster, feminist campaigner and winner of the inaugural Unwin Award – will deliver this year’s Unwin Lecture.
Read more: www.publishers.org.uk/caroline-cri...
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We encourage publishers of all sectors, sizes and specialisms, as well as employee groups and other publishing industry organisations, to sign the Pledge and work with us to take action to support inclusion in all its forms. Find out more and sign up🔽 www.publishers.org.uk/publishing-i...
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A logo for the pledge the includes jigsaw puzzle pieces forming a complete head.
Today we launch our Publishing Inclusion Pledge with 50 founding signatories, including publishers, sector organisations and groups.
The Pledge is a commitment to ensure publishing is an environment where everyone is respected, heard and supported.
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Andrew smiles at the camera. A quote box says 'We have a unique role in challenging misinformation, disinformation and the biases we might have'
Our #PeopleofPublishing campaign celebrates the people making a difference across the industry. Meet Andrew from @sagepub.com and find out more: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...
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If you're a smaller, regional publisher who wants funding support to host a trainee, take a look at this... 🔽📰 #BookSky
Interested? Find more info: creativeaccess.org.uk/the-david-te...
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Get inspired in 2026 with our #PeopleofPublishing, as they remind us of their proudest moments in their careers. #PeopleofPublishing
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A big red shiny bauble in a Christmas tree containing the Publishers Association logo
Season's greetings from everyone at the Publishers Association! 🎄
🗓️ Our last office day for this year is 24 December, with the office reopening on 2 January 2026.
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Publishers Association CEO, Dan Conway, will be part of the newly reformed Creative Industries Council: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Discover the books on the shortlist for the tenth Westminster Book Awards: 📚👉 www.publishers.org.uk/tenth-westmi...
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Amanda is smiling at the camera in the corner of the post alongside the quote 'At our best, I think we are curious and trustworthy tastemakers'
Get to know Amanda and her fellow 2025 #PeopleofPublishing: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...
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Calling educators! ✨
Join us at our Educators webinar on Monday 15th December to hear about our exciting World Book Day 2026 plans, and how you can help make reading fun in your classroom. 📚
Sign up now - buff.ly/OtjqSeg
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Ever wondered how a new joiner experiences their day at Springer Nature? Joanna, Social Media Manager, shares her workflow, quiet starts, team catch-ups, and focused creative sessions.
Discover #LifeAtSpringerNature.
Do you want to be #BePartOfProgress? springernature.com/careers
#WorkInPublishing
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Post for Liverpool University Press promoting ‘Work in Publishing Week 2025.’ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads ‘Work in Publishing Week 2025’ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: ‘Hear from staff members at LUP on what they love about their jobs, and advice on how to get into publishing.’ On the bottom left is an illustration of a person with short hair holding an open purple book in front of their face. A curved red arrow points toward the next image.
Post for Liverpool University Press promoting ‘Work in Publishing Week 2025.’ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads ‘What does your job entail? What does a typical day look like?’ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: “As a Senior Production Editor, I oversee the production process of academic books from the point the manuscripts are handed over by the Commissioning Editor to final publication. This means coordinating typesetters, proof-readers, indexers, authors, and printers; managing schedules to keep everything on track; and ensuring the work stays within budget. Costings and supplier quotes are a key part of the job. Sarah, Senior Production Editor' On the bottom right is an illustration of a person sat on a calendar working on a laptop.
Post for Liverpool University Press promoting ‘Work in Publishing Week 2025.’ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads ‘What is your favourite part of the job?’ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: '“Working with early career scholars to publish their first book – nothing beats being able to provide joyful moments of acceptance and then publication – and to then see their careers progress thanks to having their work published. Also the satisfaction of being involved in a book’s conception, development, and eventual release into the world.” Clare, Senior Commissioning Editor'. Below this, more text: '“I love all of the journals that we work with so getting to engage with the research that they publish is definitely my favourite part of my job. I also work with wonderful colleagues, and we all share the same goal with equal passion, so my working environment is really great.” Natasha, Journals Marketing Manager'. On the bottom right is an illustration of a person working on a laptop.
Post for Liverpool University Press promoting ‘Work in Publishing Week 2025.’ The top features the Liverpool University Press logo. Large text reads ‘What advice or tips would you give for anyone interested in joining the publishing world?’ inside a red-bordered box. Below, smaller text says: '“Keep abreast of the key issues facing the sector you are interested in – the best interviews I have seen (and I’ve seen a lot) included specific examples of connecting LUP to issues such as AI, Open Access mandates, accessibility, library budgets, shrinking of the market etc. It shows enthusiasm and diligence, both of which are needed to work at LUP.” Jennie, Director of Sales and Marketing'. On the bottom left is an illustration of a person reading a book.
Happy #WorkInPublishing Week! If you're interested in joining the world of publishing, staff members at LUP share what they love about their jobs and advice on getting into the industry 📚
Read more here ⬇️
www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/pages/careers
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"I didn't know my job existed and now I travel the world to talk about books!"
Last week you met our People of Publishing. For #WorkInPublishing Week, they’ve given us their advice for starting a career in publishing.
#Publishing #BookTok
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