The Future of Northern Publishing

It's time for The Society of Young Publishers North's next exciting event, where we will be discussing 'The Future of Northern Publishing'.

We will be joined by Ed Handyside, Publishing Director of Myrmidon Books.

Ed will be sharing his plethora of knowledge of the Publishing industry, with specific focus on publishing in the North and how Myrmidon has developed in this harsh climate. We will discuss progression of Northern Publishing, what is helping and hindering its progress in the current climate and how all this relates to upcoming writers and those looking to get into the publishing business.

The evening will consist of a Q&A session with Ed, networking opportunities with publishing professionals and free drinks!

When: Thursday 27th April 2016 from 7-9pm

Where: Gullivers, 109 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW

About Myrmidon Books

Myrmidon is a lean and agile publishing house. Founded in 2006, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Myrmidon is an ambitious publisher, with particular interest in world class adult literary fiction – both originally written in English and translated work. It maintains an exciting mix of literary and commercial titles and is keen to develop new partnerships with publishers and distributors across the globe.

Ed's medium term goal for Myrmidon Books is to become the UK’s most influential independent publisher of commercial and literary adult fiction outside the capital.