Aimed at writers, this free online event is organised by Scottish Books International in partnership with Literature Alliance Scotland. Writers Graeme Macrae Burnet and Nadine Aisha Jassat, and Rights Manager Janne Moller of Black and White Publishing, will be in conversation with Peggy Hughes. Register on Ticket Tailor.

In this webinar Jamie Watt and Graham Horsman will provide a run through of the key issues publishers need to be aware of when engaging in factual publishing. The webinar will cover the law surrounding personal data, defamation, rights to privacy, and use of third party material. It will also talk through what would usually happen in the context of a "legal read", and how to deal effectively with identified issues (or stop them happening in the first place).

Fee: FREE

Booking: register on Harper Macleod's website

Harper Macleod is one of Scotland's leading independent law firms. Partner Jamie Watt is an expert in publishing law and intellectual property generally. We are delighted that they are running this series of free webinars for Publishing Scotland.

The format is a talk on the subject with an opportunity to ask questions. Sometimes you don't know what you don't know and these sessions are ideal for keeping you on the right track. They're also great for just adding to your overall publishing and business knowledge.

Booking is open for the entire season of webinars:

This 4-hour course (two Zoom sessions on Monday 1 and Thursday 4 November 2021) picks up where 'Introduction to Copy-editing' left off. It assumes that delegates have attended this course or are familiar with the methods and techniques it contains. It is eligible for 2 CIEP upgrade training points.

Fee: £100+VAT SPECIAL OFFER

Booking: register and pay on TICKET TAILOR by by midnight on Thursday 27 October 2021.

This 4-hour course (two Zoom sessions on Monday 8 and Thursday 11 November 2021) picks up where 'Introduction to Proofreading' left off. It assumes that delegates have attended that course or are familiar with the methods and techniques it contains. It is eligible for 2 CIEP upgrade training points.

Fee: £100+VAT SPECIAL OFFER.

Booking: register and pay on TICKET TAILOR by by midnight on Wednesday 3 November 2021.

This course is suitable for people in the publishing industry, those who want to work in editing on a freelance basis, and anyone else who has responsibility for the presentation of written material. Some proofreading experience is desirable. It is eligible for 3 CIEP upgrade training points.

Fee: £150+VAT (members); £200+VAT (non-members).

Booking: register and pay on TICKET TAILOR by midnight on Wednesday 10 November 2021.

No previous knowledge is required for this introduction to proofreading course. The emphasis is on practical exercises using a variety of accessible texts. It is eligible for 3 CIEP upgrade training points.

Fee: £150+VAT (members); £200+VAT (non-members).

Booking: register and pay on TICKET TAILOR by midnight on Wednesday 24 November 2021.

To celebrate this year's Book Week Scotland (15 to 21 November), Publishing Scotland has organised two showcases with a particular focus on debuts. The events are online and tickets are free.

Discover a brilliant array of writers, a variety of fictional worlds and (possibly!) your new favourite characters in this celebration of new writing talent. Book your free ticket here.

Enjoy a fascinating breadth of non-fiction - from memoir to pop culture to nature writing – that just may show you how to look at the world anew. Book your free ticket here.

The fair is presenting some professional workshops, seminar and other events including their Conference, their Masterclasses, Inside Publishing and The Hof networking events. There are some interesting session, particularly on audiobooks and the future of independent publishing, which are free to access when you sign up.

Scottish Business Week, 18 - 22 October 2021

A virtual festival for Scottish businesses of all sizes and across all sectors - offering inspiration, advice and guidance to help your business start up or grow and build for a brighter future.

Hachette UK are running a series of free, virtual events called 'Opening the Book' to demystify publishing as they mark the fifth anniversary of their diversity and inclusion programme. From June until the end of the year, there will be 10 panel discussions hosted and chaired by Sharmaine Lovegrove, Publisher at Dialogue Books and Patron of 'Changing the Story'.

FutureBook, The Bookseller's annual publishing conference, will return with an in-person event in London in 2021, combined with a live-stream for attendees who wish to watch the sessions remotely. Details and booking here.

Apply for this full-time, permanent position by Friday 29 October 2021. Based in Edinburgh - temporarily remote.

The FLIP (Female Leadership in Publishing) is seeking new leadership. Apply by 31 October 2021.

New Futures is an initiative of Bookshop.org and the BA to support the launch of a bookshop or bookshops founded by people from underrepresented communities. The closing date for applications is Friday 12 November 2021.

For more information on these jobs and opportunities, see the Publishing Scotland website.

As a direct response to the current employment situation caused by Covid-19, the bookcareers service is now running TWO job clubs: one for newcomers and one for publishing professionals. See the bookcareers website.

The Book Trade Charity may be able to provide grants for book trade people in need. For more information and to apply for grants or housing, see the Book Trade Charity website.