The Publishing Post Celebrates Five Years of Championing Accessibility In the Publishing Industry

This July 2025, we are proudly celebrating our fifth anniversary.

Since its launch in 2020, The Publishing Post has grown from a small volunteer-led initiative into an award-winning platform with thousands of readers, an ever-expanding team, and a continued passion for the publishing industry.

Founded with the mission of making the publishing industry more accessible, The Publishing Post has published over 3000 articles packed with industry news, interviews, insights, book reviews, and career advice. The publication has become a vital resource for those looking to break into or grow within the competitive world of publishing.

Key Achievements Over the Past Five Years:

• 100+ Issues Published: Biweekly content created entirely by volunteers passionate about publishing.

• Over 600 Contributors: A collaborative platform that has offered opportunities to hundreds of aspiring editors, writers, social media managers and marketers.

• Exclusive Interviews: Featuring prominent authors, editors, agents, and publishers, providing readers with behind-the-scenes insights.

• Successful Alumni: Many former contributors have gone on to secure roles in major publishing houses, agencies, and literary organizations.

• Partnerships and Collaborations: Worked with publishers, literary festivals, diversity initiatives, and industry influencers to expand its reach and impact, and host live events.

• Launched a Feedback Portal: for hopefuls to get personalised and detailed CV and Cover letter feedback with brilliant results.

“Five years ago, we set out to create a publication that filled a gap in demystifying the publishing world and that gave people a place to learn, share and grow” said Chelsea Graham, Founder of The Publishing Post. “I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished, and even more excited about what’s to come.”

We spoke to readers and contributors about how The Publishing Post has helped them with their journey into the industry:

"The magazine opened up the industry to me, I learned so much by reading each issue”

“Reading The Publishing Post helped me to fill knowledge gaps and stand out during hiring panels.”

“The articles helped to develop my industry awareness whilst empowering me to take the next steps in my career.”

"The Publishing Post has made the publishing industry into a community with space for me."

“Getting to write about books is the best way to wind down, it feels like a heart- warming hobby allowing me to share and exchange titles with people all around the world. As an industry professional, the insights we give are not only useful, but informative and valuable in context and information. Here’s to many more.”

"As a reader and a contributor, this space has not only opened me up to varied publishing insights, but has also inspired and driven me in all the little ways that make readerhood worthwhile!"

"The Post has been a lifesaver and truly something I look forward to contributing to each week, through writing AND reading to support my peers! You can learn about EVERYTHING going on in the industry just by subscribing! The teamwork I see on a weekly basis is inspiring and continually inspires me to keep trying to get into publishing."

"The Publishing Post helped me figure out what I want to do in my career! I was quite confused on what to do before with my career after university but the magazine sparked my love for publishing!"

"I've only been with The Post for a short while but I feel it's pushed closer and closer towards my dream of entering the publishing industry. It's given me confidence to find out what I enjoy doing."