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By Karolina Zentrichova Crazy deadlines, friend group drama and other life-related nuisances can leave a self-proclaimed passionate reader feeling guilty, as they realise they haven’t read anything in months. After a long day of uni-related reading, it’s completely natural to reach for your laptop and a few sneaky episodes of Brooklyn 99 rather than the 500+ page novel that has been recommended to you by multiple people... that just screams commitment. So what do you do if you miss reading but find it hard to make time for it? Here are some solutions that will provide you with your literary fix, but also leave enough time for your life and Netflix commitments.

By Karolina Zentrichova Many people will look at their past and remember formative events, important people or strong emotions.  For some of us (and if you are reading this blog there is a fair chance you are a part of this select group) these formative events and people are not only real but also imagined.

By Chiara Hampton You need only to walk into a library to know that literature is vast. Similarly, for every copy you recognize in a used bookshop, there will be twenty cracked tomes you’ve never heard of. For lovers of language and literature, this expanse may feel both exciting and tragic – so many books, so few hours in a day (or even in a lifetime). Every novel we read is a choice. Some might approach the creation of their life’s library by curating a list of classics or must-reads to choose from. Others will whimsically pick up whatever catches their eye, whether this be a new release or a gorgeous 19th century cover. In both cases, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of reading within a restricted pool of tastes or genres. There’s nothing inherently wrong with becoming a master of science fiction or modern feminist literature; in fact, understanding the ins and outs of a particular area will undoubtedly lead to greater appreciation (plus you can stand in front of t...

Bookish People Talking About Bookish Things By Chiara Hampton and Karolina Zentrichova “How do I get into publishing?”: if you are an aspiring editor, illustrator, or simply an English student desperately hoping that your humanities degree will pay off, this question has likely crossed your mind. In order to shed some light on the topic, PublishED and Society of Young Publishers Scotland invited six professionals to speak about what happens behind the mysterious walls of the publishing house. If you couldn’t attend, fear not, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you missed:

By Doe Charles Picture the scene: you're an aspiring writer; you've done the hard work, you've written your piece and you're ready to share it with the world. You sit down at your laptop ready to send it off to anyone you can think of, then you realise: "Damn I don't even know where to begin looking".

PublishED's Annual General Meeting is here once again! More info on the event here . Join us to elect your new committee members for the 2018/2019 academic year. All 14 positions will once again be available. For each position, you will be asked to present a max. 1 minute speech on why you best fit the position, after which all attending members will cast a vote.  Here is a short summary of what each role entails: President: will be required to organise where and when the committee meetings, events, and collaborations will take place, and is responsible as a whole for the society's image and EUSA compliance. Vice-President: will support the President in the organisation of the society and events. Treasurer: will be in charge of accounting for membership fees. Secretary: will be responsible for sending out (weekly) emails to the society's members to inform them of information such as the publication's theme, when and where gene...

Page Turners is a book club run by Edinburgh University's publishing and creative writing society, PublishED. We run on the basis of a monthly theme with a few suggested titles, but really you're free to read whatever you want! We'll be meeting weekly, aiming to discover a different café around the city each time. If you can't make it to the meetings, no worries! Feel free to post any bookish musings right here in the group, or just read along with us  As it's LGBT+ History month, we thought this would be a great opportunity to explore LGBT+ representation in literature. Our previous theme in January was Coming of Age. Check our Facebook or email list for more details and upcoming meetings!

PublishED will be on FreshAir.org.uk , Edinburgh’s student radio station! Tune in on Wednesday February 14th at 15:00 - 17:00 to catch us on the Arts Team HUB Show! Kirsten, our drama editor and treasurer, will be having a chat about current open submissions, the (R)evolution issue and launch, and our Page Turners reading club hosting an LGBT+ reading list this month.

If you have not been able to pick up a physical copy of the winter 2017 (R)evolution issue of the Inkwell, then fear not! Our online version is now available for your perusal here !

'(R)evolution' is finally here! Join PublishED for the launch of our Winter 2017 Inkwell publication, with the theme '(R)evolution'. We will be hearing from some of the brilliant writers featured in this art and literary journal, and about their thoughts on the thought-provoking dual theme. The event will be January 28th from 7- 9 PM at The Cuckoo's Nest in Edinburgh. You'll also be able to hear all about our upcoming issue 'Akrasia', for which submissions are now open! Naturally, you will be able to pick up a copy.

The striking cover photography of Inkwell (R)evolution features the work of Nadia Ahmed. In the photo a crowd of protestors and on-lookers are framed by stretching city buildings. The photo is meant to capture the themes of the issue, the immediacy of these "contradictory times," and evoke the literary and artistic sentiments within the journal that reflect on the "joys and tribulations of living in the 21st century," as editor-in-chief Saskia Solomon put it. Nadia shared her thoughts on the photo, saying: "I took this photo at an anti-Trump rally in New York last year and submitted it for this issue's (R)evolution theme not only because it captures protesters, but also because of the young girl on her father's shoulders and the middle-aged man taking a photo of the crowd with his phone, just like I was doing. In the centre are two people taking selfies right in the middle of the crowd of people. I wanted to capture the variety of ages in atten...

On  Tuesday 23rd of January PublishED will be hosting our collaboration with The Society of Authors . We have decided to kick off the year with a presentation on the work of the SoA given by its chief executive Nicola Solomon , and Linda Strachan , acclaimed children's author and chair of the SoA in Scotland. The event will take place from 7.30-9 pm in the 50 George Square, Room G.04. You can find more information about the event the Published Facebook page. There will be an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions. If you're curious about the world of publishing this is a great event to come to!  

The 2018 Spring issue of The Inkwell is open for submissions! 'Akrasia' - 'the state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgement through weakness of will'. The submission deadline is February 25th, 2018 - please find the email addresses on our poster, and don't forget that we take not only prose and poetry, but also drama and artwork!

Sam Riviere R e A d s [his] Poetry Sam Riviere poetry reading @ The  Loft  Bar,  Teviot   + special guests DONT COME  COME 23rd November; 7pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1675685136043981/

  The Book From the Inside Out Thursday 26th February 2015 18:30 Old College Lecture Theatre 183, South Bridge, EH8 9YL 'The Book - From the Inside Out' will see the cream of the crop take to the stage in rather a dramatic fashion as they strive to tell you exactly what goes on in their field – all in a 6 minute presentation! That’s only 40 seconds per slide for our industry experts to get you revved up and informed about the work they do! You can get your tickets through our Eventbrite page, and as always this will be a free event for our members and for PublishED members, £3 for non-members. 6.30pm at the Old College Lecture Theatre 183 7.30pm at Biblos for buffet & networking. Find the event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/636886143107702

Wednesday 4th February      16:30-18:30        Teviot Balcony Room As we are getting into the Valentine's mood, we invite you to join us on a blind date with a difference... Come along to Teviot Balcony Room on Wednesday 4th February from 4.30pm until 6.30pm to choose your perfect literary match from our excellent selection of books. All of the books we have to give away will be wrapped up with a 3 word description written on top so you have to select one based on this very limited profile. The event will be free for members and £3 for non-members (which is the price of a membership fee so be smart, think ahead and join PublishED!). Find the event on facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/720868078026465

Launch Party for Issue 10 of  THE INKWELL MAGAZINE Friday 5th December 2014   19:00 start Forrest Cafe (141 Lauriston Place) Take a break from revision and come down to The Forest cafe, where we will provide (free!) wine of different kind and nibbles. There will also be different readings happening, maybe even from the latest issue, as well as an art exhibition compiled in collaboration with The International Union of Mail Artists. It promises to be a great event and we look forward to seeing all of you there! Oh and did we mention there's free wine...? Yes!  Check out the event on Facebook to share with friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/800812206644574/

DRUNK Writing Workshop  Monday 3rd November 2014 19:30 start Teviot Underground Take a break from the midterm madness and join us for an evening of good company, creative writing and a drink or two if you fancy it. It’ll be free for members (wahoo!) and £2 for non-members. Check out the event on Facebook for more info and see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/801966486536803/

Our next event is in collaboration with Literature Society : Writers at Pleasance! We invite you to join us at the Pleasance to hear from a variety of up-and-coming writers, both from around Edinburgh and further afield. Headlining the event are Alan Gillis and Claire Askew. Alan Gillis is a poet and a member of the English Literature department. He has published four collections of poetry, and was recently named a "Next Generation Poet" by the the Poetry Book Society, following in the footsteps of Don Paterson and Carol Anne Duffy. Claire Askew's poetry has appeared in numerous publications, including The Guardian, Poetry Scotland, PANK and Popshot. Her debut pamphlet, The Mermaid and the Sailors, was published in spring 2011 by Red Squirrel Press and was shortlisted for a 2010 Eric Gregory Award. She is currently reading for a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh. Should be an excellent evening. We hope to see you there! Link to the...

NEW EVENT! SYP: Want to work in Publishing?   Tuesday 21st October 2014 18:30-20:00 Middle Reading Room - Teviot The Society of Young Publishers is a non-profit organisation dedicated to help support and enthuse people who want to work in the publishing industry or further their career. Come and join us for their talk followed by a Q&A on Tuesday 21st October at 18:30 in Teviot Middle Reading Room. Find the event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/727423563979316/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Next event: Creative Writing Workshop   Wednesday 8th October 2014 18:30-20:00 Middle Reading Room - Teviot Everyone is welcome whether you are already a member or not. Entry will cost £1 for members and £3 for non-members. See all you scribblers then. Find the event on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/316337001901917/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

SUBMISSIONS TO THE INKWELL IS OPEN! Hi everyone! Submissions for The Inkwell are open! We want your best poetry, prose, drama and artwork. The theme for this semester is 'RITUALS' (although, think of this more as 'inspiration' rather than a necessity. You can submit things that aren't to do with the theme too!). Word limits are as follows: Poetry: < 40 lines Prose: <1100 words Drama: <70 lines Aaaand submissions should be submitted to the relevant email addresses before Tuesday 28th October. Poetry: poetry.publishedinburgh@gmail.com Prose: prose.publishedinburgh@gmail.com Drama: drama.publishedinburgh@gmail.com Art: publishedinburgh@gmail.com General Enquiries: publishedinburgh@gmail.com If you haven't had a chance to pick up last semester's edition, and want to have a look at the kind of stuff that was selected, here's a link to the 'virtual copy': http://www.publishedinburgh.blogspot.co.uk/p/past-issues.html Can...