The Diversity in Publishing Network has been established to promote the status and contribution of social groups traditionally underrepresented within all areas of publishing, as well as support those seeking to enter the industry
DIPNET is an initiative funded by Arts Council England and managed at Booktrust. DIPNET aims to redress the balance of equality in the UK publishing sector
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News stories : Sep 10
“I write a nasty book. And they want a girly cover on it”
The Guardian
“The Slap, a novel that is bringing out the worst in the middle class”
The Guardian
Your opinion
Do you think that publishing is still a ‘middle class white ghetto’
Publishing equalities charter
The aim of the Equalities Charter is to help promote diversity across UK publishing and bookselling, by driving forward change and increasing access to opportunities within the industry.
Download a pdf of the draft charter or our Q & A pdf for more information
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