Who We Are image

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

Who's behind it image

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

Benefits of membership image

Membership is free!
Access a network of informal publishing contacts, get inside information for job seekers and access all areas of the site
Join today!

Your opinion

Do you think that the UK publishing industry is becoming more visible to the general public?

to see the latest results

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


Become a signatory

Recommended reads

Messages of support

Andrea Levy message

I just wanted to let you know ... how pleased I am that the network now exists. I am sure it will prove an effective agent for change.”

Andrea Levy | Read more messages of support >