How to Get a Job in Publishing: A Really Practical Guide to Careers in Books and Magazines - Softcover

Baverstock, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713685034 ISBN 13: 9780713685039

Publisher: A&C Black Business Information and Development, 2008

Synopsis

Careers in the media have always been popular, but publishing is particularly competitive, with thousands of graduates
trying to get a foot in the door. This targeted, practical guide is
ideal for anyone who wants to work in publishing, whether on
traditional books and magazines or online publications. It will help
readers to get that all-important first job and includes:

• Working out if publishing really is for you
  
• Overviews of different types of publishing
  
• Explanations of different roles and departments (editorial, production, sales, marketing and so on)
  
• Top tips on how to make it in the industry
  
• Advice from leading industry figures

About this title

About the Authors

Alison Baverstock is an expert on publishing, has written and lectured widely on the subject and runs the MA in Publishing at Kingston University. She is author of Is There a Book in You? and How to Market Your Book.

Susannah Bowen has held management positions in academic / trade and educational publishing in Europe and Australia, taught at university and established a successful small business training and research consultancy.

Dr Steve Carey is a Fellow of the Institute for Independent Business International and is on the Board of several businesses. He has run media companies and advises new publishing ventures. He runs and teaches in a training organisation.

Edition details

• Publisher: A&C Black Business Information and Development
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713685034
• ISBN 13: 9780713685039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288