How to Get a Job in Publishing: A Guide to Careers in the Booktrade, Magazines and Communications
Language: English
Published by Routledge, 2023
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2nd edition. 192 pages. 9.19x6.13x0.73 inches. In Stock.
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- Title
- How to Get a Job in Publishing: A Guide to Careers in the Booktrade, Magazines and Communications
- Author
- Baverstock, Alison/ Bowen, Susannah/ Carey, Steve
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publication year
- 2023
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- Brand New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
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- 1032226269
- ISBN 13
- 9781032226262
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
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So you’ve always dreamed of a career in publishing… but you don’t know where to start or how? You’re holding the key in your hands!
Using insider information, How to Get A Job in Publishing is the newly revised edition of the classic text for you if you are keen to work in publishing or associated industries – or if you are already in publishing and want to go further.
Packed with real-life quotes, case studies and practical advice from publishing veterans, and more recent arrivals, the authors differentiate types of publishing and explain how roles and departments work together. They discuss the pros and cons of internships and further study as well as training and lifelong learning, working internationally, networking and building your personal brand. The book includes vital guidelines for applying for publishing roles, including sample CVs and cover letters and a glossary of industry terms, to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you apply for jobs.
This thoroughly updated edition covers:
- The post-pandemic publishing world, changes and current controversies, the rise of e-books, Amazon, self-publishing and indie publishing
- The growth in tertiary courses in Publishing Studies and internships – are they really the best way in?
- How to create your CV and a compelling cover letter that gets you noticed
A new chapter addresses equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, reflecting on the current state of the publishing industry, how to evaluate potential employers and how to look after yourself and others at work.
Whether you are a new or soon-to-be graduate of Media and Publishing, or are just interested in a career in publishing or the creative industries, How to Get A Job in Publishing is an essential resource.
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About the Author
Alison Baverstock worked in book publishing for many years and then played a pivotal role in establishing the academic field of Publishing Studies. She is now Professor of Publishing at Kingston University and the author of both many books and much significant research. She has founded and led award-winning initiatives to widen involvement in higher education and inclusion in reading, including the Kingston University Big Read and www.readingforce.org.uk. She is a priest in the Church of England and a keen singer.
Susannah Bowen worked in educational and academic publishing for many years, including at Cengage Australia and Open University Press, McGraw-Hill, UK, and is now with Campion Education, one of Australia’s largest booksellers/school suppliers. She’s the Industry Associate, Publishing Program, School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, and Joint Principal Researcher for the Australian Publishing Industry Workforce Survey on Diversity and Inclusion. She’s a cake baker and rides a blue Vespa.
Steve Carey worked for Future Publishing, UK, launching nine magazines including Edge and PC Gamer. In Australia he was Publishing Director for Australian Consolidated Press looking after titles including Wheels and MOTOR. He has a doctorate on James Joyce from Oxford University and has lectured in publishing for Monash and Melbourne Universities. He recently wrote his first screenplay, Love’s Bitter Mystery. He is now a clinical hypnotherapist and podcaster.
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