Overview

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

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Author:   Alison Baverstock ,  Susannah Bowen ,  Steve Carey
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.313kg
ISBN:  

9780713685039

ISBN 10:   0713685034
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   16 April 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Forewords On Books, by Richard Charkin On Magazines, by Linda Kelsey Introduction PART I: Publishing - what's it all about? 1. Why publishing and why you? 2. Where is publishing heading? 3. About book publishing 4. About journal publishing 5. About magazine publishing 6. About e-publishing PART II: About you 7. What kind of person are you? 8. Getting ready for your job in publishing 9. What kind of publishing job is right for you? PART III: How to get your job 10. Before you start... 11. How to create a stunning CV 12. How to put together a job application 13. How to get yourself out there 14. How to find advertised jobs 15. How to use a recruitment agency 16. How to do a great interview 17. How to handle a job offer 18. How to get an international job in publishing 19. Your first job in publishing and your future in publishing Appendix Glossary of publishing terms Index

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'I reckon that anyone who genuinely wants a career in the book or magazine business should read this from cover to cover and back again This is the Wisden of how to get into publishing.' Richard Charkin, Executive Director, Bloomsbury Publishing

'I reckon that anyone who genuinely wants a career in the book or magazine business should read this from cover to cover and back again... This is the Wisden of how to get into publishing.' Richard Charkin, Executive Director, Bloomsbury Publishing

Author Information

Alison Baverstock is publishing trainer, consultant and the author of Is There a Book in You?Susannah Bowen and Steve Carey run a publishing training andconsultancy business in Australia, and use Alison Baverstock's trainingmaterials.

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