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

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A&C Black, 1 janv. 2009 - 288 pages

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
 

Table des matières

Forewords On Books by Richard Charkin
On Magazines by Linda Kelsey
Introduction
Publishing whats it all about?
Why publishing and why you?
Where is publishing heading?
About book publishing
About journal publishing
What kind of person are you?
Getting ready for your job in publishing
What kind of publishing job is right for you?
How to get your
Before you start
How to create a stunning CV
How to put together a job application
How to get yourself out there

About magazine publishing
About epublishing
About
How to find advertised jobs
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À propos de l'auteur (2009)

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 and
consultancy business in Australia, and use Alison Baverstock's training
materials.

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