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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
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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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Having worked in publishing for thirty years and lectured to careers services about what it is like as an occupation for much of that time, I bought this book to see how how another's approach matched my take on the industry. I knew of Alison Baverstock's involvement in training and advice through her long-time work at the Publishing Training Centre and Kingston University. Her (and her fellow writers') love of the industry comes shining through, but the views are not through rose-tinted spectacles. It is honest and direct, and captures both the frustrations and rewards of the work. It gives realistic and practical advice with checklists and anecdotes, and is thus an ideal companion to Giles Clark's Inside Book Publishing which is more analytical and textbook-like. Anyone seriously considering applying to work in book publishing should read both books - and How To ... has the added benefit of covering magazine publishing too.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and was inspired to polish up my CV immediately. The breakdown of different roles in the industry was excellent, as was the advice about how to get a foot in the door. Thanks!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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"How to Get a Job in Publishing" is the book that I (and I suspect many others) have been waiting for! Another great success from the stable of publishing specialist Alison Baverstock, this book is a logical and well laid out guide to breaking into the industry. Whether you are interested in book publishing, journal publishing, magazine publishing or e-publishing, this personable guide holds your hand, helps you to identify your goals and shows you the best way to get there.
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Excellent career guide
Having worked in publishing for just over six months, I recently came across this book and wish I had done so much earlier! Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by jennphd
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This is the best 'publishing' book I've read - it details the different areas/jobs, how things work, what sort of person is suited to each sort of job, and lots of practical advice... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by polkmn
Informative and everything you'd want from it
This is the exactly the book I was looking for to give me an insight into all the different types of publishing and what to expect and what not to expect. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Karen
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It's witty, eminently readable, extremely comprehensive and detailed, and full of the sort of... Read more
It's witty, eminently readable, extremely comprehensive and detailed, and full of the sort of... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2008 by The Editor
Practical, constructive and very readable guide
I read this book as a newcomer to the world of publishing and now feel that I understand the industry much better. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2008 by Sarah Bruce
An essential resource
Written in an informative yet informal style, this book provides a great deal of practical information about what working in publishing is actually like. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2008 by Joanna Sholem
At long last - a careers bible for the publishing industry
Hurrah - at long last a careers bible for anyone wanting to break into publishing. Well written and easy to follow, this guidebook contains very practical and useful information... Read more
Published on 25 April 2008 by The Right Stuff
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