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by Alison Baverstock (Author), Steve Carey (Author), Susannah Bowen (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd (16 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0713685034
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713685039
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and informative, 2 Oct 2008
By Nicholas W. N. Jones (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and fun, 13 May 2008
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The 'must have' guide for prospective publishers...., 25 April 2008
By Ms. B. Kenningham (West Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
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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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