How to Get a Job in Publishing - Softcover

Alison Baverstock

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9780713685039: How to Get a Job in Publishing
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0713685034 ISBN 13: 9780713685039
Publisher: A&C Black, 2008

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Alison Baverstock is a former publisher and now author, who writes about writing, publishing and creativity. Her previous books for A&C Black include Is There A Book in You? and Marketing Your Book: An Author's Guide. She is Course Leader of the MA in Publishing at Kingston University and her website is www.alisonbaverstock.com.

Review

'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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Publisher
A&C Black
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0713685034
ISBN 13 
9780713685039
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
288
Rating
  • 3.83 out of 5 stars
    81 ratings by Goodreads