How to Get a Job in Publishing [Paperback]

Alison Baverstock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

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

Editorial Reviews

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

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: A&C Black (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713685034
• ISBN-13: 978-0713685039
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars At Last, May 25, 2008

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This review is from: How to Get a Job in Publishing (Paperback)

I found Jobs in Publishing a great resource. I am real fan of Bolles, Parachute guide for job hunters and this is just as practical with lots of inside tips for the publishing and magazine industry.
The three authors obviously have relevant experience and have a really accessible style, despite three authors it still flows well.
I am looking for work in publishing and this book has given me some great ideas.

1.0 out of 5 stars DECEPTIVE DESCRIPTION - ONLY FOR U.K. MARKET, January 18, 2012

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This review is from: How to Get a Job in Publishing (Paperback)

There is no mention in the Amazon description of this book that it is strictly for the publishing market in the United Kingdom (i.e. Britain, and maybe Australia). It is a totally worthless guide for the U.S. market. And the one "customer review" that I read before my purchase, also (suspiciously) does not mention that the book is only for the British market.