Careers in Publishing
Thinking of working in publishing, but don't know where to start? Below you'll find PDFs of two guides designed to give you a helping hand.
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The first is a general guide to careers in book and journal publishing, while the second provides information on higher education courses in publishing.
Book and Journal Publishing: A guide to the industry and career opportunities (file size: 266KB – opens in a new window)
Higher Education Courses in Publishing (file size: 750KB – opens in a new window)
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For a detailed introduction to the book publishing industry, read Inside Book Publishing – A career builder’s guide by Giles Clark, available from Book Publishing Books, or enrol for our new online course Understanding Book Publishing.
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Discounts for students, recent graduates who have yet to find work and publishing staff who have been made redundant are available, please contact us for details, or visit our Discounts and Funding page.
