Publishing careers

Joanna Rakoff: from literary agent to bestselling author

Author Joanna Rakoff recalls how she stumbled upon writing before going on to publish a novel and memoir
• How to become a freelance writer
• There's more to a career in writing than being a journalist or novelist

Hannah Friend

30, Jul, 2014 @6:00 AM

Jobs surgery: finding and applying for roles in the media industry

The fourth in a series of five Q&As for our Jobs Week, join our online chat about searching and applying for jobs in the media industry on Thursday 14th March from 1pm to 2pm

Martin Williams and Kate Hodge

06, Mar, 2013 @6:10 PM

From admin to publishing: my year of work experience

Aged 27, Amanda Keats left behind her secure job and salary in search of a career in publishing

Amanda Keats

12, Dec, 2012 @1:00 PM

How to make a career out of self-publishing

A good marketing strategy, perseverance and planning can turn your self-publishing hobby into a viable career path

Ben Galley

23, Nov, 2012 @3:24 PM

Career options in book publishing: top 10 tips

There is so much going on in the digital space, so what skills do aspiring 21st century publishers need? Get inspiration with these top tips from our recent live Q&A about career options in book publishing

Kate Dobinson

23, Apr, 2012 @11:17 AM

Career options in book publishing - live Q&A

• We'll be discussing careers in publishing on Wednesday 11 April - post your questions in the comments section now
• Sign up here for details of upcoming live Q&As

Alison White

05, Apr, 2012 @4:28 PM

Top tips for finding publishing placements

Student Steff Lever reveals where to find opportunities, what research tools to use and the best ways to approach companies

Steff Lever

10, Feb, 2012 @10:42 AM

Lessons from the Leonardo da Vinci Programme and my next career steps

As her time on a Bordeaux work placement draws to a close, Sarah Williams reflects on the skills and experiences she has gained and reveals what she plans to do next

Sarah Williams

16, Dec, 2011 @11:53 AM

Ask the experts: careers in magazine publishing

Join our experts to take a closer look at the different jobs available in magazine publishing and the skills and qualifications you'll need to get them on Tuesday 10 January

Alison White

11, Dec, 2011 @5:03 PM

Live Q&A Ask the Penguin experts about getting into publishing

Penguin employees will be talking about opportunities within the company as well as taking your questions about breaking into the competitive publishing sector on Wednesday 7 December

Alison White

02, Dec, 2011 @3:26 PM

Digital publishing: how the publishing job spec is changing

Publishers will be keen to hear from anyone who can maximise their chances of embracing, and profiting from, the digital age

Jane Tappuni

16, Aug, 2011 @12:02 PM

Live Q&A: Opportunities in digital book publishing

As ebooks boom, publishers are preparing themselves for a future where the digital book is king. But what does it mean for careers in the industry? Ask out experts, today at 1pm

Alison White

09, Sep, 2010 @1:14 PM