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Pub Crawl is such a wonderful mixture of things. Writing craft, publishing industry insights, Days in the Life posts, cover reveals, and so many other things. In fact, being an avid Pub Crawl reader is partly what made me curious enough to know more about what being on the inside of the industry was like. Admittedly, I’m still learning! But for any of our readers who are considering breaking into publishing, here are some of the things I’ve learned so far:
1. New York, New York
I hate to be the bearer of bad news (if you’ve never had a desire to live in NYC), but if you want to work in publishing, you are going to have a much, much easier time doing it in New York. That’s not to say there aren’t small presses and literary agencies littered throughout the country where you might be able to get a foot in the door – but New York is the hub.
2. Internships are key.
If you don’t live in NYC, lots of literary agencies offer what’s called a remote internship. This refers to an internship done mainly through email, and your main job is to read manuscripts the agent for whom you are interning has requested from writers. This kind of internship is a great way to establish if you even want to learn more about working in publishing. I did a remote internship before I came to New York, and was very lucky to have made that contact when I ended up making the move.
And if you do decide to make the trip to New York, the next step is an in-house internship. Yes, most publishing houses and agencies want you to have a bachelor’s degree at the very least (though Penguin Random House very recently nixed this notion). But what publishers and agencies look at most closely is your internship experience.
So what does that mean?
It means, know what kinds of internships will give you the experience you need relevant to the job you want. For example, small presses will usually utilize interns in a number of ways – publicity, editorial, mailing, etc., whereas a larger house will have you in a specific department, usually editorial or publicity. And a literary agency will have you doing a lot of different things because agents themselves do a lot of different things – you might be organizing excel files, writing a report on a manuscript an agent has requested from a writer, or reading queries from the slush pile.
The great thing about internships is they can help you see where you do and *don’t* want to work without too much pressure. If you thought you were destined to work in publicity, but your internship in the publicity department at X house left something to be desired, then maybe you’d be happier in editorial, or even in a more design-centric department (admittedly a rather hazy area of publishing for me).
Be prepared to have at least two internships on your resume before getting hired for a full-time assistant position (the most basic level in all publishing employment).
3. Money, Money, Money
There are downsides to internships, of course. Many of them are unpaid or pay very little but still require as much of your time as a part-time job. So be prepared to save up money for living expenses, and to look for another part-time job as well. And to have roommates. And to eat ramen for a lot of meals.
Look, it’s not glamorous – even when if you work your way up, publishing is not an industry to join for the money. You do it because you love books, and you love writers, and you want to be part of their success. Publishing definitely has its issues – diversity being its biggest one by far – but more and more spotlights are being centered on those issues, and my guess (and my hope) is those who are working their way up from the bottom right now are going to be part of the wave that initiates true, honest change.
4. Twitter is your (Networking) Friend
Twitter is a fantastic space for writers. But it’s also a wealth of publishing information, job and internship opportunities, and possible industry contacts. I found my first internship when an agency I follow tweeted about it, and ditto for my job. And I have met some of my best friends in New York through Twitter, like when I plucked up the courage to reach out to another agency assistant and asked to meet up.
The interns and assistants you become friends with when you are just starting out become the editors and agents you work with down the line. Those relationships are more important than you know, and twitter is a great way to start some of those conversations
Just keep in mind that this does NOT mean “tweet at editors or agents from whom you want a job/book/autograph”. There are still rules of respectability on Twitter – in the same way writers are discouraged from pitching agents, it’s discouraged for anyone looking for employment/internships to pitch possible employers on social media. Find people at the same level as you and connect.
5. Be Willing to Go All In
I’m just gonna say it: If you aren’t willing to dedicate your heart and soul to publishing, then it might not be for you. The image many of us have of an editor who reads manuscripts and edits at his/her desk all day is a lovely one, but unfortunately quite far from reality. In fact, most editors don’t get to do much editing, if any, during the work day at all – it’s what they do when they get home from work. The same goes for agents – much of the day is spent on the phone with publishers or clients, and it’s not until the evening commute and after that they get to read queries and manuscripts.
So why do it? Well, that’s up to you. For me, the idea of helping bring a book that I believe in to life is a seductive one. There’s really nothing better than reading a query that excites you, requesting a manuscript you end up loving, and working with it through to publishing completion. And at the end of a stressful day, a book and its writer’s victories make everything you’ve done to get it there worth it. Being at the launch of a book you helped to, well, launch, is one of the most rewarding experiences. And the community is tight – the support is real.
I hope this has been helpful for any of you who are thinking of taking the plunge!
As our readers know, LEE & LOW BOOKS focuses on publishing books that are about everyone, for everyone. Our books feature a diverse range of characters and cultures, and we strive to work with and publish authors of color with our New Voices Award and New Visions Award.
This is why we’re very excited to announce a new partnership with Simmons College. We have teamed up with The Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons College and established a scholarship to increase diversity in the world of children’s literature. The new Lee & Low and Friends Scholarship will provide opportunities for students of color to enroll in the most prestigious children’s literature graduate program in the United States.
The scholarship initiative is a partnership between two organizations committed to diversity in children’s literature. LEE & LOW BOOKS is the largest multicultural children’s book publisher in the country and a leader in the movement for more diversity in the publishing industry. The graduate programs in children’s literature at Simmons College are dedicated to bringing a wide range of voices into books for children and young adults, and to providing students access to careers that diversify the field of children’s literature.
“Lee & Low is excited to be partnering with Simmons College to provide a meaningful way to address one of the most challenging obstacles in bringing more equity to publishing: the pipeline problem,” says Jason Low, publisher of LEE & LOW BOOKS.
Unpaid internships and costly graduate programs, combined with low entry-level salaries, are significant barriers for many hoping to work in publishing. The Lee & Low and Friends Scholarship will support students for whom the traditional entrances to publishing remain closed, and thus create a pathway for diverse graduate students to positions in which they can influence what and how children’s literature is created.
The $100,000 scholarship fund was created through donations from LEE & LOW BOOKS and Simmons College alumni. The first recipients will be chosen for fall 2016. “Children’s Literature at Simmons welcomes this collaboration with Lee & Low as we team up to create venues of access that lead to lasting change,” says Cathryn M. Mercier, Director of the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons. For more information, contact [email protected].
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ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AT SIMMONS COLLEGE: Established in 1977, the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature supports the advancement of the study of children’s and young adult literature through nationally recognized partnerships and graduate programs, including the nation’s
first Master of Arts in Children’s Literature and Master of Fine Arts: Writing for Children, as well as several innovative dual degree options. To learn more, visit simmons.edu/academics/graduate-programs/childrens-literature-ma.
ABOUT LEE & LOW BOOKS: Established in 1991, LEE & LOW BOOKS is the largest children’s book publisher in the United States specializing in diversity. Under several imprints, the company provides a comprehensive range of notable diverse books for beginning readers through young adults. Visit leeandlow.com to learn more.
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Looking for a career in the fast-paced industry of literary magazines? Come intern with us! We need interns to handle all sorts of fun projects.
WHAT YOU WILL GET: * A wealth of knowledge pertaining to the lit mag world * Literary contacts that will help you on your creative journeys * Insight into how to maintain and sustain an online literary magazine * Experience with marketing and networking * References, letters of recommendation, writing advice, career counseling, undying gratitude
WHO YOU ARE: * In college, in an MFA program, not in college, not in an MFA program * Young, old, somewhere in between * Responsible, reliable, diligent, self-motivated, resourceful, courteous * Eager to get involved in literary stuff
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: * Email telling us: 1) your background, 2) your interests, 3) why you want this position. * Three references, along with the references' relationship to you (teacher, colleague, etc.) and references' contact information
Accents Publishing is looking to add one or more interns to its inspired and energetic workforce.
If you would like to be a part of one of the fastest-growing and innovative independent small presses in the country, please read on.
The ideal candidate will have:
Ability to spend on average of minimum of five hours of work a week Willingness to perform a variety of tasks Excellent writing, reading and communication skills Ability to work independently Good Internet and blogging skills Passion for books and poetry
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be:
Quick learner Self-starter and imaginative Wonderful to work with
Prefer local candidate, but will consider telecommuters, as well.
Please note this is an unpaid position. We prefer longer-term commitment and are less likely to offer summer-only internships, although if you are a student, we will work with your schedule.
Send a cover letter and a bio (or a resume or a CV) to [email protected]
To find out more about our press, please visit our website. “Being an intern at Accents Publishing means you are part of a network of writers, publishers, editors and artists built upon mutual respect and trust. It's my dream job.”
– Chris McCurry, Accents Publishing Intern
"As an Accents intern, the tasks you are given mean something--often something quite beautiful. I have never felt more trusted and valued as a worker than I have in this position, and you just couldn't ask for a better boss. I always thought I wanted to be a part of the publishing world; this internship has given me the opportunity to personally fall in love with the business."
Milkweed Editions offers a four-month, intensive introduction to book publishing through its nationally recognized internship program. For more information, click here.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Milkweed Editions, one of the nation’s leading independent book publishers, seeks a content manager. The content manager’s primary responsibilities include sustaining and evolving the voice of the organization’s online presence and working to enrich its audience. In addition to sourcing, editing, proofreading, and distributing content, this person will work with freelance technicians to maintain and enhance the organization's digital capabilities For more information about the position, click here.
H_NGM_N seeks qualified & energetic people to fill the following positions – to fill them with zeal & vigor & determination!
We ask for a firm commitment of at least 6 months for each position. Positions are unpaid unless otherwise noted.
- eBook Process + Design Specialist - Ability to handle all aspects of working converting various text formats for the various eBook formats. Experience/past success at conversion is essential & proficient HTML/coding skills is a plus!
Design Interns - We always welcome to opportunity to see the visual/graphics work of designers who may be interested in working with us on specific projects or filling a slot in our bullpen for work that ranges from cover design & interior layout to a range of smaller tweaks / fixes / backburner jobs!
Social Media Wrangler - Successful candidates for this position will understand the voice of H_NGM_N & will approach social media as a conversation. They will work to manage & grow H_NGM_N’s social media presence(s) by following rules laid down in our Strategy Bible, as well as spearheading new development opportunities, all while putting a unique & distinctive spin on the communication voice. This position will primarily focus on Facebook development.
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A position with H_NGM_N offers experience with a small press recognized by Poets & Writers, the Poetry Foundation, Coldfront & others as one of the most essential & innovative presses operating today.You will gain far-reaching experience in all aspects of small press publishing, including digital media, marketing & relationship building.
Expected commitment for each position is 3-5 hours per week.
Interested?Send an email detailing your experience & interest to
Slate is offering a paid internship for a highly energetic, self-starting individual who has a nose for news, sharp and quick writing skills, and a passion for social media. This is a jack-of-all-trades position for a tech-savvy person comfortable doing everything from coming up with viral story ideas to contributing to our newsblog, The Slatest, to running social media feeds. Great editorial judgment and ability to write clean, fast, and clear copy are a must.
This is a six-month-long position starting ASAP reporting to Slate's innovations editor. Please email a very brief cover letter of 300 words or less and a one-page resume to:
Internships are addressed with increasing frequency on Cartoon Brew. While there is value to the concept of internships, too many studios use internships as a means to free labor for their animated projects. The practice is both unethical and illegal.
The growing backlash to unpaid internships is not limited to just the animation industry. Companies who are accused of wrongdoing in the Time article include movie studios (Fox Searchlight), TV shows (PBS’s The Charlie Rose Show), and magazines (Harper’s Bazaar). More and more workers who have been victimized are filing lawsuits against their employers, a trend that could eventually pressure the US government to more strictly enforce labor laws regarding interns.
If you work in the animation industry and feel you have been subjected to an unfair labor situation, please contact me (names and contact info will be kept confidential). I can’t follow up on every request, but Cartoon Brew will continue to bring light to labor issues as much as possible.
The Wall Street Journalreported yesterday that, according to a study by the nonprofit National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers plan to hire 8.5% more interns this year. This data is based on a poll of 280 companies, “most of them large firms that recruit on campuses, between November and January.” While American companies plan to hire more than 40,000 interns this year, the projected average intern wage will fall to $16.20, from $16.70 last year.
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