Publishing

by Beth Townsend

Overview

This title examines the positions of magazine editor, travel writer, book publisher, and agent. The duties and responsibilities of the professional in each of these occupations are examined. Through profiles of Lisa Patterson, Michael Franklin, Michelle Bisson, and Andrea Brown, readers will get the sense of the publishing professional's life. Readers will learn about daily life in publishing, average salaries, and educational requirements and steps to securing one of these positions. Readers will learn what characteristics and interests make for a successful career in publishing, and a short self-evaluation analyses the prospective professional's potential for success in the field. Also included are evaluations of each profession's potential market, and how to find work. Inside the Industry is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617148033
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Series:	Inside the Industry Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	990L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Is a Publishing Job for You? 6

Chapter 2 What Is a Magazine Editor? 16

Chapter 3 Would You Make a Good Magazine Editor? 28

Chapter 4 What Is a Book Publisher? 38

Chapter 5 Would You Make a Good Book Publisher? 48

Chapter 6 What Is a Literary Agent? 56

Chapter 7 Would You Make a Good Literary Agent? 66

Chapter 8 What Is a Travel Writer? 74

Chapter 9 Would You Make a Good Travel Writer? 86

Get Your Foot in the Door 96

Professional Organizations 98

Market Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Gr 8 Up—While the descriptions of each career are detailed—including information on what it entails, the work environment, the job market, a day in the life of a professional, and questions about the job—the books might be limiting to students wanting a more general introduction to the field. For instance, they might want to know what it's like to be a general physician as opposed to a more specialized doctor. The books are illustrated with captioned photographs of people engaged in their work. Each one has a healthy amount of back matter with information on getting your foot in the door, professional organizations, and market facts (skills needed, annual wages, related jobs, etc.). Decent additions.—Sarah K. Allen, Elko Middle School, Sandston, VA

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