NYC Publishing Programs
Publishing Programs are a great way to start or further your education within the publishing sphere. Sunny introduces us to four publishing programs in NYC. Read his article to see what publishing certificate you can get in NYC.
Publishing: Then & Now with Elizabeth Kostova
Ellen Yang is back with another Publishing: Then & Now blog post, this time featuring author Elizabeth Kostova, who is known for her works: The Historian, The Swan Thieves, and her most recent release, Mystery Play. Kostova unravels what makes a book worth publishing and the key to a book’s longevity after it’s initial success.
Making the Most of Your First Conference
Attending your first conference as a professional can be an exciting, yet daunting experience. In our most recent blog post, Alyssa Jordan writes about what to expect at a conference and how to prepare in advance, as well as the importance of leaning on your colleagues and taking the time to enjoy yourself.
Publishing: Then & Now with Alison Owings
Ellen Yang takes us through decades of publishing to relive and recount how publishing has changed for oral historian and author Allison Owings. Known for Frauen, Hey, Waitress!, Indian Voices, and Mayor of the Tenderloin, Allison walks down memory lane and explores what publishing used to be, how it has changed, and what traces of the past have stood the test of time.
Skills Across Publishing: Acquisitions
What does it really take to work in book acquisitions? In our latest blog post, we chat with Taylor Gilreath, Associate Acquisitions Editor at the University of Nebraska Press, to explore the hard and soft skills that can help aspiring publishing professionals get started in acquisitions.
Watch the Recording - Interview Workshop
Watch the recording from our latest virtual panel with publishing recruiters about how to prepare for an interview.
YPA Testimonial Advice: Dress up like a Clown and Make a Fool of Yourself if Necessary
Isabel’s path to success led her to dress up as a clown for a YPA networking event. Through that experience, she found acceptance and encourages all of us to be a little less afraid of making a fool of ourselves.
Want to Write for YPA?
Don’t be shy, write for YPA! Read about how you can get involved with YPA’s blog from simply sharing ideas to turning those ideas into published blog posts.
Non-Traditional Pathways to Publishing
There are many ways to work in publishing and gain publishing experience. Here is some advice on different pathways that you can explore on your journey that are a little non-traditional.
Watch the Recording - The Landscape of PR with Leah Paulos
Watch the recording from our latest virtual Zoom session, The Landscape of PR with Leah Paulos, to learn about trends in book publicity.
Nurture Your Ecosystem: 7 Networking Tips
Networking takes some getting used to, but here are some tips to make the process as painless as possible, and even enjoyable.
Upgrade Your Resume
What does it take to create an effective resume in the publishing industry? Here are some tips from recruiters and HR representatives.
Watch the Recording - Cover Letter Workshop
Missed our cover letter workshop on January 22nd? The recording is available!