a day in the life of a book research assistant *work in publishing*

[@jack_edwards]

instagram stories for daily updates: instagram.com/jackbenedwards/?hl=en second channel for more bookish content: kzbin.info/door/0dx1Fa4nt3FRWWG5IcdOEQvideos i read a self-help book every day for a WEEK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqa7oZSHqqx-oNE

[@AC-es9bt]

Are you releasing a planner for 21/22! I really want one :)

[@Yesgamer953]

Book research

[@NoelleGallagher]

Oh excellent I’ll be changing my career tomorrow

[@NoelleGallagher]

It’s the biscuit waving for me - the passion !!

[@annaturner9724]

It’s actually so lovely to see an ‘influencer’ with a normal job and going through the exact same application and rejection and success that their viewers go through- it’s such relatable and inspiring content to see!

[@jack_edwards]

[@Sarahbrownmellish45678]

The 3 dislikes are people who are annoyed that jack didn’t model the glittery thong

[@jack_edwards]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Kkaylajeann]

33 now, looks like he’s gonna have to bring it out... 😈😂

[@sunaina2804]

(hears a siren at the back) "it's because this is so good it should be *criminal* " I can't-

[@jack_edwards]

it's my world and the police are just living in it

[@sunaina2804]

@@jack_edwards hahahaha

[@earthtoapollo9553]

it was all chill vibes until jack said “glittery thong”

[@jack_edwards]

always bringing the tone down

[@BekiHeffron]

As a third year english lit student, watching someone actually get a job with this degree is pretty motivating. So used to people telling me its a useless degree and that I should just be a teacher.

[@BekiHeffron]

@Nicky L I literally hate children so no thanks.

[@antigonilagos9387]

This is how i feel 100 %, everyone goes for something more safe

[@oliviadevereux-evans9773]

It opens a lot of doors! Just have to know where to look. It’s led me to my dream career x

[@heyitshelin]

@@oliviadevereux-evans9773 If you don't mind telling me, what is that career? Because I'm currently studying English lit at university and I'm so unsure of what to do once it's over

[@oliviadevereux-evans9773]

@@heyitshelin journalism! I chose to do a fast track NCTJ course when I finished uni. It has led me to a great job. Also there are financial options and bursaries available and it is much cheaper than a masters :)

[@lealanglands3875]

"stop aggressively waving my biscuit at you" why does this sound like the most British euphemism?????

[@yinhannasjournal]

Oh my God. 😂😂😂

[@RubyGranger8]

I loved this so much Jack! It provides such an interesting insight into the publishing industry and your role sounds so cool! I'm glad you're enjoying it 💫

[@shivamparashar1313]

COLLAB!

[@thelillianmayy9129]

I totally agree! It is so interesting, much love to you and Jack

[@francescahughes1024]

Jack doing the self-help book challenge in the recent video was helping his KZbin content and his research job. I'm enjoying this insight into Jack's job.

[@jack_edwards]

hahahaha king of two-birds-one-stone

[@mayareda-williams9936]

I had the same thought lol, I love it!

[@phoebestener2244]

this is gonna be jack’s new thing, no longer is he a durham english literature student he’s a book research assistant 😎😎

[@jack_edwards]

i really am so predictable huh

[@lucyrojas2771]

when jack said "what's done it's done and what's dumb it's dumb" i really felt that

[@yinhannasjournal]

Same ngl. 🥲✋🏻

[@Me-ss2gq]

Damn can we just say _*quality*_??? Seriously Jack, your video quality has only been improving, its a real pleasure to see

[@jack_edwards]

this is so, so kind -- thank you!!!

[@guacamollie8355]

He’s moving up in the world as he should

[@yinhannasjournal]

Totally agree!

[@Jade-zm2tg]

hes leveling up

[@caitlin4873]

ali abdaal writing a book and jack edwards researching a book... oh how i would love this theory to be true

[@IsabellaBoyne]

Omg I hope this is true - I didn't even think of this!

[@Mana-tp7ju]

And they both about self-help...

[@kayedems1181]

It's the "what even is the purpose of life?" and using Notion for everything for me

[@megjournals]

My first thought too! And Ali has just done a U turn on his book idea 👀

[@lovelyemily519]

Also had the same thought!! Would be cool

[@hannahroosevelt9358]

YOU GOT A JOB IN PUBLISHING?????????// GOOD FOR YOU, MAN!!!

[@jack_edwards]

yesssss after 5 months of applying i finally got something!!!

[@Lia-ll3ou]

securing the bag as a recent English lit graduate??!!? Iconic

[@romysuter9642]

my sister and I have been making your iced coffee since the first lockdown last year... it's now known as the 'Jack Edwards" in our house lol

[@jack_edwards]

HAHAHAHA OMG

[@camillesuter8086]

@@jack_edwards hello from the other sister!!

[@jadenkareem1160]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE A MASTER PEICE!! - the productive aesthetic feel is just so amazing!

[@EmilyCooper-cf1qj]

I feel like Jack has twice the amount of time in a day then me, maybe I should wake up before 12 😭

[@Sandra-xu5uq]

Lmao same

[@alwayslolling8821]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 xx

[@yinhannasjournal]

I felt this. 😭✋🏻

[@miaalmeida4787]

even though its hard, going to sleep and waking up early does make you feel more productive, i highly recommend it

[@viennaforever3192]

Sweatshirts: 10/10

[@viennaforever3192]

Thank you so much for the heart

[@bhavikaverma1426]

Okay, but am I going to ignore the fact that I was *just* wondering if I should study English Lit. and go into the publishing line, like tOdAy? UnI-vErSe.............Okay, I'm just going to stop my terrible pun-making skills now.

[@jazzwell]

Holy craperoni you're so productive! You do your work, you read books, you experiment with furnishing in your room, you play video games, you actually COOK food and test new recipes, and you film and presumably edit youtube videos, and you do puzzles... Meanwhile I can barely get up in the morning lmao. Really insightful video and honestly, a motivating video!

[@sabotheking_]

This is so random but that chocolate biscuit you were aggressively waving around is literally the best biscuit ever known to humankind and no one can change my mind about that.

[@globisdead]

Yo wanna help a girl out and tell me the name of the biscuit😭

[@rahmamohamed4394]

@@globisdead chocolate leibniz ITS CRACK IN S BISCUIT

[@sabotheking_]

@@globisdead idk how they're called like anywhere else in the world, but in the Netherlands they're called Zaanse Huisjes so idk if that helped but they are so fucking good holy shit

[@zaddy33513]

lmaoo this

[@globisdead]

Alright thanks guys

[@fictionalfates]

as TOWIE would say, the only way is up (from here)! i’m so happy for you and i can’t wait to hear about all your fun adventures!!

[@frankamassop153]

"That meeting is... wel NOW" I feel that so much, time goes so slow and quick at the same time during zoom calls

[@caitlin4873]

the fact you get to research articles and read books for a job! i think I've found the job i want to do after i leave university. as a soon-to-be english and history student this level of detail is FASCINATING

[@blyndwolf]

I did not stop smiling throughout this whole video. I love seeing how passionate you are!

[@yinhannasjournal]

Same!

[@miahua9111]

I’m so proud of Jack finally getting a job and it’s something he’s SO passionate about

[@forelskxt]

watching your videos and your journey is so comforting to me, especially now as a final year uni student who is not only terrified of the dissertation and exams (esp while the whole virus thing is still happening) but also of what's after. seriously, thank you for making this content and motivating many many people :)

[@roxx1391]

Bruh how do you have so much energy? You look the same in the morning and evening AND you read before bed once again with energy and good atitude... whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat mind blowing.

[@jack_edwards]

hahaha if it makes you feel better, yesterday after work i sat on the sofa to read and then woke up 2 hours later!! days where i vlog give me more energy because i try to be up-beat on camera haha!

[@roxx1391]

@@jack_edwards haha a nap is totally a thing that makes you a bit more human. I'm fascinated, never seen an extrovert lol, at least not at your level.

[@haleytyrrell3052]

this is so interesting !!! as an english writing student who is currently applying for publishing internships, it's so cool to see that this is a career i can actually get into. loooove the video < 3

[@LP-pl7li]

This is so interesting! Can you talk a bit about how you went about getting your job! I'm a graduating English Literature student this year, and I so badly want to go into publishing. Thank you!

[@Paxnos]

It's so pleasing to see how well your job suits you! It does sound very intriguing, but it's your enthusiasm that really made it a joy to watch. :)

[@paulinapereyra5584]

I've been thinking so much about changing my major to work in publishing and the fact that I subscribed yesterday to this channel and he posted this video today (aka the day I decided to do actual research on the field) has to mean something

[@rue5874]

jack really be out there living the dream- a job where you have to read a crap ton of books and that fills up your goodreads reading challenge

[@isaacsalazar4379]

i must say i love watching these videos because i'm going through very similar life stages as jack. the graduation during the pandemic, the job hunting, the moving. i actually just managed to land my dream job - a big boy, 9-5 position with a nonprofit org! i'm a first-gen student, so i'm the first person in my family to follow this "traditional" route to employment. these help everything feel more digestible and less overwhelming because i'm reminded i'm not the only one growing up!! thank you for sharing, jack.

[@msccb1314]

Plot twist - Jack is working for Ali Abdaal 🤔

[@brelandels]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@moonycanwatch]

Can I just say, I'm SO here for a fun vlog like this talking about the job and the salary and everything that goes on in this field even though I'm not in this field. I just love to see it

[@Itsjustouma]

The real question here is "Is our dear Jack going to be in the credits of the book ?"

[@jack_edwards]

i mean i hope i get a lil mention!!

[@Itsjustouma]

@@jack_edwards they'll be robbing you if they don't give you some credit 🥺 you deserve it!

[@jordanpearson9883]

I've been searching for a job for over a year at this point, and this video gave me so much hope and motivation, thank you

[@girlwiththeblues]

Can you please do a "I read all the books Anya Taylor-Joy recommended" ??? she has great taste in books 😻😻

[@Andrea-rj7lp]

Yesssss

[@yinhannasjournal]

Omg yes please!

[@lauranoble601]

fan theory: jack edwards is researching for ali abdaal’s productivity book

[@JHVlogsUniversityYouTuber]

That louis theroux joke omd hahahahah. You're killing it! This is why I watch every upload! Keep the good work up!!!1

[@nali654]

Imagine Jack was the research assistant for Ali Abdaals book... studyception 😂😂🤯

[@nha8909]

good job shifting your content so smoothly after graduating, oddly enjoying this content more than when you were in university. i think it brings out your bright personality more

[@ayesha5113]

Got rejected for my Masters today and honestly Jack's channel is such a comfort right now. (I hope this doesn't sound bad, honestly not my intention!) Edit: thank you everyone for your kind comments. I got waitlisted for another school and I’m hopeful that I might be accepted to that one instead! Sending positive vibes to everyone.

[@catedavies8505]

when one door closes, another one opens! I know you probably feel really bad right now but I hope you feel better soon. Rooting for you to succeed in whatever you do

[@thuphung367]

Sending positive vibes ayesha!

[@bituinn]

Working in a publishing house was my dream when I was 12! I am currently pursuing fine arts, but this job has a special place in my heart.

[@blueminnie13]

YES! I LOVE reading the book titles in the background. Also I notice if certain books are obviously highlighted, the amount of books, and how the books are arranged (topic, binding color, or random). Congrats on your job!

[@hannah-tz5bp]

jack: a boy (with a lit degree) who's convinced he's a man, with an obsession for funky sweaters. we stan.

[@sarkunam.m6220]

When I saw it, I shouted Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Treat People With Kindness music video sweater!!!!

[@akhsakhs2077]

I think your mood has improved since you have a work that you like. It’s nice to see it. I’m happy for you

[@15welcometomyworld]

I have no idea how I ended up on your channel a few months ago, but I'm so grateful cause you are just an adorable person!! Watching your videos are honestly the most productive time in my 1 year quarantine LOL hugs from Brazil

[@fiqahs17]

yeay finally a strand light of hope when everyone else says im going nowhere with my major. thanks for this video!! glad that you’re enjoying it

[@MoonMaidMokona]

Book editor here, your research log makes my heart sing! ✨ keep it up!

[@jack_edwards]

Haha thank you!!

[@elena2451]

Your smile is so contagious. Thank you for making my day bearable.

[@phoenixrising9484]

As someone trying to get started as a freelance proofreader/copyeditor, this was really interesting to watch. Publishing is an interesting industry. Also, I've been binging your videos while I write a story for an anthology 😅

[@luciebouvard1639]

Thank yooouu Jake, I never thought of checking the bibliography of a book and this is going to help me so much! I have to write a huge essay about Marilyn Monroe and I was struggling to find good sources, but there are around a dozen in the book that I'm currently reading about her!

[@stefcr5611]

Thank you so much for this video!! I'm currently studying German and English and Publishing is a field that really interests me! It's so nice to actually get some insight from someone who's working in that field. Would love to see more of it :)

[@alexdebney8996]

The desk is amazing! I love how its got storage shelves and plenty of workspace.

[@merkur28]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video while being an unproductive, lazy bum (being on my period and suffering from the pain). Thank you for your light hearted and bubbly personality. Love it!

“this section does say PEEPEE, but what it means is... like... page number” oh mY GOD

[@yinhannasjournal]

I wheezed. 😭

[@MissAishaAibazova]

It seems to me that Jack is the best advertiser alive. He presents every single one of his sponsors with so mush enthusiasm.

[@mocha1821]

I’ve been trying to get my foot in the publishing industry’s door since I graduated last year, and this was really insightful and motivating. Love the video!

[@tushita7085]

Jack, you're listening to podcasts to fill the silence and we are doing the same by listening to you 💜💛

[@jack_edwards]

we're all in this together :)

[@yinhannasjournal]

@@jack_edwards HSM reference? 🥺

[@maggieparkhill768]

Jack: “I’m gonna be cooking the TikTok pasta.” Me, with the TikTok pasta currently in my oven on the other side of the Atlantic: 👁👄👁

[@maetamonxg7718]

11:56 This is the first video of yours that I'm watching and i really am enjoying myself and at this timestamp I went WELL OF COURSE HE USES NOTION and I'm really happy now

[@maetamonxg7718]

PREMATURE COMMENT LMFAO 😭 Good luck with Notion!! it definitely gets easier

[@aleezayousaf1286]

as someone whos been kind of losing their love for books (which makes me so SAD), i love watching your videos cuz they make me want to get up n get back into the whole book obsessed character i was who read books n then proceeded to talk abt them to myself in the mirror and debate their whole existential crisis and whether or not the book portrayed its topic in a gd way or not. i think the whole reason i sorta went off reading real life books and going into the whole 'really bad online books that you read only cuz u have nothing better to do' thing was bcs of quarantine and i had to stop going into my local bookstores and just feeling at home there. but watching u acc continue to do the thing that u love in quarantine is a v big 'get the hell up' wake up call for me so thank you! i hope u get a super big promotion cuz u genuinely seem like a great guy who's great at their work. have a nice day, and thank you, again.

[@zohalarbabzada9654]

Ali Abdaal is writing a self-helpish kind of book ... my theory is getting stronger :D

[@ryechilders5128]

Jack! I’m so happy for you! I’m an American who studied Professional Writing in University. I think you and I graduated around the same time, which is so fun because I don’t find many English majors. I found your channel probably two weeks ago? Give it take a few days. I have created such a large list of books because of you so congratulations I’m going to have to learn to read in my sleep to get through it. I just wanted to leave a comment, even if you don’t see it, and say congratulations from one English Major to another. ( Even one publisher from another ) I am so excited to see your journey!!

[@laurencarroll2825]

Oh FAB! I’ve been watching you since a levels always in the year below so it’s so nice seeing you doing bits in the publishing industry when I graduate from English in June in this fun world we’re living in!

[@meganloreto2918]

love this video! I daydream ab the publishing industry and I’m in between grad school and uni graduation & its just comforting to see others doing the same :)

[@rk_san]

Me who watches Jack Edwards (who’s the assistant for an author writing a self-help book and uses Notion and is British) and Ali Abdaal (who’s writing a self-help book and uses Notion and is British) 👁👄👁

[@gracebuckley92]

i think you are on to something...

[@prongsmatism]

I came into the comments section just to see if anyone else had this same thought so.... thank you

[@phirion6341]

Notion is pretty great and pretty easy to get into but for private use I think it's better to look for alternatives (like "Obsidian") because it doesn't come with security for your data and it's only online, so when Notion crashes, which it did a couple of weeks ago, or when you don't have Internet on your phone/PC all of your stuff is unavailable

[@kl5589]

Jack you have your mojo back! Was gettng a bit worried for a moment there. You have some structure, something to focus on and a new identity. You deserve it well done. Looking forward to following your new journey!

[@lolitawattley1105]

I'm so happy for jack, been a subscriber since jack was in his second year at sixth form, honestly so proud 😭😭😭

[@oliverpd11]

why is this guy like the best KZbinr recently, can we just appreciate the CONTENT :))))

[@lolamarcos5925]

I did not expect to be this happy over a video title🤩 congrats jack!

[@mingyusmop9907]

the way your editing skills get so much more awesome each time im -

[@vildekongtorp5569]

the quality of this video? the aesthetic? i'm amazed - brilliant video as always jack!

[@fays7309]

LOVING your recent videos they’re only getting better

[@IsabellaBoyne]

So happy for you that you finally get to work in the industry you want!

[@mnr98.x]

I'm doing a Law degree so I have to do a lot research for my essays! So many Cases, Journal Articles and referencing, I love seeing how the process is similar across the board. I really love your videos too, it got me back into reading fiction ❤

[@maysan8415]

so jack is just living the dream 🧍‍♀️

[@Hippolyta.]

I'm so glad to see Notion being used in the workplace! I introduced it at my last workplace and will be using it forever

[@dsrtsforlife8175]

You're a good lad with good insights. Glad you have found a role that makes use of your skills and offers opportunities for you to learn more. Keep it up!

[@Olivia-P5]

WAIT NOT THE COULD BE DODIE REFERENCE AT THE END!!!!

[@hannah_murphy4522]

I just subscribed today, I usually find book channels very boring even though I love reading but I couldn't help but binge all your videos, you're such a positive person!!!

[@tomlubbers4165]

i really really enjoyed this video jack, please do more videos related to your job, being a young professional etc.! you nailed it

[@springdayisnottoday371]

Im stealing that table THANK UUU definitely a big help instead of highlight and taking notes and rereading said notes over an over again to write an essay huhuhuhu

[@Camila-qr8eb]

I love your videos! They help me a lot with my listening because you speak kinda fast ☺️ also they are so aesthetically pleasing and calm:) and nothing is better than someone talking about books 💜

[@megan6027]

... why do I feel like Ali Abdaal has hired Jack after his 6 month book wasteman video???

[@FlorenceRyan]

saaaame

[@alisapuskala1437]

Super cool to see someone working a job I could see myself doing in the future. Am now more excited than ever

[@fallisdying2077]

your style just keeps getting better in each video

[@reverbfrost02]

OMG, I'm jealous of your job rn. But then again, the way you take on things and job makes literally any and every job sound super fun!!

[@aulbayne]

Yay another video! You really are spoiling us with this second channel Jack! :D

[@corinneramez485]

You're first!!

[@aulbayne]

@@corinneramez485 yay! Haha 😎

[@withlovehana]

So excited to watch this!✨I’m taking English at uni and really considering the publishing industry as a future career!! Thank you so much for the video! 💛

[@Fatimakeyrr]

Love the transparency. Absolutely love it. You’re so inspiring to watch

[@epi_vlogs]

I am new here, and as someone who's dream is to work somewhere in the book publishing industry and is in the middle of her first year in a communications degree... this is absolutely by far the best video I could start my weekend with. Thank you so much, I'll enjoy following your journey and I have a lot to catch up with from previous videos!!

[@lilymarie7416]

Your humour is so UNDERRATED!!!

[@Sarahr98998]

Just found your channel and about to have a nice old binge haha...great personality mixed with a love of books? Yep I’m here for that

[@MySunshine234]

I am a library clerk for the major public library system in my city. I love it. I have been with the company 9 months now and I am thinking about moving up to a library assistant since I have a bachelors degree but I am thinking about becoming a librarian and getting my masters in library science. I am excited about my career and the places it will take me. Thank you for the video!

[@VivaciousLyla]

what is library science?