How I Got Into Publishing (Editorial)

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[@AmyMaeBaxter]

For anyone interested in the ‘How To Get Into Editorial’ course, I’m running it again in April 2024 :) tickets here www.badformreview.com/shop/p/how-to-get-into-editorial-course

[@CelineTaylor105]

Hello! Do you have notes from this course or is it possible to find it online now that you’ve run it this last April?

[@user-ir8ib9ie8e]

Hi! is this course still available?

[@dananana1104]

I’ve just spent the whole day sending out cover letters and receiving rejection emails, so this was a much needed little mood booster 😪 I’ve been trying to get into publishing for almost a year now, and i’ve never even gotten to interview stage! It gets discouraging and it makes me wonder if my time will ever even come. Congrats on your success! ✨

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

I’m sorry you’re going through that! I hope this is reassuring that everyone has that - an industry this competitive takes time to get into BUT somebody has to get the job! Why can’t it be you

[@dananana1104]

@@AmyMaeBaxter actually, the day after i wrote this comment i got to the next stage! I have to do a HireVue interview for Production Assistant at Transworld!! 😩💪🏻 Any tips on how to nail it or the questions they might ask? Thank you so much anyway for being so kind and helpful x✨

[@Loveandflowers]

I love how articulate you are in explaining things! T hank you for making these videos, they are very motivational and reassuring for us looking to start our publishing careers! :)

[@jacobonia]

Thanks for this. Working on a career transition after finishing grad school last May, and I wound up getting a marketing job in a different industry last summer. Had several interviews for publishing jobs, but no offers, so I switched gears because I felt like at least getting some editorial experience would be helpful in the long run. I'm going through another round of applications for publishing jobs now. It's encouraging to hear that sticking to it paid off!

[@esthervictory]

I stumbled across your video by chance, but it’s exactly what I was looking for! I really want to go into publishing so I really appreciate your honest perspective!! 🤍

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

I’m so glad to hear it!! 💘💘

[@samanthakimball5873]

This was wonderfully helpful! I am currently looking for an entry level position with publishing, making this a fantastic help and thank you for your wisdom!

[@carolinagomes7405]

thans for this video amy, and for taking time to tell us a bit of your story, it helped a lot. i am so tired of sending applications, but ill keep going for sure, its a dream to work in this area. sending lots of love from Brazil 💙

[@ohh_toraaa]

thank you for this! I just checked my email and found two rejection letters from PRH for editorial assistant positions and it is HARD but I’m going to keep applying and trying because this is something I really want to do!!

[@megwithbooks]

This is so helpful thank you so much!!💖💖💖

[@yuccafry7717]

Congratulations to you for getting the job you wanted xx !!

[@EleanorMarieRose]

This was great, Amy! Can’t believe the RAG rating...that sounds terrifying! It’s interesting you mentioned 40+ jobs in a few weeks - this will probably put a few publishing hopefuls’ minds at rest! :)

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

Haha the RAG thing was hilarious in hindsight, but not so much at the time. I really hope it is useful!

[@paramedicchrisbookseries]

This is fantastic, well done. Always follow your dreams.

[@FilipeHeath]

Thank you so much Amy!

[@ruraldevelopmentinternatio7554]

Thank you Amy Mae for having shared your publishing knowledge and experiences with the world viewers and users for those who are really looking for an opportunity the marketing on publishing company in different parts of the world. Experience speaks many that is why you are explaining very in-depth ideas and knowledge about publishing. Nice to hear all this useful information in one single video. Regards Senapathy

[@jemdomingo8052]

You are beautiful Ms. Amy as well as your YT Channel. I am currently an publishing editor from Philippines. I am looking forward to watch more content from you specifically your practices as an editorial staff and how to handle project management 😊

[@nilayparekh9585]

I've been applying to as many jobs as I can find to try and get into publishing but it's so difficult. I've applied to The Scheme for this year but not sure if I'm going to get selected for the next round. This video helped me to relax a little because I was getting anxious about not getting a job and all that so thank you :)

[@pradainisurya1999]

Hi Nilay! How’re you doing now? And have you got into publishing? I’m Sahana from the UK, so I want to know about these grad schemes

[@waitingchin1729]

Thank you so much for the advice ❤I love publishing and penguin random house too. On my situation, I’m just a fresh graduate designer and I have no idea how I could get into publishing job till now. Probably I should got another publishing house for the start. Wish me luck 🍀

[@caro5620]

Love this video ! could you make a video about interviews/ the interview process and how you prepared? How well do you have to know their books if it's just an internship?

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

I did do another one on how I got into publishing, and regularly offer paid courses on how to get a job as an editorial assistant as fundraisers for Bad Form - check back to our website for the next one!

[@annabelcosta652]

Thank you so much for this, it was helpful to hear your story! I have actually been in accounting for 6 years and recently decided to start applying to entry level jobs in Editorial - is there any advice you can share, or resources for someone without formal education or training in publishing/editorial who would love to break into the industry? The link in the description did not work for me, unfortunately. :(

[@ethanmarek7763]

Just applied for the remote editorial position. I really hope I hear back from them- but I like to keep my hopes down so they don’t crash.

[@zleepyish]

really helpful!!! I'm aiming to enter into design and production in publishing (I also was going to be an accountant but whoops)

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

Haha glad to hear it wasn’t just me!!

[@anniejane255]

please can you do another course, that would be great!

[@LaraBaker101]

Hi, I know this video is quite old so you might not be responding to comments but I figured I would just ask 😅 I am interested in getting into publishing or editing and recently did a short course on copy-editing and proofreading... I already have a degree in education but I was wondering if there are any other things I should look into to help me get into publishing or should I just keep applying ?

[@Juicycouturelove93]

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the morale boost lol. Knopf Canada is hiring for an editorial assistant and I so badly want the position! Are there any specific technical skills that an editorial assistant needs? And would you suggest speaking about some of their published books in my cover letter? Thanks Amy!

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

Hi Nella! I’m afraid I can’t speak to any firms in particular, or Canadian firms as I don’t work or hire there. But I’ve always been encouraged to include a publisher’s books in my covering letter - in fact I’d think it’s necessary to prove you want to work there! Hope that’s a little helpful!

[@chloeee91]

Okay this was really reassuring and interesting, because I’m also a mixed race person and I’ve avoided applying for any schemes of that nature because I look white. I’ll definitely apply from now on - thanks!

[@mrR19553]

I like your attitude

[@UniquelyAshantesCorner]

Can you please do more videos that talk about being an editorial assistant? Also, can you do videos that talk about the best path one should take if they want to become an editor with no prior experience? I want to work as an editor from home, but I don't have much experience. I have worked as a volunteer editor for a literary magazine....but I still need to hone my skills.

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

I’ve made one already on the day in my life - is there something specific I can help on being an editorial assistant? And unfortunately I don’t think I can help with that! I don’t hire so I can only really speak from my experience. Penguin has a whole section on penguin.co.uk about getting into publishing, I’d really recommend it

[@UniquelyAshantesCorner]

@@AmyMaeBaxter Yes I saw your day in the life video and I appreciate you sharing. I have two types of video requests: (1) Can you please do a video that talks about what editorial assistants do and what type of experience might be required to become one? (2) Can you do a video where you talk about how you became an editorial assistant? What type of classes did you take? Were you a part of a newspaper? What types of videos did you watch (if you watched any)? I know everyone's path is different, but I would like to hear about yours.

[@cherylmccreadie7917]

what did you study at uni? your video was really helpful xoxo

[@cintahan2281]

Hi, Im late but I have a question. I'm 19 and my height is 149cm. Its around 4'8 ft. In my country where I came from, many jobs have minimum height requirement even tho the job itself has no physical activity whatsoever. Thats why Im looking for a job abroad as an editor, it still concerns me, If I can get a job in editorial, even tho Im short.

[@rebecaanastacia3020]

Where are you from? Look, I'm pretty sure that height requirement doesn't exist for this job. And for most others. It's kind of abusive to demand that, actually.

[@manishkaamahendran2534]

Amazing content for publishing hopefuls!

[@afraankhan20]

Congratulations, and more power to you! Also, what did you major in university? I would like to pursue English literature, and have been getting a lot backlash about it :(

[@APleasantDaydream]

Why are you getting backlash about studying English literature? That's what I got my degree in.

[@afraankhan20]

@@APleasantDaydream hi! I'm so glad that your major was English Literature because 8 months in, I'm also pursuing a BA in English! The backlash I mentioned is predominantly because of the lack of job opportunities, and the seemingly difficult curriculum.

[@APleasantDaydream]

@@afraankhan20 nice! Welcome to the club :D And that makes sense. I think it can be hard to find jobs as an English major if you don’t know how to market yourself well. That’s a struggle I’m having right now as I’m job searching. But many of my former classmates haven’t had any trouble with that, and I’ve found that many employers who are looking for journalism or communications majors will also accept English majors. It might be good to take a couple of professional writing classes to learn skills like copyediting, copywriting, and SEO because a lot of employers are looking for people with those skills. Also, if you can, try to find opportunities to gain experience before you graduate. I worked as a copy editor for my university’s newspaper for two years and did a professional writing internship on campus for one semester. In my opinion, the curriculum isn’t too hard if you enjoy and are skilled at analyzing and writing about books. Good luck with your studies, and I hope you enjoy being an English major!

[@afraankhan20]

@@APleasantDaydream thank you so much for all the tips, and kind wishes! Good luck with your job search ☺️ I'll keep in touch as I wait for your forthcoming videos :))

[@APleasantDaydream]

@@afraankhan20 you’re welcome, and thank you, too! You’re so kind! I don’t have plans to post videos anytime soon, but I’ll let you know if I ever decide to post some ^-^

[@fiona7016]

Hey thank you so much for this video! I'm just wondering whether this career path is possible for me? I don't have a degree but I've been working as a content writer for 4 years. In my current job I manage and edit other writers work. However, I haven't worked as an editor in publishing before. Do you think I have a chance getting into editorial?

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

To be honest Fiona - I can’t give one to one advice on whether somebody is suitable for editorial, I just work there, I don’t hire anyone! But I’d always encourage people who are interested in entry level roles to apply, it’s a really great job for those who love books

[@kingmaliik422]

thanxs you helped me

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

Glad to hear it!

[@adriannamartin5992]

Thanks for sharing this!!! I clicked on the link in the bio I didn’t see the course . Is it still available ?

[@ACK333]

What books do you interested to write when you are ready?

[@neysadesousa2451]

Are you aware of any similar training opportunities or internships in Liverpool? I want to enter the editorial industry but not sure where to begin at all and don't have any connections.

[@maggies9835]

I’ve been trying to get into publishing but failing with applying to entry roles. I’m not able to apply to the scheme you mentioned so I haven’t been able to get any type of experience.. :( and I’ve beeen out of uni for many years now so I feel like it’s too late ;(

[@jspoetry9436]

Hi Are there any free online editorial publishing course from where I can learn all about editorial work? I tried to click on the link in the description, seems like it doesn't work any longer. Please keep on making these videos, these are really helpful. Also can you make specifically how to edit and do proofreading and stuff?

[@ginjababeh3439]

Check out the College of Media and Publishing :)

[@EpicXstudios1]

Could you provide any tips for the rounds of interviews? I have one coming up for an publishing assistant role. Anything would be great. Thanks :)

[@floreboitel2136]

Do you think doing a master in publishing can be helpful?

[@emilys7070]

Thanks for this video Amy! What did you study in university?

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

History!

[@aspookyfox]

I have been sending out applications for internships since last spring and for the dozens of emails I have sent, I’ve received two replies. Edit: they were both rejections.

[@eduardaklaser]

Oh and are you planning on teaching any more courses soon?

[@justuskeaton9532]

Do you have any advice for someone who's applying to a penguin internship?

[@zoramorana7736]

How do I take a course like yours, I followed the link and it lead to an error.

[@sunyoungkim1934]

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[@user-bz5vn1kv5g]

This is immensely helpful. If it’s okay to ask, does publishing pay enough? I hear rent in London can be quite high.

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

Ah very much depends on the company! I am very lucky to work at PRH where the starting salary is £24k, which is doable in London, but I started my traineeship on £22k and was able to stay at my parents during that. It can be much lower elsewhere

[@user-bz5vn1kv5g]

Thank you for your response!

[@koperundevi611]

Amy this video is really helpful and I’m from India, currently I’m working as a project manager in the Newgen Knowledgeworks Chennai, which offers publishing services to publishers. I’m looking for openings on editorial assistant jobs in abroad, is there any platform or websites where these job opportunities are posted.. thanks

[@danic1841]

What did you study at university that allowed you to get into publishing? Generally speaking, what sorts of majors do publishing houses hire?

[@kat6699]

Ooh this is definitely a good question that I’d love an answer to as well!

[@LouieV6]

Mostly English and Communications majors, but I've heard from some sources that work in publishing that you don't actually need a degree to get into publishing, but then again, it depends on which publishing houses you're looking into.

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

I studied History - I don’t actually have an English A Level. I don’t really think an English major is a requirement where I work or anywhere I’ve heard of

[@anthonyyaironbravovaldes2276]

And in what did you majored in

[@nandinishah1709]

Hi! Will you be restarting the Editorial Book Publishing Course anytime soon?

[@kinjalkhimesra3998]

Have you done your masters in publishing?

[@wilsonachooman1]

I got my Master's degree in German...I've no idea if this will be applicable at all.

[@manasvijain6962]

Hi! I am from India and I've been thinking about moving to New York for my masters so that I can work at the publishing houses there. In India we do have branches of the big 5 publishing houses but I think the headquarters might offer more job opportunities and it is the heart and soul of the publishing industry. Do you think I should move there because if I don't get a job there, all the money spent will go down the drain? Or do you know someone who has a similar situation to mine?

[@poojas2547]

Hey, I am from India too and looking for the job opportunity in the same space, have you tried anywhere in India? I would love to talk more about it since I don't know where to start from.

[@koperundevi611]

Hi both… I’m from India too, currently I’m working as a project manager in the Newgen Knowledgeworks Chennai, which offers publishing services to publishers. I’m looking for openings on editorial assistant jobs in abroad, is there any platform or websites where these job opportunities are posted..

[@virulence]

I’m 35, so it pains me to hear you call yourself old, haha 😅 Is this course still available? The link in the desc didn’t work. Despite my advanced age, I’m trying to change careers and would find it very helpful! Thanks. 😊

[@ankitarasaily1762]

Best of luck with it all! I am sure you'll succeed ♥️

[@aleeka99]

Do you have to go to uni?

[@eduardaklaser]

Hi, could you make a video - if you haven’t already - on what qualifications an editorial assistant needs to have. For example, is it really important to know excel and powerpoint in depth? And would you recommend taking an editing and proofreading course?

[@Daisy_92]

Yes please make a video on this. was gonna ask until saw it was already asked. I just submitted an application and would love some in-depth tips and pointers.

[@asiacooke389]

What was your college major?? I want to go into publishing but would I need to start with majoring in journalism??

[@lilybee124]

Journalism would be fine but a degree in English, Media, Communications, Marketing, or Business would also be good.

[@helena-boateng]

She studied History

[@ACK333]

I mean when you think you are ready.

[@AsmaKhan-cr1pd]

hey does penguin random house hire editors who want to work from home? very helpful video by the way keep up!❤️❤️

[@AmyMaeBaxter]

Depends on the job, but we’re all working from home at the moment!

[@jingchaoye]

the human resource demand of the publishing industry is rather low, I mean they often are full, so jobs are less likely to be vacant.

[@khamsamaybouaviseth1373]

you speak so fast but it's nice because I'm practicing English for the IELTS test. lastly, you are so gorgious.

[@sunyoungkim1934]

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[@adskaadska3122]

I'm also Indian & brown so penguin random house is not for me as they take white or what ....pls explain .♥

[@blissfulbhushan]

Hi Amy, I am also Editorial Advisor in Springer Nature, India. I would love to work with you. Hope to listen from you soon.

[@ataurrahmanshohag7008]

Hello Madam.

[@rebeccajenkins1553]

Does Penguin have a children's division? Do you laminate

[@LY-of9sj]

3:50 actually you look Indian to me. When I clicked your vid I thought you're Indian lol

[@alinaross1008]

So sorry that I am white and not able to be part of the "Scheme." Goodness!

[@linam9783]

Hi! Can't find your Instagram, I have some questions I'd love to ask about your experience and if you could hear out my situation and maybe tell me your opinion?

[@jhonpouldecastro5173]

Hi, firstly, I'd like to thank you for this wonderful video about your experience before getting into this job. I'd like to ask if it's possible to get your contact on Facebook, just want to ask some questions if possible. Thanks😇