Careers in the media have always been popular, but publishing is particularly competitive, with thousands of graduates trying to get a foot in the door. This targeted, practical guide is ideal for anyone who wants to work in publishing, whether on traditional books and magazines or online publications. It will help readers to get that all-important first job and includes:

• Working out if publishing really is for you
• Overviews of different types of publishing
• Explanations of different roles and departments (editorial, production, sales, marketing and so on)
• Top tips on how to make it in the industry
• Advice from leading industry figures