The world of publishing is open to many talents. Writers, photographers, editors, literary agents, marketers, salespeople, lawyers, accountants, and others all take part in creating, funding, producing, and selling the written word. And publishing is a part of every other industry—business, sports, fashion, and agriculture, for example—so not only does the field offer a plethora of job choices but also an endless range of subject matter.

In Careers in Publishing, you will find out about the variety of jobs within the field—writer, editor, publicist, illustrator, production manager, law researcher, freelancer, and more.

Inside, you will find up-to-date salary statistics and descriptions of the work culture that paint a comprehensive picture of what to expect on the job. Careers in Publishing also includes advice on where and how to fulfill educational requirements and a list of professional organizations to contact for further information—everything you need to enter the exciting field of publishing!

Blythe Camenson is the author of more than four dozen books, including Your Novel Proposal: From Creation to Contract and How to Sell, Then Write Your Nonfiction Book. She is the director of Fiction Writer’s Connection, an online organization dedicated to helping new writers improve their craft and learn the many steps toward publication.