Fall 2026
Career Journey: Inside Book Publishing
This Journey is for mentors curious about breaking into publishing, mentors already in the industry who want to pass on what they know, and mentees serious about building a career in books. Together you’ll map the roles across publishing houses and literary agencies and get into the nuts and bolts of what each one actually does. Those of you looking to turn a love of books into a livelihood will leave ready to approach internship and job applications with confidence. Those already working in the field will recharge, widen your networks, and grow as leaders—in service of the generation coming up behind you.
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Learning Objectives
The Career Journey: Inside Book Publishing Community Experiences
Mentees and mentors must attend one Journey Live Meeting each month.
Fall Cycle Journey Meetings:
- Monday, November 2, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM ET
- Monday, December 7, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM ET
- Monday, January 11, 2027 | 7:00–9:00 PM ET
The Career Journey: Inside Book Publishing Courses
The Career Journey: Inside Book Publishing courses will dive into various roles in publishing that bring books to life, from editorial and design to marketing, publicity, production, and more.
The Career Journey: Inside Book Publishing Mentoring
Mentors and mentees in this Journey will be matched for one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least two hour-long sessions each month. This Journey is open to both mentor-mentee pairs and peer-to-peer pairs.
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Publish 360
All Journeys within this Adventure focus on the process of producing and publishing creative work. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
The Career Journey: Inside Book Publishing is a Journey in the Publish 360 Adventure.
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