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  3 0 Sasquatch is probably the only important (more or less) book publishing house in the area. There's also a children's book publishing house and one that handles foreign language books, but I'll be damned if I can remember the names of either of them. There's also Mountaineers, but I think that might be an offshoot of Sasquatch. You might also consider some of the magazines in the area. Off the top of my head: Seattle Magazine, Seattle Metro, Seattle Bride, Outdoors NW. I know Seattle Magazine offers regular internships, and I've seen internship listings for Alaska/Horizon Air's in-flight magazine. Internships are pretty much the only way to get started in the industry as far as I can tell, especially in a city like Seattle where the pickings are slim. keshmeshi answered in Writers & Publishing about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by 1mermaid… 0 0 Thanks for the help and ideas. I'm determined to make this work, so I'll look into those places you mentioned. 1mermaid commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 This isn't really a good time to get into publishing. Most publishers are downsizing right now and not sure how they're going to survive in the future. But if you're really determined, then Keshmeshi is correct - your first step should be an internship. I know Sasquatch hires unpaid interns regularly. I actually did an internship with them (as a designer, not an editor). Here are some publishers I know of in the area: Sasquatch Books (focus on cookbooks, travel, regional, and other adult-oriented non-fiction) becker&mayer! (focus on childrens' books & non-fiction for adults) Marquand Books (focus on Art books for museums and artists) e.strange answered in Writers & Publishing about 1 year ago | Report 2 comments by 1mermaid and e.strange… 1 0 Thanks for the help. How did you get an internship at Sasquatch? 1mermaid commented about 1 year ago | Report 1 0 I got it through my school. There's no reason you couldn't just contact them and ask if they have any internship opportunities, though. e.strange commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 if you want to get started in publishing, start publishing. publish a zine, publish comics, publish poetry. DO IT YOURSELF. publish friends, publish strangers. start publishing. you will learn much more doing it yourself than at a lousy internship. I have similar advice to novice musicians and artists. if you want to be a musician, start playing music. if you want to be an artist, make art. yes. really. subhead answered in Writers & Publishing about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Rev.Enant… 0 0 Hear-fawking-hear. DIY For.The.Win. (just don't get duped by some boutique 'publisher'...) SOOOooo many mags and companies have started this same way. Takes grit, but the payoff is enormous! Rev.Enant commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 You might also look into web content editing. There's a lot more opportunities for that in this area, and it pays a hell of a lot better than an internship. No, it's not books or magazines, but it's good experience, and could eventually lead to something you're more interested in. Check out some of the technical placement agencies like Aquent and Volt. sunnydaze answered in Writers & Publishing about 1 year ago | Report 2 comments by 1mermaid and e.strange… 0 0 Yeah, I thought of that and have been trying to get into editing too. It seems so tough to break into this field without having any contacts, but I'm doing my best. 1mermaid commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Again, an internship is a good way to get relevant experience and make valuable contacts. I think Seattle Magazine's interns mostly end up working on web content, so that could be a good route for you to take. e.strange commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Is there some kind of publishing or editing course you can take? Even basic proofreading experience will help you. Many publishers freelance copyediting and proofreading, which would be a good way to get your foot in the door. Most publishing houses are in New York City, and there's a small publishing hub in the California Bay Area. If you're serious about publishing, I would try those areas; anywhere else is slim pickings. www.bookjobs.com is a good place to find internships and job opportunities. You can also get an entry-level position with a background in whatever kind of books the publisher does. So if you have a background in environmental issues, look for an environmental publisher. And like the others have said, publishing does not pay well, yet the jobs remain competitive. Technical writing and copy writing are in high demand and pay much better. Mandaline answered in Writers & Publishing about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Relatively good A: Get a copy of the Writer's Market, read it front to back, as Cherie Priest recommended here: http://questionland.com/questions/16382-so-im-180-000-words-into-the-first-draft-of-a-scifi-novel-what-the-hell-do-i-do , or scan this list: http://pred-ed.com/peba.htm and introduce yourself to each company that seems like a match for YOU / your personality and style. The shady real A: If this is a career you need, not want, to do, then the answer is: Move to NYC. (Just about anyone there and in the biz will agree). Rev.Enant answered in Writers & Publishing about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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