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The Publishing Academy

Your gateway to a career

Breaking into publishing can feel impossible without experience. The Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy will give you the practical skills, insider knowledge and industry connections you need to take that first step. Whether you are a recent graduate, changing careers, or simply curious about the world of books, the Academy is designed to make publishing more accessible. You will gain hands-on training across the entire publishing process, from editorial and contracts to design, production, marketing, rights and publicity. Alongside this, you will join keynote events and webinars with industry experts, giving you direct access to the conversations shaping publishing today. Guided exercises will let you edit manuscripts, plan campaigns and understand how a book travels from idea to finished product. The program also connects you with a supportive community of peers and mentors. You will be able to ask questions, share ideas and grow your confidence in a safe space. Most importantly, you will finish with skills that make your CV stand out. Course Modules: The life cycle of a book. Contracts and negotiation. Editorial and copyediting. Design and production. Digital markets including e-books and audio. Marketing plans that sell. PR and publicity. Your next steps! Why This Academy? You do not need any prior experience. The training is flexible and affordable, starting at £19.99 per month. You will learn directly from people who work in publishing every day and gain the confidence to apply for your first role. Why Learn With Fly on the Wall Press? We are an award-winning press recognised across the industry. 🏆 Northern Small Press of the Year 2024, British Book Awards 🌍 Winner of the Manchester Culture Award for Sustainability 📖 Publishing bold, ethical and socially engaged books since 2018 ✨ Our founder was named a Future Leader in Publishing by The Bookseller Come learn from a team that is shaping the industry while opening doors.

Price

2 Plans Available, From £19.99/month

Group Discussion

This program is connected to a group. You’ll be added once you join the program.

Publishing Academy Discussion

Publishing Academy Discussion

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​Frequently Asked Questions​

 

1. What is the time commitment?

 

The course is designed to be entirely self-paced, to fit around any existing work commitments that you may have. You can interact with the discussion forums as and when you see fit, and if you can't make an industry talk, they will be recorded and circulated with you afterwards.​

 

2. What age range is this suitable for?

 

We are finding that students are typically aged between 25-40, but there are no actual age restrictions - whether you have just finished education, or you are more of a career changer, you'll find similar-minded individuals in the academy.​

 

3. Should I do the Academy or a Publishing degree?

The Academy is designed to be complementary to higher education - indeed, we have been endorsed by universities across the country already! We teach practical, actionable skills to get you a role within publishing. ​

 

4. I am a writer, is the Academy suitable for me?

 

We do have writers currently in the Academy! What we would say is that the core aim of the Academy is to train students and make them an asset to publishing companies - giving them experience and knowledge which is often inaccessible. As a writer, you will learn about how the publishing industry works, and this will make you a more savvy candidate when sending your work out. However this is not the main aim of the Academy, and if you are interested in a Getting Published Course you can find out more about that avenue here!

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Drop a line to isabelle@flyonthewallpress.co.uk if you have any further questions.

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