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Get into book publishing without unpaid internships, London connections, or a publishing MA.
Learn editorial, rights, marketing, publicity, design and production from an award-winning independent press.
Self-paced training + live industry sessions as well as CV and cover letter support, from £14.99/month.
Create a log on for your course account, choose your plan, and let's get started.
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Backed by Universities, and taught by industry experts.
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Featured in The Bookseller
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FutureBook Awards Finalist
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5* rated - Society of Young Publishers
Working With the Best Industry Speakers
understanding of every major publishing department
unlimited access to advice and support from ceo isabelle kenyon
Practical editorial and marketing exercises
Industry vocabulary employers expect
better applications and interviews
Practical publishing exercises for your CV
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Confidence discussing publishing professionally
A clearer sense of where you fit in publishing
Learn how publishing actually works from an award-winning independent press — and build the confidence to apply for real industry roles
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A discussion forum. An online course. 2 online live (and recorded) industry talks a month! Optional in person work, networking and shadowing opportunities.
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Designed by CEO of Fly on the Wall Press, Isabelle Kenyon (MA Module Leader in Publishing, Arts University Bournemouth)
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FutureBook Award Excellence Finalist 2025, The Bookseller
Built to make publishing accessible beyond London.
'The steps are wonderfully structured, there were many useful things in the texts for me, especially the part related to rights. Sales were also interesting for me, the publishing section that differs the most from what I have experienced in my country.' - Angela Pataki
'The publishing course is definitely one of the best around for anyone looking to kick start a career in publishing. Not only is it affordable but incredibly accessible - it's great to have the recorded material to go back on. I would say this is definitely the best course for those of us outside of London trying to get in. It's insightful and helpful!' - Kate Hillard
The Publishing Academy
2 Plans Available
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?
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. We also have our Getting Published Course for writers - you can find out more about that avenue here!
Five stars from the Society of Young Publishers for our industry talk series!
'I enjoyed learning about an area of the industry that not many people think about, and how different departments come together to get books on the shelves.'
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