Publishing

"Publishing is a process of providing printed information through books, magazines, journals, newspapers, database, and directories for mass circulation. Initially, publishing was restricted to print media, such as books and newspapers, but due to digital information systems and the Internet, its scope has spread to electronic media today. As such, one can find virtual books (e-books) on the Internet and in the form of CDs. To build a career in the field of publishing, one has to gain knowledge about its several techniques, including development, acquisition, copyediting, graphic designing, production, printing, marketing, and distribution of written materials and information through various media. In India, publishing as a career can prove to be very beneficial and lucrative, due to its extensive importance in both print and electronic media. Currently, there are many institutes in India offering courses in publishing. On completion of the course, students can find umpteen opportunities in private and government publishing houses, as a sub editor or assistance editor, production in-charge, sales & marketing manager. As an alternate, freelancing also makes a great option ("career in publishing", n.d.)

private

1) jobs in private sector 2) jobs in government sector such as with Ministry of information and broadcasting and Ministry of Education and culture 3) work with the marketing department of the publication houses 4)work in production department . The job profiles can be of 1) editor 2) sub editor 3) assistant editor 4) associate editor 5)production in charge '(career in publishing", n.d.)

"A publisher needs:

1)strong oral communication skills and a great command of written language

2)the ability to work to tight deadlines

3)decision making skills

4)the ability to remain calm under pressure

5)project management and organisational skills

6)leadership skills and strategic vision("Publisher", n.d.)"

"One can seek admission in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in book publishing, publishing professionals course, NBT training course in book publishing, or diploma in printing technology. Certain printing presses also conduct short-term courses or training courses in publishing. Generally, the eligibility criteria for joining a publishing course is successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) from any recognized Board("careers in publishing", n.d.)"

University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Garware Institute of Career Education & Development, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz E, Mumbai-400098

Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380014

1) Publisher(n.d.) retrieved from http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Occupations/Pages/publisher.aspx

2)  Careers in publishing(n.d.) retrieved from http://www.highereducationinindia.com/career-options/careers-in-publishing-109.php