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| Apprentice House Press Publications |
A small departure from the usual bookish content, I wanted to take some time to share one of the coolest opportunities I have encountered during my time in Baltimore. As a reader, I have always been interested in learning more about the inner workings of the publishing industry. How do some of my favorite stories go from words on paper to a physical book in stores? Who decides which books are going to become popular? What does its mean to have a career in book publishing? Enter: Apprentice House Press.
Apprentice House is the nation's first student-run book publisher, designed for Loyola students to receive hands-on experience in publishing. The program was first created in 1987 by Barbara Holdridge. Students are able to take courses simulating each sector of the publishing industry: acquisitions and editing (Manuscript Evaluation & Development), cover design and layout (Book Design & Production), and marketing (Book Marketing & Promotion).
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| Inside of Loyola's Communication Department |
This past fall I have the opportunity to work as a promotional editor in Book Marketing & Promotion, and I am currently enrolled in the Manuscript Evaluation & Development class. My marketing experiences consisted of developing a promotional plan for upcoming Apprentice House releases. I worked with authors Peter Gooch, Amy Mackin, and Olivia Taylor to develop interview Q&A's, sample press releases, social media strategy, and other marketing materials tailored to each of their books. And the craziest part... my name is listed on the inside cover!
As I begin to more closely explore potential career prospects, I am strongly considering a job in the publishing industry. I always envisioned myself working with books, but certainly do not have the talent to become an author. For any students who are considering are career in publishing, or are simply interested in the chance to work with real-life books and authors, I highly recommend working with Apprentice House.
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