From intern to Project Editor: Amani’s story

By Amani

I studied English literature as an undergraduate, and, toward the end of my degree, felt that I wanted to continue working with words, but was unsure of the specific route I wanted to take to achieve this. I have always enjoyed writing, so embarking on a Creative Writing MSc seemed like a logical next step.…

A modern apprenticeship in management: Ross’s experience

By Ross

Training and development opportunities aren’t lacking at Prepress and I was recently given the opportunity to undertake a ‘modern apprenticeship in management’. I wasn’t familiar with modern apprenticeships and, being the first at the company to undertake one, it was something of an unknown: what does it entail? What do you get out of it?

Getting into publishing: Ross’s route

By Ross

When all academic backgrounds can be valuable and competition is extremely tough, how do you break into the publishing industry? How do you escape that demoralising paradox: you need experience to get a job and you need a job to get experience?