Breaking Into Publishing

While internships can be a great way to land jobs, another good way of breaking into this industry -- especially book and/or magazine publishing -- is through the summer publishing courses.

A number of universities offer six week courses aimed at recent college grads looking to break into magazine and book publishing. The summer publishing courses are a great way to land jobs in the magazine and publishing industries because they offer students a brief, but intensive tutorial on how these businesses run. More importantly, the programs are geared at connecting students with professionals working in these businesses. Furthermore, at six weeks, these programs don't require the same kind of financial or time commitment that, say, journalism school does.

For more on the top summer publishing courses, what they offer and how to apply, go here.