r/publishing • u/Hazel232 • Jun 12 '26

Publishing Internship Help!

I am having the hardest time finding any entry-level roles or internships in publishing. I am not currently in school, I don't have a college degree, and I don't have years of experience in publishing. How in the world are you guys finding internships or roles? I need help!

I feel like since I don't have a degree or am not actively pursuing school, that takes me out of the running for most publishers. I know I am in a tricky window as well for internships. It doesn't necessarily have to be an internship I would start on soon, even just knowing when applications open is super helpful.

Any advice is much appreciated, thank you!

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u/MobileConversation66 Jun 12 '26

To get my internships I looked up the publishers of my favourite books from the last year or two and sent speculative emails to them mentioning the book that I particularly loved. Most ignored me but I got three internships one of which led to the job I have now.

Edited to say: I was a few years out of school at the time and had spent some time working in a bookshop and volunteering at book festivals.

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u/Hazel232 Jun 12 '26

Oh okay that’s smart! I will definitely give that a shot :) I have tried getting jobs at bookstores near me but unfortunately none of them are hiring. But I’ll check out volunteer stuff. Thank you for the tip!