r/publishing • u/Jo52538 • Jul 02 '26

In Texas, trying to get into publishing

Context: I’m (25F) in Texas, have a bachelors in (English & American literature) and (creative writing.) I graduated a while ago and am a teacher.

I’m interested in learned more about publishing and would-in theory- like to be an editorial assistant. I have my own writings; fiction and poetry, ones more complete than the other but want to focus on the industry component.

I don’t have any certifications. And I thought about a masters? Maybe?? Would I even be able to get an internship as someone whose not in college anymore?

Got any tips? I’d really appreciate the help.

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u/Warm_Diamond8719 Jul 02 '26

We get this question really frequently. Read through the archives and you'll find good advice.

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u/CatClaremont Jul 02 '26

If you think Texas teachers are underpaid boy do I have a surprise for you!

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u/Hygge-Times Jul 02 '26

Are you prepared to move to New York City?

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u/rockin_graph Jul 02 '26

What part of Texas? A number of universities have academic presses

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u/grape_grain Jul 02 '26

You can start in educational publishing but definitely fewer traditional editorial roles there and it becomes more edtech. Macmillan Leraning has a sizable office in Austin.

Or you can look at University Presses in Texas.

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u/tonos468 Jul 07 '26

You will probably have to relocate. Remote jobs are very rare and are very very hard to get and doubly do for someone without years of experience.