Publishing is a very popular career choice at present and which much of the industry entering the digital development sector of publishing, it is fast moving with the times. Publishers quickly realised that in order to keep up with the current digital market, they needed to follow suit creating ebooks and apps ect. This allows them to still stay in the business by moving with the times and going digital.
Kindle played a huge part in the digital development market and saw many people whom previously did not have much of an interest in reading books, got back into it.
If you are considering a career in publishing, then there are certain skills that employers are looking out for. Companies have broadened out their view of what comprises a good candidate, to include digital literacy, an entrepreneurial mind-set, and an appreciation of changes across other media and throughout society.
Although you may see many publishing job opportunities asking for previous experience, entry into this industry is usually at the bottom, so you should still apply for these types of junior positions. As you progress up the payment ladder, you will often find the wage can be quite good.