Dear YPG, I really don’t know the difference between an ARC and a galley. Help! That’s a great question, especially because at some houses, the terms are informally used more or less interchangeably. But there is a difference! According to the AAP’s own Bookjobs.com Commonly Used Terms page: Formatted in book form, bound galleys...
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Dear YPG: I’ve been at my job for a year. Should I be worried if I am doing the same things as the other new assistants are? I feel like I am behind the curve. Dear Year On the Job, One important thing to remember is there is no one, right path when it...
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Are you secretly still not sure about the difference between an ARC and a galley? Do you cringe at the thought of someone asking you what a kit mailing entails? Are you curious about how a sales call actually works, but too afraid to ask? Have no fear—Dear YPG is here! Like your older...
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Are you secretly still not sure about the difference between an ARC and a galley? Do you cringe at the thought of someone asking you what a kit mailing entails? Are you curious about how a sales call actually works, but too afraid to ask? Have no fear—Dear YPG is here! Like your older...
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Are you secretly still not sure about the difference between an ARC and a galley? Do you cringe at the thought of someone asking you what a kit mailing entails? Are you curious about how a sales call actually works, but too afraid to ask? Have no fear—Dear YPG is here! Like your older...
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Welcome to the third edition of Dear YPG! In this segment, we address the arduous process of gathering blurbs for your books, as well as the way publicists decide who to solicit for print, TV, and other reviews.
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Welcome to the second edition of Dear YPG! In this segment, we address the ins and outs of e-galleys, as well as the major trade shows attended by publishers today.
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Welcome to the first installment of our monthly Dear YPG series! In this column, we tackle the nuances of trade marketing and our favorite resources for industry trends.
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