Author Joanna Rakoff recalls how she stumbled upon writing before going on to publish a novel and memoir
• How to become a freelance writer
• There's more to a career in writing than being a journalist or novelist

The fourth in a series of five Q&As for our Jobs Week, join our online chat about searching and applying for jobs in the media industry on Thursday 14th March from 1pm to 2pm

A good marketing strategy, perseverance and planning can turn your self-publishing hobby into a viable career path

Student Steff Lever reveals where to find opportunities, what research tools to use and the best ways to approach companies

Publishers will be keen to hear from anyone who can maximise their chances of embracing, and profiting from, the digital age

As ebooks boom, publishers are preparing themselves for a future where the digital book is king. But what does it mean for careers in the industry? Ask out experts, today at 1pm

Publishing has a reputation for being notoriously difficult to break into — but is this still the case? Ask our experts today at 1pm

If you want to future proof a career in publishing, make sure your software skills are up to scratch

It's high time all work experience placements in the publishing industry were properly structured and monitored

In publishing, MA qualifications are well respected and contacts all important. So you'd better start studying and networking now if you want to break into the industry