Printed

In this first episode of Printed's "Department Series", join our host Vanessa Gomez and our incredible guest Laura Boyle, Art Director of Dundurn Press, as they talk about the design department in a publishing house. During this conversation, they discuss the general tasks the department handles and how they are involved in creating a book.

Plus, for all those who want to join the department, there is a section with advice for your portfolio and application.

The episode also has a fun literary pop-up quiz and some encouraging words from Laura if you are in a tough moment of your job search.

We hope you enjoy the first episode of this season, and do not forget to subscribe and follow the podcast. You can also visit our website, the publishinguide.com, for free resources to help you on your publishing journey, and find us on Instagram @thepublishinguide.

Next Episode, Hazel Millar and Jay Millar will join us from Book*hug Press for a deeper dive into the editorial department.

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Timestap breakdown:

00:00 Episode Intro

02:05 Welcoming Laura Boyle

03:00 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching)

5:47 The Design Department

29:55 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice)

40:35 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz

43:39 Community Q&A section

48:56 Saying Goodbye to our Guest

50:52 Episode Outro

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Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode:

Books:

-Isola by Allegra Goodman

-Heart the lover by Lily King

-The Capital of Dreams by Heather O'Neill

-How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell

-Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Series:

-Dr. Katz

-Respira