Our top reading picks for Work in Publishing Week!

19 November 2025

This week marks #WorkInPublishingWeek, an opportunity to inspire young people to pursue a career in publishing. đź“š

The “Not-So-Secret Agents” Substack, managed by The Blair Partnership Agency team, provides the insider scoop on market trends, what goes on behind the closed doors of publishing houses, agencies and more đź‘€

Check out the following articles, written by our agents, providing insight into the wonderful world of publishing:

📖 So, you want to work in publishing… by Lauren Simmonds 

đź’­What does a book editor actually do? by Ed Wood

⚙️ Do you know all the roles in the publishing machine? by Liane-Louise Smith

🤔 How do publishers decide which books to publish? by Rory Scarfe

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