Types of publishing

General or consumer books


'General market' book publishers produce mass-market paperback books and account for 60% of the book industry's sales in the UK. General consumer publishing produces the most widely known titles, best selling fiction and non-fiction and are prominently displayed in retail outlets.


Children's book publishing

One of the biggest sector in consumer book publishing. Since 2009, children's book publishing has began to grow in popularity and continues to expand. Well-known children's book publishers include Ladybird books, HarperColins and Bloomsbury.


Journals, educational, academic, reference, scientific, technical, professional and medical publishing

In these areas, publishers are far more likely to be involved in initiating a book, journal or series, so opportunities can arise for graduates in specialised subjects.


Newspapers, editorial, periodical and magazines

In house as well as commissioned work, high turnover of images needed, tight deadlines, solid in- take of graduates.