Not sure if this is the right bowl, but I have wanted to get into the Publishing industry for a while now. I love books, especially fantasy, and want to help edit, sell, or just be involved in the written word some how. I have 25 years of experience in tech sales/account management and a degree in English Lit, but I'm not even sure where to start. I've submitted applications to a variety of publishers but never hear back. I assume I just get lost in the shuffle. Any advice?

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Your passion is clear, and that counts for a lot. One of my friends made a mid-career shift into publishing and started by volunteering to help with indie book launches and offering her tech skills to small presses. Also, submit an application after connecting with someone first, you’ve got something most entry candidates don’t: decades of client-facing experience and a book-lover’s brain. Start pitching yourself for hybrid roles: sales rep, client services, even digital strategy within imprints.

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