You are invited to attend a publishing symposium hosted by University Press of Florida and UF Press. This virtual event is open to anyone interested in learning about book publishing. This year’s sessions will especially appeal to authors considering publishing a book and students looking for information about careers in publishing.

View event details and register here or click the links beneath the sessions below.

October 23, 1:00pm | Understanding Editors

Authors work with several different types of editors when publishing a book. These roles may include acquisitions editors, series editors, developmental editors, production editors, and copyeditors. This panel brings together speakers representing the types of editors that authors may collaborate with. Each editor will describe their role in the publication process, how they work with authors, and how they strengthen book projects. Register here.

October 23, 2:30pm | Careers in Publishing

There are many paths to a career in publishing. This panel brings together publishing professionals who have interned at the Press to discuss their own career paths and offer perspectives on getting started in publishing. This panel is intended for undergraduate and graduate students and anyone interested in learning about internships and careers in publishing. Register here.

October 23, 4:00pm | Publishing Careers Meetup

Students interested in exploring careers in publishing are invited to attend this informal networking session. Press staff members representing acquisitions, editorial, design, production, and marketing will be available to chat with attendees about their areas of publishing and the day-to-day activities of their roles. If you are planning to attend the panel “Careers in Publishing” from 2:30pm–3:30pm, we hope you will join us for this meetup afterwards. Register here.