Printed: The Operations Department

Printed: The Editorial Department - Coach House Books

In this episode of Printed’s Department Series, host Vanessa Gomez sits down with Alana Wilcox, Editorial Director at Coach House Books. Together, they unpack the editorial process of a manuscript, how to find the right home for your book, and the current industry issues. Alana also shares insights from her career and advice for those hoping to break into the field. Plus, there’s a fun pop quiz and some encouraging words for anyone navigating the early stages of their publishing journey. If you’re interested in being an editor, or even if you are just curious about how books get made behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Printed. You can also visit thepublishingguide.com for free resources to support your publishing journey, and find us on Instagram @thepublishinguide. *** Timestap breakdown: 00:00 Episode Intro 00:41 The Editorial Department 01:27 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching) 12:33 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice) 19:02 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz 21:12 Community Q&A section 26:04 Saying Goodbye to our Guest 28:01 Episode Outro *** Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode: Books: -Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross -The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner -The Four Spent the Day Together by Chris Kraus -Nowhere, Exactly: On Identity and Belonging by M. G. Vassanji Series: -The Pitt -Love Story . . . #publishing #careersinbooks #workinginpublishing #coachhousebooks #bookpodcast

Printed: The Sales and Rights Department

In this episode of Printed’s Department Series, host Vanessa Gomez sits down with Emily Ferko, Sales and Rights Director at ECW Press. Together, they unpack what the sales and rights departments actually do inside a publishing house, the key skills needed to succeed, and common misconceptions about behind-the-scenes roles. Emily also shares insights from her career, what it takes to sell books, and advice for those hoping to break into the field. Plus, there’s a fun pop quiz and some encouraging words for anyone navigating the early stages of their publishing journey. If you’re interested in sales or rights, or even if you are just curious about how books get made behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Printed. You can also visit thepublishingguide.com for free resources to support your publishing journey, and find us on Instagram @thepublishinguide. *** Timestap breakdown: 00:00 Episode Intro 00:41 The Operations Department 01:27 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching) 18:31 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice) 29:12 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz 32:49 Community Q&A section 47:25 Saying Goodbye to our Guest 51:39 Episode Outro *** Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode: Books: -Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross -Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn -The Witch of Willow Sound by Vanessa F. Penney Authors: -Kate Atkinson -Anne Padgett Series: -The Pitt -Love Story Music: -luck... or something, Hilary Duff -The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean . . . #publishing #careersinbooks #workinginpublishing #ecwpress #bookpodcast

Printed: The Operations Department

In this sixth episode of Printed’s Department Series, host Vanessa Gomez sits down with Ulrika Moats, Director of Operations at Coffee House Press. Together, they unpack what the operations department actually does inside a publishing house, the key skills needed to succeed in operations, and common misconceptions about behind-the-scenes roles. Ulrika also shares insights from her career, what it takes to keep publishing workflows running smoothly, and advice for those hoping to break into the field. Plus, there’s a fun pop quiz and some honest, encouraging words for anyone navigating the early stages of their publishing journey. If you’re interested in publishing operations or curious about how books get made behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Printed. You can also visit thepublishingguide.com for free resources to support your publishing journey, and find us on Instagram @thepublishinguide. *** Timestap breakdown: 00:00 Episode Intro 00:42 The Operations Department 01:41 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching) 18:56 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice) 36:46 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz 38:57 Community Q&A section 41:31 Saying Goodbye to our Guest 43:48 Episode Outro *** Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode: Books: -Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross -A Certain Hunger by Chelsea Summers -Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor -Carnality by Lina Wolff Authors: -Lina Wolff . . . #publishing #careersinbooks #workinginpublishing #coffeehousepress #bookpodcast

Printed: The Life of an Illustrator

In this fifth episode of Printed’s Department Series, host Vanessa Gomez sits down with New York Times bestselling author, New Yorker cartoonist, and experienced illustrator Bob Eckstein. Together, they break down the difference between designers and illustrators, the key skills every creative should develop, and how to handle feedback when you’re working as part of a team. Bob also shares insights from his career, what it really takes to build longevity in creative industries, and advice for those just starting out. Plus, there’s a fun pop quiz and some honest, encouraging words for anyone navigating the early stages of their creative journey. If you’re interested in illustration, design, or breaking into publishing, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Printed. You can also visit thepublishingguide.com for free resources to support your publishing journey, and find us on Instagram @thepublishinguide. *** Timestap breakdown: 00:00 Episode Intro 00:43 The Life of an Illustrator 01:25 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching) 03:51 How It All Started 27:22 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice) 51:07 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz 55:35 Community Q&A section 01:02 Saying Goodbye to our Guest 01:04 Episode Outro *** Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode: Books: -Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross -Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy -Moby-Dick by Herman Melville -This is a Book by Demetri Martin Authors: -Michael Palin . . . #publishing #designdepartment #careersinbooks #workinginpublishing #illustrator #newyorktimesbestseller

Printed: The Editorial Department - Penguin Random House Canada

In this fourth episode of Printed's "Department Series", join our host Vanessa Gomez and Stephanie Sinclair, Publisher of McClelland & Stewart, as they talk about the editorial department at Penguin Random House Canada. During this conversation, they discuss the general tasks the department handles and which skills are essential if you want to become an editor. Plus, we also got a chance to discuss how internships work at Penguin Random House Canada and what you can expect from the applications and the program. The episode also has a fun literary pop-up quiz and some encouraging words from Stephanie if you are in a tough moment of your job search. We hope you enjoy the rest of the episodes in 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. Happy New Year to all our listeners! #publicitydepartment #publishing #workinginpublishing #publicist #careersinbooks #bookpromotion *** Timestap breakdown: 00:00 Episode Intro 00:55 Introducing Stephanie Sinclair, Publisher of McClelland & Stewart 01:54 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching) 03:25 The Editorial Department 13:49 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice) 21:17 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz 22:44 Community Q&A section 25:24 Saying Goodbye to our Guest 26:52 Episode Outro *** Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode: Books: -Good Guys by Sharon Bala -Heart the Lover by Lily King -Letters to Kafka by Cristine Estima -Brimstone by Callie Hart -Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates -Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli Authors: -Michael Christie Movies/Series: -Love is Blind -The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives