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Careers in publishing
How do I get a job in publishing?
I would like a job in publishing, where is the best place to look?
I would like to become a proofreader; can you recommend any courses?
Where can I find a salary survey on the publishing industry?
Copyright
How do I contact a dead author/defunct publisher for copyright permissions?
What is the legal deposit?
I'd like advice on how to sell rights?
Where can I find out copyright ownership of a certain book?
Setting up a publishing company
How do I set up a publishing company?
What is an ISBN number and where can I buy them?
I have just set up a publishing company, what sort of trade discount should I offer booksellers?
Where can I find a copy of a standard contract?
Where can I find a list of printers?
Where can I find a list of book distributors in the UK?
Who can I contact regarding getting a book reviewed?
How can I get my book listed on Amazon and other online bookstores?
Do I have to mention the name of the printer on the title page?
How can I prevent book piracy?
Statistics
How many titles were published in the last year?
Where can I find statistics on book publishing?
About the PA
How do I become a member and what are the costs?
What does The Publishers Association do?
What are the benefits of joining the PA?
I am an overseas publisher; can I join The PA?
Where can I find a list of PA members?
International
Where can I find out about exporting books?
I am interested in doing business overseas; do you have any information on the overseas markets?
General publishing queries
Do you have a list of book fairs?
I am attending a book fair for the first time, can you offer any advice?
How can I find out if a publisher has been taken over by another publisher?
I'm looking for a publisher specialising in a certain subject, how can I get a list?
Where can I find a list of forthcoming titles?
I have a dispute with a publisher, what can I do?
Where can I find information about a writer?
How can I find out who publishes a book?
Advice to writers
How can I get help marketing my book?
I have written a book and would like to get it published, what should I do now?
Should a publisher ask me for money to publish my book?
I would like advice on how to self-publish
Where can I find a print-on-demand publisher?
How do I protect the copyright of my book?
Where can I find an editor for my book?
How can I get my book translated?
Where can I find a ghostwriter?
Publishing Services
Where can I find a list of authors' agents?
Where can I find a list of illustrators?
Where can I find a list of educational publishers?
How do I find a list of US publishers?
Trade Associations
Is there an association for magazine publishers?
Is there a publishers association for audio books?
How do I contact the Booksellers Association?
Tax, VAT & other issues
Is there a procedure for tax exemption for advances and royalties?