Presented By: University Career Center
Sleeping Bear Press Publishing Immersion
APPLICATIONS OPEN ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD.
GET TO KNOW THE SLEEPING BEAR PRESS:
Sleeping Bear Press/Cherry Lake Publishing are sister children's book publishing companies; one tailored to the trade market (bookstore, general audience) and the other to the school and library market. http://sleepingbearpress.com/
AGENDA FOR THE DAY
- Visit the Sleeping Bear Press to see what it is like to work at a small publishing house here in Ann Arbor
- Meet with folksfrom a variety of areas, such as publishing, editorial, design/production, sales & marketing, and publicity to learn about their roles and howthey work together as a team
- Learn about how a book is published from acquisition through design including the publication process & how a book is launched
- Student attendees will be tasked with working on a publicity plan for a selected title with the help of the Sleeping Bear Press staff!
- Two of the Sleeping Bear Press designers are UM grads!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students interested in learning more about working in publishing. This experience will provide an overview on book production, how a book is marketed, and sold.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications will open on Monday, October 23rd and close on Friday, November 3rd, however, apply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and if there is a large interest in the event the application may close early.
By applying for this Immersion, you are confirming your ability to attend this event should you be selected. Students will be notified if they have been selected or have been placedon the waitlist at least one week before the event. Students must be ableto attend the full day program at the Sleeping Bear Press to participate.University Career Center staff will be along with you on the Immersion toguide you through the day, and more details will be provided to the selected participants. This event is free for students and transportation & lunch are provided. Students are advised to bring a copy of their updated resume to the event.
If you are no longer able to attend this Immersion, one must complete the Immersion cancellation form at least two days before the event: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlcVyAiqtmm6wJZcPgcu9s0IVIuJ5QUVeDv96PnEDJC9OloA/viewform If you do not formallycancel within two days of the event, you will receive a late cancellation penalty. For more information on Immersion policies, please visit: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/handshake-policy-statement
Note: This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. Please visit umich.joinhandshake.com to locate and apply to this event.
GET TO KNOW THE SLEEPING BEAR PRESS:
Sleeping Bear Press/Cherry Lake Publishing are sister children's book publishing companies; one tailored to the trade market (bookstore, general audience) and the other to the school and library market. http://sleepingbearpress.com/
AGENDA FOR THE DAY
- Visit the Sleeping Bear Press to see what it is like to work at a small publishing house here in Ann Arbor
- Meet with folksfrom a variety of areas, such as publishing, editorial, design/production, sales & marketing, and publicity to learn about their roles and howthey work together as a team
- Learn about how a book is published from acquisition through design including the publication process & how a book is launched
- Student attendees will be tasked with working on a publicity plan for a selected title with the help of the Sleeping Bear Press staff!
- Two of the Sleeping Bear Press designers are UM grads!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students interested in learning more about working in publishing. This experience will provide an overview on book production, how a book is marketed, and sold.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications will open on Monday, October 23rd and close on Friday, November 3rd, however, apply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and if there is a large interest in the event the application may close early.
By applying for this Immersion, you are confirming your ability to attend this event should you be selected. Students will be notified if they have been selected or have been placedon the waitlist at least one week before the event. Students must be ableto attend the full day program at the Sleeping Bear Press to participate.University Career Center staff will be along with you on the Immersion toguide you through the day, and more details will be provided to the selected participants. This event is free for students and transportation & lunch are provided. Students are advised to bring a copy of their updated resume to the event.
If you are no longer able to attend this Immersion, one must complete the Immersion cancellation form at least two days before the event: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlcVyAiqtmm6wJZcPgcu9s0IVIuJ5QUVeDv96PnEDJC9OloA/viewform If you do not formallycancel within two days of the event, you will receive a late cancellation penalty. For more information on Immersion policies, please visit: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/handshake-policy-statement
Note: This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. Please visit umich.joinhandshake.com to locate and apply to this event.
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