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AHH i just submitted my application for the publicity assistant yesterday and this vid decides pops up today!!
@davidgibson400728 күн бұрын
I suggest you stay in college for four years than go to graduate school just to make sure you have a degree on top on top of a degree just make sure they see that I wish I was in that position but than again you are probably out in the real way world because you are in college I hope you are so that way you can develop a sense of the real world and you don't have to listen to your parents well maybe not as much well what I ment was when you go to school in September
@cratiivecornerforwrittersАй бұрын
Hi! I'm from Argentina. I'm studying Literature, I've no experience in edition but I would love to work editing books or in the industry itself. I was searching in the official page of Penguin Random House, and I noticed that they, sometimes, are looking for beginners. They ask u to send a "hoja de motivación". Would u give me some help bout this? ❤
@aaliyahirdk2 ай бұрын
Oooh this was a really interesting watch!
@poetpriАй бұрын
Thanks Aaliyah and thank you for being part of it your prompt was 10/10 ❤❤
@themetaphorest2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new chapter. Content creation is so fun. I enjoy it.
@poetpriАй бұрын
Thanks so much metaphorest! 💕💕 and totally agree, love a bit of content creation!!
@themetaphorest2 ай бұрын
Shout out to Aaliyah she is on my podcast for season 3. I love this concept human vs AI poetry.
@aaliyahirdk2 ай бұрын
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@poetpriАй бұрын
We love a shout out ✨ thanks for watching and supporting as always! 🫶💕
@eris37362 ай бұрын
The sea one from AI wasn’t actually that bad but it felt very story-like over a poem while with yours we could see the thoughts and emotions placed into it
@poetpri2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jamie! Totally agree and I think that was what I noticed when I was editing this vid too - it was really weird lol
@leahsmith29232 ай бұрын
This was lovely! I think your video illustrates perfectly what humans can bring to art and poetry that AI can't. Your poems about what it means to be human and the experience of London buses feel grounded and real, like they are actual memories that you are sharing in your own unique way. I felt like the AI generated poems used some nice images but ultimately it felt flat, like it was all clichés I'd heard before. It's the equivalent of listening to "nature sounds" while you fall asleep. Also, I understand the feeling of starting a new job and not knowing where you're going next. I hope that you'll start to feel more confident soon and I'm always here if you need to chat. 💜
@poetpriАй бұрын
Aw thanks Leah!!! Appreciate you 🥺💕🫶 And I agree I think the AI poems really lacked like depth and soul - the way you articulated it is best!
@poetpri2 ай бұрын
Do you think I won or was the AI better? 🤔⬇️
@mernafouad36962 ай бұрын
Great Video. Thanks so much for sharing! Do you think your MA in publishing and creative writing helped you in your career ? I would love to hear more about it!
@poetpri2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Honestly I don’t think it did - what helped me more was building up knowledge on my own. My MA gave me a little bit of foundational knowledge but nothing that I couldn’t find online or didn’t know already at that point because of my own research. Work experience > degrees is the way to go for publishing imo
@poetpri2 ай бұрын
What's something you're doing to look after your mental health? 🤔 ⬇️ Honestly for me taking a break from socials has been the best thing I've done for my brain for a while!! But also very excited to get back into making content with a fresh perspective 💖
@astonwinter3 ай бұрын
3:30 Firstly I just came from two of your previous videos & I think you're going to do just fine in life in General 😊 & second your form isn't that far off I recommend that before your start take the bar (with no weights on it) to a mirror & do a set while looking at yourself once head-on & again from the side just to see if your form needs some adjusting. Keep up the good work. Love from Cape Town 🇿🇦
@poetpri2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment all the way from SA 🥺😭💕 Also hahaha thank you for the form tips! I usually do a set with just the bar but I think cos I was pressed for time and it was also my first time back at the gym for a while I was a bit rusty
@leahsmith29234 ай бұрын
Change is never easy, but it always leads to more interesting things! I'm sure you're going to smash it in your new job 😊
@poetpri4 ай бұрын
LEAHHH thank you so much 🥺❤️🙏🏽 love you lots
@Shab984 ай бұрын
Awh I loved this vlog !! Good luck with your new job. One step closer to being a full time content creator !!
@poetpri4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that’s the goal 🥹❤️
@l33lzonwh33lz4 ай бұрын
Hi there Pri! I did something like this last year and vlogged it as well. So looking forward to starting again this year and hopefully seeing what you come out with this year as well! Just gained another subscriber!
@poetpri2 ай бұрын
Hi there! 🤗💕 thank you so so much for watching and for subscribing, really appreciate it 🥺❤️ I’m definitely going to do some more vlogs soon - how did you find it when you did it?
@l33lzonwh33lz2 ай бұрын
@@poetpri I also wrote some poetry on NaPoWriMo and uploaded videos about it and wanted to see if anyone else was doing it!
@julianduran625 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! You communicated your tips and experiences in such a warm and welcoming way. I hope that your career only continues to flourish.
@poetpriАй бұрын
This was such a lovely comment thank you so much 😭❤️💕
@user-ob4pw3mw8n5 ай бұрын
What do you think about people applying for internships in tge big 5 houses with no prior experience? Do big houses like penguin look for previous editorial experience or any kind of work experience in the role you want to intern for? Thanks 👍
@poetpriАй бұрын
I think your experience doesn’t necessarily always need to correlate exactly to the role you’re applying for like you don’t need to have direct publishing/editorial experience, but it’s more about having experience of those transferable skills which I mentioned in the video because most entry level publishing jobs will be admin based and will require those skills.
@poetpri6 ай бұрын
Let me know which of these books you're gonna pick up OR if there's any other diverse 2024 releases I need to know about 👀⬇
@user-ct6km1cw7u6 ай бұрын
Poets really have the talent to paint a painting with words . You have really inspired me to start writing and to explore the world of books and poetry. Thanks for all this and we would love to see more vlogs 😊
@poetpri6 ай бұрын
This is so lovely to hear thank you so so much 🥹❤️❤️ Good luck with your poetry journey and hopefully more vlogs will be coming soon, thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this! 🤗
@serinaelizabeth41266 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video ❤ I’m currently contemplating what I want to do with my life and am looking back into going to school. I’ve recently rediscovered my love for books and always wanted to know what it’s like to work behind the scenes of publishing. It’s definitely something I’m interested in. As someone who has an A.S. in Photography I’m looking to obtaining a B.A. or M.A. Would you say most publishing jobs accept a Bachelor’s?
@poetpriАй бұрын
So glad you liked it! Also they definitely do, you don’t really need a degree for most publishers. It’s definitely work experience > degrees when it comes to entry level roles
@poetpri7 ай бұрын
What was your fave 2023 memory? 🤗⬇️ You can watch the full playlist of the poet diaries series here: kzread.info/head/PLFCAyUsr2-72orczZ9-OywhZ67RgZlgPI&si=DhTQ_qxNwQcZa0Hz
@communist_oranges7 ай бұрын
17 year old hoping to go to university for english literature in september!! Im really hoping to get into publishing, amd especially developmental editing, as soon as i can. Any advice for someone my age?
@poetpriАй бұрын
Woah well done for starting to think about your future so early on!! But honestly you might be tired of hearing this but you’ve got so much time you really don’t need to stress. I’d recommend when you’re at university, speak to your professors about potential career choices and explore your options because you might come out the other end of your degree with a new perspective or idea about what you want to do. I’d say for now if you do really want to work in publishing keep your eyes open for any work experience opportunities as they’re usually open to university students and try and network as much as possible when you’re at university - speak to people about how they got into the industry or what their day to day jobs look like to help give you a clearer picture, cos like I said you may end up changing your mind! Good luck with everything though and hope it all works out for you 🫶🏼💕
@HipHenry7 ай бұрын
Hey! I loved this video. Thank you for being so open and honest. I’m currently a mentor teacher looking to use my background to enter the publish world. I’ve held a previous publishing internship before but it never seemed like the right time to make the jump. I’m wondering how do you make yourself standout to even get to the interview point? I feel confident in my background to use my skills on the assistant level. However, I feel that I won’t make it far compared to individuals who have a publishing related degree. 😅 I would appreciate any advice you have! Thanks again for sharing 😊
@poetpriАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 💕 Honestly the best way to make yourself ‘stand out’ is to just be confident in your abilities! With publishing it is definitely work experience > degrees in terms of what’s valued, people who have a publishing degree are not guaranteed to get a job. I did an MA and still had to do over 100 applications before I got my role! A lot of the times in publishing they just want someone who can get on with stuff independently and quickly, so the more you come across as someone reliable, friendly and who has tried their best to develop their knowledge of the publishing world (like by using publishing terminology in your interview or talking about the books you like from the publisher you’re applying for) then the more likely you’ll be to get a job! Hope this helps and good luck xx
@poetpri7 ай бұрын
Let me know if you enjoyed this and if you’d want to see more vlogs? 👀⬇️
@aatrociouslyalexis8 ай бұрын
found ur video from google :)
@poetpri8 ай бұрын
Oh that’s so cool! Thanks for letting me know and hope you enjoyed it 🤗
@erikgreer86788 ай бұрын
*Promo sm* 🤩
@ananya53109 ай бұрын
going to use this to help me with public speeches too!! thanks!
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
Ah I’m so glad to hear that!! That’s what I was hoping it could help with too. Good luck with your public speaking, I’m sure you’re gonna smash it 🫡❤
@themetaphorest9 ай бұрын
Met Deanna Rodger at Life and Rhymes that was so cool as a moment for me.
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
Omg YESSSS isn’t she so cool??!!
@themetaphorest9 ай бұрын
For sure @@poetpri I've been creating new poetry content poetry readings and conversations between the poet and the audience about the poems read it's from my event Scratch That any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
@mimijones68429 ай бұрын
I’ve been reading for 4 years now - mix of open mics and commissioned sets/paid gigs - and I have literally NEVER been able to read without relying on my phone 😅 the minute I’m like ‘oh I know this bit, I can read it directly to the audience’ all words leave my brain and I trip SO much
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
AHHH dude I know that feeling so well!! I genuinely think it’s just a matter of practicing it over and over again until you know it as well as possible, or trying to build it up bit by bit. So maybe keep your phone in your back pocket and just try opening your set by reading one stanza without your phone, focusing on building upon just one poem that you can confidently perform. I also think establishing that relationship with the audience early on is such a great way to get rid of that tension and then even if you mess up a line when you’re not reading you can just be open and be like ‘oh lol my bad let me start that again’ or brush it off by making a joke. Finding ways to ease that pressure internally makes such a huge difference I’ve found!!
@mimijones68429 ай бұрын
@@poetpri such a useful tip, thank you!! Typically write quite long pieces but I’ve got a few shorter ones I could definitely try this with!!
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
@@mimijones6842 always happy to help! 🥰 and yesss for sure. Even with longer poems I’d highly recommend maybe even just taking pauses between lines or stanzas so you’re not just rattling it all off your phone in one go and that way it also helps to break it down a bit more and let the words sink in :)
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
Let me know what your biggest poetry struggle is and I will try and help! Or tell me your fave poet so I can 👀👀👀👀
@farishtehpavri53359 ай бұрын
Super thoughtful, honest, and helpful video. Thank you for sharing your journey and tips!
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome, and thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽❤️
@poetpri7 ай бұрын
Hiya! If you’re interested I’ve just uploaded a day in my life talking a bit more in depth about what I do in my current job and also manage making content at the same time - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=FZJj8dZxzwoIim-y Enjoy and happy holidays 🤗❤️
@Lincpoetry10 ай бұрын
So far I think my biggest struggle has been lack of work experience but your second tip was super helpful. Thank you!
@poetpri9 ай бұрын
Ah I’m so glad to hear it! 🥰 good luck on your journey
@miaevans535410 ай бұрын
Hey! This is the first video of yours I’ve seen, and it’s so helpful! Also your voice is very soothing by the way, really helped with info-absorption 😂. I truly needed this video! I graduated from my BA in classics and archaeology last year, and after some experience in that industry and working multiple part time jobs I’ve decided on a career switcheroo and pursue publishing! Obviously I have no experience whatsoever with any kind of english related degree lol so I’m a bit overwhelmed - very much in the same stage of life you mentioned about living at home and constantly getting rejected! I applied for two entry level jobs at penguin just in case and got rejected in the first round, and I feel that’s definitely to do with my lack of experience. I’d love to pursue an MA in publishing to kind of get me up to speed with the industry, as it’s something I’ve been considering since embarking on my undergrad (typical lol). This video is so helpful for tips, and I’d love to know what kind of degree you did for undergrad or if anyone you knew at Penguin did a complete 360 career change to end up there. Will ofc be reaching out wherever I can and gaining experience where I can, and fingers crossed I can get into this publishing course and kickstart this chapter of my career! Will be watching more of your content for sure :) Much love 🩷
@poetpri7 ай бұрын
Heya! Firstly, thank you so much for watching and thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it. I did do a literature degree for my BA and then a Publishing & Creative Writing MA but I really don’t think you need an MA to help you understand the industry. Generally what’s valued more is experience and even though I did an MA, it didn’t really help me get my job. What did was my experience of office-style jobs and own research into the industry and attending events! Basically if you have experience with the same transferable skills you see in the job descriptions you’re looking for, that’s more important to focus on! If you’re interested and you think you’ll find it helpful I’ve also just uploaded a full day in my life where I talk a bit more about my job and the kind of tasks I do, as well as how I manage my time here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=-G0ldOjv41a7CYB7
@terrybyte832811 ай бұрын
I am blown away by this delivery!
@mitra247311 ай бұрын
Hello
@poetpri11 ай бұрын
Hey there! 👋🏽
@jas_444411 ай бұрын
automatically subbed !! love this<3 haven’t seen these booke before but loved to read them 💞💞well done on 200 subs btw🥳🥳
@poetpri11 ай бұрын
That’s so kind of you thank you so much for subbing! 🥰 And omg yes I can assure you they’re all amazing reads
@ananya531011 ай бұрын
heyy congrats for 200! subscribed and id love to read these books💕
@poetpri11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤗❤️
@poetpri11 ай бұрын
THE CROSSING BY MANJEET MANN - YA novel in verse dual POV that follows a refugee teenager coming to the UK and a working class teenager in Devon TIME IS A MOTHER BY OCEAN VUONG - a poetry collection examining immigrant identities (Vietnamese American), family and time STAND UP BY NIKESH SHUKLA - YA book following a young brown girl as she goes against her parent’s wishes to go to university and follows her dream to become a stand up comedian THE GIRL AND THE GODDESS BY NIKITA GILL - novel in verse that ties together Hindu mythology with a young desi girl’s coming of age journey
@avasfitspo11 ай бұрын
subbed! never heard of these books before and id love to read some new books and genres!! congrats for 200 subs!
@poetpri11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤ and yesss I’m gonna post a comment with more info on the books now actually thank you for the reminder haha
@sunyoungkim1934 Жыл бұрын
고맙습니다...!!! 고맙습니다...!!! 고맙습니다...!!!
@poetpri7 ай бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! ❤🙏🏽 If you’re looking to find out more about the industry I’ve also recently uploaded a day in my life where explain more about my job here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=-G0ldOjv41a7CYB7
@sunyoungkim1934 Жыл бұрын
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@sunyoungkim1934 Жыл бұрын
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@themetaphorest Жыл бұрын
Sarah Kay is my fave and Phil via osmosis lol
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
LOL - he deserves more than osmosis!!!
@themetaphorest Жыл бұрын
@@poetpri LOL noted
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
@@themetaphorest correct 😌✨
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
it's been 84 years...since I last uploaded, or else it sort of feels like it. I've been very busy with moving and shows but I'm so excited to be back and answering some Qs! How have YOU been though?? Let's chat! ⬇
@stefanothegr8138 Жыл бұрын
Waaaait I’m so nervous because I have a first interview with Penguin House next week for a marketing internship. Like I am beyond nervous goodness.
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
Ah I know the feeling!! I’m sure you’ll do great though ❤️
@stefanothegr8138 Жыл бұрын
@@poetpriupdate: I’ve got a second interview!!! 🥹❤️
@poetpri7 ай бұрын
@@stefanothegr8138 sorry I didn’t see this sooner that’s a amazing! Any updates? 👀 Also if you’re also interested in finding out a little more about my job I’ve just uploaded a day in the life where I talk a bit more in detail about what I do in the day to day - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=-G0ldOjv41a7CYB7
@GreenBlue884011 күн бұрын
1 year later, how did it go?
@user-mv3zy3zs9o Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this <3
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! Glad to have helped 🥰
@IconicAn-qn5ws Жыл бұрын
Very helpful 💕💕
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! :)
@aryaanil3661 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thank you so much! ❤
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! 🤗❤️
@Usbplmi21 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Loved this video, is a part two possible? (please)
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
Hi Lee - thank you so much I’m so glad you enjoyed and still want a part 2 even after all this time 😂 I’d be more than happy to! I’ve got a couple videos in the works and lined up but would be happy to make another one after. Would you be after the same format?
@poetpri Жыл бұрын
If you’re reading this it means you need to check Mother Lines by Ankita Saxena aka the book for the book launch featured in this! ❤
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AHH i just submitted my application for the publicity assistant yesterday and this vid decides pops up today!!
I suggest you stay in college for four years than go to graduate school just to make sure you have a degree on top on top of a degree just make sure they see that I wish I was in that position but than again you are probably out in the real way world because you are in college I hope you are so that way you can develop a sense of the real world and you don't have to listen to your parents well maybe not as much well what I ment was when you go to school in September
Hi! I'm from Argentina. I'm studying Literature, I've no experience in edition but I would love to work editing books or in the industry itself. I was searching in the official page of Penguin Random House, and I noticed that they, sometimes, are looking for beginners. They ask u to send a "hoja de motivación". Would u give me some help bout this? ❤
Oooh this was a really interesting watch!
Thanks Aaliyah and thank you for being part of it your prompt was 10/10 ❤❤
Congratulations on your new chapter. Content creation is so fun. I enjoy it.
Thanks so much metaphorest! 💕💕 and totally agree, love a bit of content creation!!
Shout out to Aaliyah she is on my podcast for season 3. I love this concept human vs AI poetry.
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We love a shout out ✨ thanks for watching and supporting as always! 🫶💕
The sea one from AI wasn’t actually that bad but it felt very story-like over a poem while with yours we could see the thoughts and emotions placed into it
Thanks Jamie! Totally agree and I think that was what I noticed when I was editing this vid too - it was really weird lol
This was lovely! I think your video illustrates perfectly what humans can bring to art and poetry that AI can't. Your poems about what it means to be human and the experience of London buses feel grounded and real, like they are actual memories that you are sharing in your own unique way. I felt like the AI generated poems used some nice images but ultimately it felt flat, like it was all clichés I'd heard before. It's the equivalent of listening to "nature sounds" while you fall asleep. Also, I understand the feeling of starting a new job and not knowing where you're going next. I hope that you'll start to feel more confident soon and I'm always here if you need to chat. 💜
Aw thanks Leah!!! Appreciate you 🥺💕🫶 And I agree I think the AI poems really lacked like depth and soul - the way you articulated it is best!
Do you think I won or was the AI better? 🤔⬇️
Great Video. Thanks so much for sharing! Do you think your MA in publishing and creative writing helped you in your career ? I would love to hear more about it!
Thank you so much! Honestly I don’t think it did - what helped me more was building up knowledge on my own. My MA gave me a little bit of foundational knowledge but nothing that I couldn’t find online or didn’t know already at that point because of my own research. Work experience > degrees is the way to go for publishing imo
What's something you're doing to look after your mental health? 🤔 ⬇️ Honestly for me taking a break from socials has been the best thing I've done for my brain for a while!! But also very excited to get back into making content with a fresh perspective 💖
3:30 Firstly I just came from two of your previous videos & I think you're going to do just fine in life in General 😊 & second your form isn't that far off I recommend that before your start take the bar (with no weights on it) to a mirror & do a set while looking at yourself once head-on & again from the side just to see if your form needs some adjusting. Keep up the good work. Love from Cape Town 🇿🇦
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment all the way from SA 🥺😭💕 Also hahaha thank you for the form tips! I usually do a set with just the bar but I think cos I was pressed for time and it was also my first time back at the gym for a while I was a bit rusty
Change is never easy, but it always leads to more interesting things! I'm sure you're going to smash it in your new job 😊
LEAHHH thank you so much 🥺❤️🙏🏽 love you lots
Awh I loved this vlog !! Good luck with your new job. One step closer to being a full time content creator !!
Thank you so much, that’s the goal 🥹❤️
Hi there Pri! I did something like this last year and vlogged it as well. So looking forward to starting again this year and hopefully seeing what you come out with this year as well! Just gained another subscriber!
Hi there! 🤗💕 thank you so so much for watching and for subscribing, really appreciate it 🥺❤️ I’m definitely going to do some more vlogs soon - how did you find it when you did it?
@@poetpri I also wrote some poetry on NaPoWriMo and uploaded videos about it and wanted to see if anyone else was doing it!
Thank you for this video! You communicated your tips and experiences in such a warm and welcoming way. I hope that your career only continues to flourish.
This was such a lovely comment thank you so much 😭❤️💕
What do you think about people applying for internships in tge big 5 houses with no prior experience? Do big houses like penguin look for previous editorial experience or any kind of work experience in the role you want to intern for? Thanks 👍
I think your experience doesn’t necessarily always need to correlate exactly to the role you’re applying for like you don’t need to have direct publishing/editorial experience, but it’s more about having experience of those transferable skills which I mentioned in the video because most entry level publishing jobs will be admin based and will require those skills.
Let me know which of these books you're gonna pick up OR if there's any other diverse 2024 releases I need to know about 👀⬇
Poets really have the talent to paint a painting with words . You have really inspired me to start writing and to explore the world of books and poetry. Thanks for all this and we would love to see more vlogs 😊
This is so lovely to hear thank you so so much 🥹❤️❤️ Good luck with your poetry journey and hopefully more vlogs will be coming soon, thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this! 🤗
Thank you so much for this video ❤ I’m currently contemplating what I want to do with my life and am looking back into going to school. I’ve recently rediscovered my love for books and always wanted to know what it’s like to work behind the scenes of publishing. It’s definitely something I’m interested in. As someone who has an A.S. in Photography I’m looking to obtaining a B.A. or M.A. Would you say most publishing jobs accept a Bachelor’s?
So glad you liked it! Also they definitely do, you don’t really need a degree for most publishers. It’s definitely work experience > degrees when it comes to entry level roles
What was your fave 2023 memory? 🤗⬇️ You can watch the full playlist of the poet diaries series here: kzread.info/head/PLFCAyUsr2-72orczZ9-OywhZ67RgZlgPI&si=DhTQ_qxNwQcZa0Hz
17 year old hoping to go to university for english literature in september!! Im really hoping to get into publishing, amd especially developmental editing, as soon as i can. Any advice for someone my age?
Woah well done for starting to think about your future so early on!! But honestly you might be tired of hearing this but you’ve got so much time you really don’t need to stress. I’d recommend when you’re at university, speak to your professors about potential career choices and explore your options because you might come out the other end of your degree with a new perspective or idea about what you want to do. I’d say for now if you do really want to work in publishing keep your eyes open for any work experience opportunities as they’re usually open to university students and try and network as much as possible when you’re at university - speak to people about how they got into the industry or what their day to day jobs look like to help give you a clearer picture, cos like I said you may end up changing your mind! Good luck with everything though and hope it all works out for you 🫶🏼💕
Hey! I loved this video. Thank you for being so open and honest. I’m currently a mentor teacher looking to use my background to enter the publish world. I’ve held a previous publishing internship before but it never seemed like the right time to make the jump. I’m wondering how do you make yourself standout to even get to the interview point? I feel confident in my background to use my skills on the assistant level. However, I feel that I won’t make it far compared to individuals who have a publishing related degree. 😅 I would appreciate any advice you have! Thanks again for sharing 😊
Glad you enjoyed it 💕 Honestly the best way to make yourself ‘stand out’ is to just be confident in your abilities! With publishing it is definitely work experience > degrees in terms of what’s valued, people who have a publishing degree are not guaranteed to get a job. I did an MA and still had to do over 100 applications before I got my role! A lot of the times in publishing they just want someone who can get on with stuff independently and quickly, so the more you come across as someone reliable, friendly and who has tried their best to develop their knowledge of the publishing world (like by using publishing terminology in your interview or talking about the books you like from the publisher you’re applying for) then the more likely you’ll be to get a job! Hope this helps and good luck xx
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found ur video from google :)
Oh that’s so cool! Thanks for letting me know and hope you enjoyed it 🤗
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going to use this to help me with public speeches too!! thanks!
Ah I’m so glad to hear that!! That’s what I was hoping it could help with too. Good luck with your public speaking, I’m sure you’re gonna smash it 🫡❤
Met Deanna Rodger at Life and Rhymes that was so cool as a moment for me.
Omg YESSSS isn’t she so cool??!!
For sure @@poetpri I've been creating new poetry content poetry readings and conversations between the poet and the audience about the poems read it's from my event Scratch That any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
I’ve been reading for 4 years now - mix of open mics and commissioned sets/paid gigs - and I have literally NEVER been able to read without relying on my phone 😅 the minute I’m like ‘oh I know this bit, I can read it directly to the audience’ all words leave my brain and I trip SO much
AHHH dude I know that feeling so well!! I genuinely think it’s just a matter of practicing it over and over again until you know it as well as possible, or trying to build it up bit by bit. So maybe keep your phone in your back pocket and just try opening your set by reading one stanza without your phone, focusing on building upon just one poem that you can confidently perform. I also think establishing that relationship with the audience early on is such a great way to get rid of that tension and then even if you mess up a line when you’re not reading you can just be open and be like ‘oh lol my bad let me start that again’ or brush it off by making a joke. Finding ways to ease that pressure internally makes such a huge difference I’ve found!!
@@poetpri such a useful tip, thank you!! Typically write quite long pieces but I’ve got a few shorter ones I could definitely try this with!!
@@mimijones6842 always happy to help! 🥰 and yesss for sure. Even with longer poems I’d highly recommend maybe even just taking pauses between lines or stanzas so you’re not just rattling it all off your phone in one go and that way it also helps to break it down a bit more and let the words sink in :)
Let me know what your biggest poetry struggle is and I will try and help! Or tell me your fave poet so I can 👀👀👀👀
Super thoughtful, honest, and helpful video. Thank you for sharing your journey and tips!
You’re so welcome, and thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽❤️
Hiya! If you’re interested I’ve just uploaded a day in my life talking a bit more in depth about what I do in my current job and also manage making content at the same time - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=FZJj8dZxzwoIim-y Enjoy and happy holidays 🤗❤️
So far I think my biggest struggle has been lack of work experience but your second tip was super helpful. Thank you!
Ah I’m so glad to hear it! 🥰 good luck on your journey
Hey! This is the first video of yours I’ve seen, and it’s so helpful! Also your voice is very soothing by the way, really helped with info-absorption 😂. I truly needed this video! I graduated from my BA in classics and archaeology last year, and after some experience in that industry and working multiple part time jobs I’ve decided on a career switcheroo and pursue publishing! Obviously I have no experience whatsoever with any kind of english related degree lol so I’m a bit overwhelmed - very much in the same stage of life you mentioned about living at home and constantly getting rejected! I applied for two entry level jobs at penguin just in case and got rejected in the first round, and I feel that’s definitely to do with my lack of experience. I’d love to pursue an MA in publishing to kind of get me up to speed with the industry, as it’s something I’ve been considering since embarking on my undergrad (typical lol). This video is so helpful for tips, and I’d love to know what kind of degree you did for undergrad or if anyone you knew at Penguin did a complete 360 career change to end up there. Will ofc be reaching out wherever I can and gaining experience where I can, and fingers crossed I can get into this publishing course and kickstart this chapter of my career! Will be watching more of your content for sure :) Much love 🩷
Heya! Firstly, thank you so much for watching and thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it. I did do a literature degree for my BA and then a Publishing & Creative Writing MA but I really don’t think you need an MA to help you understand the industry. Generally what’s valued more is experience and even though I did an MA, it didn’t really help me get my job. What did was my experience of office-style jobs and own research into the industry and attending events! Basically if you have experience with the same transferable skills you see in the job descriptions you’re looking for, that’s more important to focus on! If you’re interested and you think you’ll find it helpful I’ve also just uploaded a full day in my life where I talk a bit more about my job and the kind of tasks I do, as well as how I manage my time here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=-G0ldOjv41a7CYB7
I am blown away by this delivery!
Hello
Hey there! 👋🏽
automatically subbed !! love this<3 haven’t seen these booke before but loved to read them 💞💞well done on 200 subs btw🥳🥳
That’s so kind of you thank you so much for subbing! 🥰 And omg yes I can assure you they’re all amazing reads
heyy congrats for 200! subscribed and id love to read these books💕
Thank you so much! 🤗❤️
THE CROSSING BY MANJEET MANN - YA novel in verse dual POV that follows a refugee teenager coming to the UK and a working class teenager in Devon TIME IS A MOTHER BY OCEAN VUONG - a poetry collection examining immigrant identities (Vietnamese American), family and time STAND UP BY NIKESH SHUKLA - YA book following a young brown girl as she goes against her parent’s wishes to go to university and follows her dream to become a stand up comedian THE GIRL AND THE GODDESS BY NIKITA GILL - novel in verse that ties together Hindu mythology with a young desi girl’s coming of age journey
subbed! never heard of these books before and id love to read some new books and genres!! congrats for 200 subs!
Thank you so much! ❤ and yesss I’m gonna post a comment with more info on the books now actually thank you for the reminder haha
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Thank YOU for watching! ❤🙏🏽 If you’re looking to find out more about the industry I’ve also recently uploaded a day in my life where explain more about my job here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=-G0ldOjv41a7CYB7
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Sarah Kay is my fave and Phil via osmosis lol
LOL - he deserves more than osmosis!!!
@@poetpri LOL noted
@@themetaphorest correct 😌✨
it's been 84 years...since I last uploaded, or else it sort of feels like it. I've been very busy with moving and shows but I'm so excited to be back and answering some Qs! How have YOU been though?? Let's chat! ⬇
Waaaait I’m so nervous because I have a first interview with Penguin House next week for a marketing internship. Like I am beyond nervous goodness.
Ah I know the feeling!! I’m sure you’ll do great though ❤️
@@poetpriupdate: I’ve got a second interview!!! 🥹❤️
@@stefanothegr8138 sorry I didn’t see this sooner that’s a amazing! Any updates? 👀 Also if you’re also interested in finding out a little more about my job I’ve just uploaded a day in the life where I talk a bit more in detail about what I do in the day to day - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJWataquc6--gso.htmlsi=-G0ldOjv41a7CYB7
1 year later, how did it go?
Thank you for this <3
You’re so welcome! Glad to have helped 🥰
Very helpful 💕💕
I'm so glad! :)
Very helpful video! Thank you so much! ❤
You’re very welcome! 🤗❤️
Hi! Loved this video, is a part two possible? (please)
Hi Lee - thank you so much I’m so glad you enjoyed and still want a part 2 even after all this time 😂 I’d be more than happy to! I’ve got a couple videos in the works and lined up but would be happy to make another one after. Would you be after the same format?
If you’re reading this it means you need to check Mother Lines by Ankita Saxena aka the book for the book launch featured in this! ❤