Author: Vandana Post Date: 30 Oct 2023 It is interesting that you are searching for a book publishing course because this is not only an offbeat career, it is a highly demanding one. If you have decided on this career, then you would know that book publishing has many roles and not, literally, just publishing a book. Other than the most obvious role, that of an editor, there is the part where you are managing the contract between the author and the publishing house or the work of marketing and promoting a book, liaising with printers and distributors, brainstorming on an appealing cover design, and so on and so forth. All these various aspects covered in a single certificate course would be ideal for you as a launching pad for a book publishing career.
While there are quite a few universities in India that do offer diploma and short-term training courses in book publishing, perhaps you would prefer an online course that you could do from home. You could, of course, find free courses as well, but if you are looking for a certified course that is Govt. approved, the NBT online course would be handy for you. All that is required is a Graduate qualification in any stream and be associated in some manner with the book publishing industry. Conducted on weekends only for the duration of three months, the course is especially convenient for working people. The fee also is not astronomical at Rs. 5,900/-.
You can contact National Book Trust, India at this address- 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070 and visit the NBT official website.