The End of My Placement.

Monday 18th June, i walked through the doors of  Penguin Random House. I was nervous, worried and ecstatic all at the same time. I was introduced to things i never really knew existed like B3, Gratis Forms, Courier Forms. etc. Day 1 i was sending out huge mailings for people, Day two was a little big of everything. It seemed as though as time went on we had more and more to do. Me and the other intern were whizzing through mailings, emails, fan mail. It felt like the days
were going so fast, although some not so fast. As an intern there is only so much you can do. Some days you are stuck, but I've learnt there is always something you can do. Whether you feel like there is or not.

I've created templates for things, helped with press releases, squealed at the idea of holding something that an author i love will hold one day. (I hope anyway!) One thing that shocked me is that there is more to publishing than books. I am in the Marketing department whilst i am here, and i didn't realise how much you have to push the book into the world before the release dates. Like sending 30 copies out as an early release so people will review it, It's crazy that there is a process of getting the book publicity before you even get the full copy in the world.

As someone that wishes to be publishing books one day, i already feel stressed for that day. It's not an easy process and of course, it's not suppose to be. Hence places like Penguin. The more i learn the more i feel i belong in publishing, maybe in Marketing, maybe in editorial. WHO KNOWS! Like i said in my earlier blog posts, i won't be hurt if i never get to go into publishing. I can always say I WAS here, i WORKED here, i got my experience HERE. As exhausting as London is as a city, I have appreciated every minute here. Even when I've wondered around after work, it's been nice. The prices haven't been nice, but we won't discuss London's prices. I have been welcomed into the PRH office, and nothing and no one has made me feel out of place.

I think the staff here understand the dream, i mean they must have been me too, right? It's comforting to know that some of the staff here started on work experience and have later found themselves with their own desk, and 4032048 emails to answer. Being here you forget that you're an intern, you feel as though this is your life now. Right now, i can tell you i am NOT moving to London. I am definitely too attached to Birmingham, i mean it's always nice to get out, but come on. Every Brummie is proud of Birmingham when they're not their. In 2 years time, maybe I'll find myself back here, maybe I'll be somewhere different. London is busy 24/7, but it's a nice place to be for a little bit. (The novelty definitely wears off!)

In conclusion, it has definitely been the best 2 weeks of 2018 so far. I'm glad i took a chance and applied, and I'm glad i didn't turn down the opportunity. I have loved it, and i am definitely more sure of what i am aiming for in the future. PRH is pretty cool. End of story!

Brookly

P.S. I hate the Tube. Avoid at all Costs.