FAQs
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The publishing industry continues to face significant challenges regarding BIPoC representation. According to Lee & Low’s 2024 Diversity Baseline Survey, 72.5% of industry professionals identify as white. Similarly, Publishers Weekly’s 2024 annual salary and jobs survey reported that 76% of the industry identifies as white. As an ongoing response to these circumstances, Inkluded focuses its mission on BIPoC inclusivity within the field.
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By offering Inkluded Academy free of charge, we ensure that financial barriers do not hinder access to our opportunities. Further still, to encourage participation, we provide our matriculants with stipends. This approach distinguishes our program from other institutions that offer similar publishing courses at a prohibitive cost.
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Inkluded Academy offers comprehensive training across various professional publishing tracks, including agenting, editorial, contracts, royalties, publicity, marketing, sales, managing editorial, production, subsidiary rights, and scouting. Furthermore, the program provides hands-on instruction in resume creation, cover letter writing, and interviewing techniques. Academy participants gain a clear and thorough understanding of the specific skills and expectations required for assistant-level roles.
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Each matriculant is paired with a mentor who provides guidance, assistance with assignments, and support throughout the job search process.
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Inkluded Academy is a hybrid program. Saturday and Thursday classes are conducted virtually. Orientation and Capstone are mandatory in-person events that take place in New York City.
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The publishing industry continues to prioritize applicants available for in-person work in New York City. In response to these hiring practices, and to effectively fulfill our mission of increasing the number of BIPoC within the field, we focus on collaborating with publishing aspirants residing within the Greater New York metropolitan area. Interested parties living outside this area are encouraged to join our mailing list to receive information on other ways to participate in the Inkluded community.
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Inkluded acknowledges the interdisciplinary nature of modern publishing and welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. This inclusive approach both best reflects our mission and broadens the talent pool, ultimately enriching the publishing ecosystem with varied perspectives.
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Since graduating our inaugural class in 2019, Inkluded Academy has maintained a job placement rate of 75%. Furthermore, our alumni continue to demonstrate significant professional growth and are making a rapid ascent up the career ladder. Read our 2025 Impact Report.
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