Inkluded Academy is our flagship, tuition-free program: an eight-weekend intensive course that covers every corner of the publishing industry, from editorial to marketing, agenting, production, and more. Academy students also receive mentorship, career counseling, and ongoing support as they enter the industry. Learn more here.

The Academy is open to BIPOC aspiring professionals who want to pursue a career in publishing. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and stages of their journey, whether you’re a recent graduate, making a career change, or anywhere in between. See the full list of requirements here.

Yes! Inkluded Academy is completely free to participants. We believe cost should never be a barrier to entering publishing.

Applications typically open in February of each year. They close in April, and decisions are announced by May 1. Details and the application form are announced on our website, newsletter, social media, and BookJobs.

Not at all! Many of our students come in with little or no publishing experience. What we’re looking for is curiosity, commitment, and passion for books and professionalism.

Academy is a structured, eight-week summer publishing program, with a focus on pedagogy, mentorship, and career support.

Spotlight is a 60-minute lecture series focusing on niche or emerging areas of publishing. Often hosted in person in NYC, these events combine big-picture conversations about the industry with valuable networking opportunities.

Pathways is a 90-minute, virtual hands-on skill-building workshop series that teaches participants concrete publishing skills such as copyediting, reviewing submissions, and creating marketing campaigns.

Yes! Spotlight and Pathways are open to our wider community, not just Academy students.

Only members have access to our exclusive library of recorded events.

Absolutely! We’re always looking for speakers to share their expertise. Reach out to us at info@inkluded.org to get involved.

Thank you for your interest! You can sign up through our new member form. If you have questions, you can reach out to members@inkluded.org.

Yes! Membership is free and open to anyone interested in making publishing more inclusive.

No—Spotlight and Pathways are open to all. Membership offers additional benefits like access to recordings, member-only events, and our Slack community.

Members get access to:

- Our exclusive library of recorded sessions

- Invitations to member-only events and networking opportunities

- Our Slack community, where you can connect with peers and professionals

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest announcements.

We’re a volunteer-based organization of publishing professionals, publishing aspirants, and people working in adjacent industries. Visit our team page to meet the individuals behind Inkluded.

Many of our members are in New York City, and we host in-person Spotlights and occasional member events there. However, membership is entirely virtual—all meetings are online, and we welcome members from anywhere.

Inkluded is supported by generous donations, partnerships, and grants. We welcome contributions of any size—your support helps keep our programs free.

We’d love to have you! You can volunteer, mentor, or speak at one of our programs. Reach out to info@inkluded.org

Email our director of operations at ceciliagray@inkluded.org to explore partnership opportunities.

Yes! Contact us anytime at info@inkluded.org.

Inkluded is a volunteer-run organization and does not currently offer jobs or internships. You’re welcome to volunteer with us or apply to our educational program, Inkluded Academy.