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"Publishing and Passion: A Conversation about Getting Started in Publishing"
Doris Cooper (Smith Class of '92 and an English major) is Vice President and
Editorial Director of Clarkson Potter, the leading American publisher of
cookbooks and a division of Random House. Beginning her career as an intern,
then an editorial assistant, Ms. Cooper went on to edit both fiction and
non-fiction, and worked at a number of big trade book publishers (William
Morrow, Simon & Schuster) before taking her current position at Random
House. On Monday February 20, at noon in Seelye 207, she will
discuss her own career trajectory, what it takes to become an editor, and recent
transformations in the industry - and welcomes questions from the audience.
Lunch will be provided. All English majors, minors, and friends are welcome.
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