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The Bound Publishing Course is a comprehensive, 3-month long, certified program designed to give people the skills, network, and opportunity to build a career in book, magazine, or digital publishing.
The Bound Publishing Course is designed for anyone passionate about the publishing industry and eager to build a career in it. This includes:
There are no specific age requirements, although we do encourage people to only take up this course after a bachelor’s or undergraduate degree. We’re proud to have a diverse group of students, with applicants typically ranging from 21 to 60 years old.
Since we select a limited cohort of 50 participants every year, our application process is competitive.
The application form is open throughout the year. We send out acceptances on a rolling basis between June and August, until the seats are filled. We recommend applying before 15th July to ensure that your application is considered. You can apply here.
Since we receive a high volume of applications and select a limited cohort of 50 participants every year, our acceptance rate is 10%.
We carefully go through every application and identify individuals who demonstrate genuine interest and enthusiasm and can benefit the most from the opportunity.
No, there is no interview process after submitting your application form. Our application process is simple:
Step 1: You fill out the application form. You can find the form here.
Step 2: The Bound Academy team vets all applications.
Step 3: We contact the applicants who have been selected for the course.
Step 4: Applicants must make an advance payment to reserve their seats.
If you have any questions or concerns during the application process, feel free to reach out to our team at academy@boundindia.com
Yes, our course is entirely online, making it accessible from anywhere. Sessions are strategically scheduled for weekday evenings and weekend mornings to accommodate participants with other commitments like jobs or studies.
The timings for the classes are:
You can find the full schedule here.
Yes, you can. The Bound Publishing Course is completely online and is planned in a way that is accessible to people across geographies. In the previous years, we have had participants from the US and UK. All the sessions take place on weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
The timings for the classes are:
We’ll be sharing the schedule with you in advance so you can plan accordingly. You can find more details here.
As our course is entirely online, there are no additional visa or residency requirements for international applicants; you can participate remotely from anywhere. However, please consider:
Our live classes are conducted online via Zoom. The timings for the classes are:
These timings could change to accommodate faculty availability, festivals, etc.
We select a competitive cohort of 50 every year.
The course is divided into four phases:
Phase 1: Foundation: Get a holistic overview of all the aspects of the publishing process from top industry professionals.
Phase 2: Specializations: Choose your career track from two specializations: Book Editing or Marketing and PR.
Phase 3: Recruitment Drive: Interview with India’s biggest publishing and content companies, also known as our recruitment partners.
Phase 4: Capstone Presentation: Test your newfound skills in a capstone presentation where you will simulate the operations of a publishing house.
You will have 13 graded assignments throughout the Foundation and Specialization stages. The course concludes with a Capstone project, where you will apply your learned skills in a real-life simulation. More details are available in our detailed course schedule here.
We encourage participants to attend all the sessions since most of them are interactive and include a Q&A element. However, we understand that some sessions can be missed due to work or personal emergencies. For this reason, we offer access to a limited number of recordings. Since we have over 40 guest faculty sharing their experiences and exclusive insights, we have to safeguard their knowledge. We expect our participants to be respectful and not disseminate any recordings and teaching materials outside the course. Each participant can avail of recordings for a total of 15 sessions during the course. Each recording will be made available for 24 hours.
The course includes sessions on non-fiction and copywriting, pitching to magazines and publications, and building a portfolio taught by expert faculty from Conde Nast, Newslaundry, LinkedIn, Architectural Digest, etc. You can find more info here.
All participants are graded at two levels.
Level 1: FOUNDATION
| Garde Percentage | Parameter |
|---|---|
| 20% | Attendance |
| 30% | Class participation |
| 50% | Assignments – A minimum of 5 assignments need to be submitted at the Foundation level |
| 100% | TOTAL |
Based on this rubric, they qualify for specialisations.
Level 2: SPECIALIZATIONS + CAPSTONE
| Garde Percentage | Parameter |
|---|---|
| 20% | Attendance and participation |
| 30% | Specialization Assignment |
| 50% | Capstone Project |
| 100% | TOTAL |
The fees for The Bound Publishing Course are ₹72,000 + GST. These are payable in four instalments.
Vis-à-vis other publishing programs in India, we offer:
Our alumni have secured jobs at HarperCollins, Rupa Publications, CACTUS Communications, Notion Press, among others.
We accept payments via credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and UPI through our secure payment gateways.
The fees are payable in four instalments. All instalments need to be paid by 1st September before the course commences.
We offer two to four scholarship seats annually, reserved for students from the Akanksha Foundation. Beyond these, we do not currently offer other concessions or discounts. However, we do provide an installment payment plan.
We require all participants to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their seat in the course. In case of serious emergencies, we can defer participation to the next year.
The Bound Publishing Course places a strong emphasis on networking with both peers and industry professionals:
We’re proud of the career opportunities our graduates unlock after completing the Bound Publishing Course. Our program is designed to prepare you for diverse and impactful roles across the entire publishing and broader creative industries.
Many of our past participants have successfully secured positions at leading companies such as Rupa Publications, Cactus Communications, Karadi Tales, and Notion Press, among others, which speaks to the quality and industry relevance of our curriculum. Our graduates are well-equipped for roles like Editors (across various specializations), Editorial Assistants, Writers & Content Creators, and Marketing & Publicity Executives.
Our placement drive is a significant highlight of the course, though it’s worth noting that not everyone in every cohort participates. Some may still be completing their studies and choose to seek jobs after graduating, while others already have positions and are looking to upskill or pivot their careers. Ultimately, securing a job will depend on your developed skills, previous work experience, and the availability of vacancies within the industry.
Our comprehensive recruitment drive is designed to directly connect you with top creative companies and jumpstart your career in the publishing industry. We focus on empowering you at every step:
While we are committed to facilitating these crucial connections and equipping you with the necessary tools, success in interviews and tests ultimately depends on your individual performance. It’s also worth noting that not all participants join the recruitment drive, as some successfully pursue independent opportunities or are already employed.
Unlike other courses that guarantee 100% placement assistance, we don’t make tall claims. Our aim is to provide career assistance during the course and ensure that our participants have access to any jobs and internships that might become available in the duration of the course. We have offered over 80 job openings to our participants in the past. Ultimately, securing a position during the recruitment drive depends on your performance in interviews and tests.
Yes, The Bound Publishing Course maintains a strong alumni network and ongoing community support for participants even after the course concludes.
Upon completion, you gain lifetime access to Bound’s alumni network and community of creative professionals. This serves as a vital platform for continued interaction, networking with your peers, seeking advice, and staying connected within the broader publishing world. This communal aspect is a key benefit, fostering collaboration and continuous learning beyond the structured program duration.
Since the top publishing professionals teach at our course, they are very well aware of the value of a Bound certificate. Our recruitment partners also directly hire from our course. Adding the certificate to your resume shows you have undertaken rigorous training to become qualified in the publishing industry.
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