Research Johannes Gutenberg and his invention of the printing press in 1436. What preceded the printing press? How did the printing press revolutionize the way people communicate with one another?

Today, the publishing industry faces a new revolution: electronic books or e-books. Research the progress that has been made on this front. How do you think the availability of e-books will impact the publishing industry?

Visit your career center to research the educational requirements for working as a writer or an editor. Do most colleges and universities offer majors for students who would like to work in these fields? What are these majors, and what types of courses would you take if you selected one of these majors? How do you think a college degree would help you enter the publishing industry?

Contact printing businesses in your area to ask if they would...