Three reasons why you should not go into publishing, according to Scout’s Lex Celera
by Michellene Joy Camcam
Beware — turning the knob towards publishing is not an easy feat.
Publishing is not just about weaving words and crafting stories, it is also countless hours of heating your office chair while staring blankly at the wall with streaming tears of frustration.
But it does not stop there. Will you even dare to step in?
In collaboration of College of Fine Arts and Design’s TouchPoint, the Scout Campus Tour at the baseball field last Nov. 20 left a mark on the Growling Tiger’s home base.
Scout Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lex Celera narrated his experience from mustering the courage to dive into the world of publishing to dedicating himself to the craft.
In his short talk, Celera cited three reasons why someone should not go into publishing, saying that beyond the doors of publishing lies three ordeals that will test your faith, dedication, and passion.
If you’re not willing to put into the work.
It is not only about being able to communicate with the people who you will work with, but also it is how you are able to manage these people.
“It is not only about writing, photography or graphic design. Being part of the publication means so much more,” Celera said.
If you’re not willing to adapt
You have to be flexible. You have to be willing to do things that are out of your comfort zone. In a publication, you should not focus only on the things you know you are good at. You have to learn to branch out and discover other skills. This is an industry where you really need to push your limits.
If you’re not willing to break the rules
Millennials lead. The main reason why they are able to cross boundaries is because of this generation’s willingness to discover new things. They discuss issues considered by older generations as taboo. They have so many “why’s” and “how’s” that demand to be answered. Publishing is not for you if you do not think outside the box. Do not settle for the rules, let your creative juices work and explore beyond the realms of the traditional customs at hand.
Celera also talked about how the previous generations often think of millennials as “killers.”
“Maybe it’s not us who are killing but it’s […] the way things are right now that isn’t willing to adapt to who we are,”
Celera added: “People can be bloggers, content-makers, but publishing will stay, and you can make it better,” he ended.
ERRATUM: Lex Celera’s surname was misspelled as “Calera” and has since been edited. TomasinoWeb wishes to apologize for the error.
