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u/theghostie · 2 pointsr/publishing

Another site to check out is MediaBistro. You can also post on freelancing sites like Elance, Upwork, and even FiveGig if you're really just trying to build your portfolio. However, the best way to go if you're wanting to learn more is an internship, perhaps through a university or small press if you're near either. Some offer remote internships, but you'll learn the most if you can go into an office, ask questions, and watch others do things like book design.

Plus, there are tons of resources online (and books) to teach you the basics of design, editing, etc. Youtube is good, but if you have a way to get a Lynda account for free, they also have a lot of tutorials for InDesign (the main layout software in the industry) and Photoshop/Illustrator (the main graphic design software).

I'd also recommend of picking up or checking out a copy of the following:

The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition (They have an online version, which is really helpful for looking things up while you're at your computer.)
The Subversive Copy Editor by Carol Fisher Saller (even though many people prefer "copyeditor")
Copyediting, Third Edition, by Carol Judd (perhaps a bit outdated, but still a good resource. Just make sure to double-check CMoS when possible.)