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Most editors have at least a B.A., usually in English or literature. Some have graduate degrees, but it's not a requirement.
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If you love to read and have a knack for editing, then becoming a book editor may be a dream job for you! The job entails reading through drafts of books (both good and not-so-good books) to first decide whether the book should be published...
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Book editors are responsible for one of the most important steps in book publishing. They take a manuscript and turn it into a polished product ready to be printed. This requires many things of an editor, as there are several aspects of edi...
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Answers to Other Common Questions
・ 1 Open Microsoft Word or Mac Pages and set your Normal Template to the following. ・ 2 Font: Times New Roman or Courier. That's it. Really. Most agents and editors do not even like French... ・ 3 12-point font. ・ 4 Any color so long as it's...
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This is the third consecutive book I've read that is badly in need of some editing. Let's start with the front cover, which displays the following quote from sportswriter Dick Schaap: "The definitive biography . . ." Really? Th...
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I've edited over 200 books, primarily fiction by first-time novelists, several of whom subsequently sold their books to major publishers. More information on my website: www.wordservices.com/doctor.htm . You might also find the essay access...
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Linda is saying that book editors aren't paid to write books. They are paid to edit books. If your focused ambition is to write, and that ambition has been frustrated, editing may be as close as you can get ... Working at magazines and ne...
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The answer to your question depends on whether a book is being represented by an agent or sent ...
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Yes, some editors incorporate deceptive practices in attracting business based upon their own credentials, then subcontract manuscripts to lesser experienced individuals for the actual work. Ask any book editor whom you're giving serious co...
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Hi shirlanne: Yes, any publishing credits and experience in the field is a good thing!
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