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Essays discuss writers' conferences, editing for specific markets, the role of the editorial assistant, and editing specific genres.
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Forty top trade book editors on the art of editing
Now in its third, completely revised edition, Editors on Editing: What Writers Need To Know About What Editors Do is the classic, indispensable work on trade book editing for writers, editors, would-be editors and all publishing personnel. It demystifies the art and craft of editing and provides practical, creative approaches for achieving a happy, creative editor/author relationship. Topics include:Editing Fiction by Faith Sale; What is an Editor by Alan D. Williams;Editing Fiction: The Question of "Political Correctness" by Wendy M. Wolf; "Editing Nonfiction: The Question of "Political Correctness" by Michael Denneny; How Books Are Chosen: What Goes Into Making an Editorial Decision by Richard Marek; The Evolution of the American Editor by Marc Aronson; What Editors Look For in a Query Letter, Proposal and Manuscript by Jane von Mehren, Working With a Freelance Editor or Book Doctor by Gerald (Jerry) Gross;Editing Crime Fiction by Ruth Cavin, and many others.
Now in its third, completely revised edition, Editors on Editing: What Writers Need To Know About What Editors Do is the classic, indispensable work on trade book editing for writers, editors, would-be editors and all publishing personnel. It demystifies the art and craft of editing and provides practical, creative approaches for achieving a happy, creative editor/author relationship. Topics include:Editing Fiction by Faith Sale; What is an Editor by Alan D. Williams;Editing Fiction: The Question of "Political Correctness" by Wendy M. Wolf; "Editing Nonfiction: The Question of "Political Correctness" by Michael Denneny; How Books Are Chosen: What Goes Into Making an Editorial Decision by Richard Marek; The Evolution of the American Editor by Marc Aronson; What Editors Look For in a Query Letter, Proposal and Manuscript by Jane von Mehren, Working With a Freelance Editor or Book Doctor by Gerald (Jerry) Gross;Editing Crime Fiction by Ruth Cavin, and many others.
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An editor is so many things to so many people that this rhetorically questioning heading is virtually impossible to answer in any concise form. Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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Editors on Editing is a must have reference for writers as well as to-be editors. It is a collection of real stories that teach you and make you think about the editorial world from every angle and in every step of production. It is especially helpful for new editors and people looking to get into editing. It will definitely answer a lot of your questions and will dispell many myths.
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For potential editors as well
5. Mai 2002
Format:Taschenbuch
I highly recommend this book for writers as well as for potential editors. It is a collection of essays by well known editors discussing their craft and the inner-workings of a publishing house.
For writers, this book will clear up some misconceptions on what an editor can, and can not, do for you. It lets you know what many editors are looking for, and explains the various kinds of editing. I would recommend Scott Walker's essay on small presses. After reading this, you should take a long look at which house you wish to publish your manuscript.
For potential editors, this book will give you a better view of the different kinds of editing and the way the editing world is changing. Above all else, I would read John Paine's essay on the reasonable suggestion. This will put things into perspective.
Again, I would highly recommend this book.
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An excellent introduction to editing for editors
26. Juli 2005
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This book is a series of some three dozen essays written by prominent editors on various aspects of editing. Their reflections range from the thoughtful to the occasionally lighthearted-comments on what makes a successful editor, the history of editing in America, the ethical and moral dimensions of editing, how books are chosen, how editors schedule their work, the editor as negotiator, copy editing, line editing, etc. There are also a number of essays about editing various genres of writing: Christian literature, crime fiction, children's books, mass-market paperbacks, fantasy, reference, romance, and so forth.
While the title of the book indicates that it is written for writers, it is every bit as useful, if not more so, for aspiring editors. Yes, it is a great help for writers who want to work with editors. But there are too few books on the craft of editing. This one will give you an excellent introduction to the subject. Coming from thirty-some authors, it will give you a balanced view of how to be a great editor.
While the title of the book indicates that it is written for writers, it is every bit as useful, if not more so, for aspiring editors. Yes, it is a great help for writers who want to work with editors. But there are too few books on the craft of editing. This one will give you an excellent introduction to the subject. Coming from thirty-some authors, it will give you a balanced view of how to be a great editor.
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Editor's Tell it Their Way
3. November 2006
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If you are going into editing as a profession, it's a good idea to get information from people who have been around the profession for a while. The editors represented in this book are honest--editing is not all champaigne and caviar lunches with the most famous authors in the land. Editing is a job filled with politics, long hours, and sometimes very frustrating unknown authors.
What is most unfortunate about this book is that it is out of date. The last edition was created in 1995. At that point in time the publishing community was in turmoil. Many of the older publishing houses were being devoured by corporated entities that were more focused on making money than making intelligent literature. The overall sense given by the book is that the publishing field is doomed, and that true editing was being replaced by marketing strategies.
Much of this changed as the Internet took hold. Smaller publishers suddenly became important again, and the rise of on-demand publishing changed the entire publishing atmosphere. It would be nice to see a new edition featuring editors from this new wave of publishing. Still, as a historical reference to what was happening fifteen to twenty years ago in the field, it is a pretty good read.
What is most unfortunate about this book is that it is out of date. The last edition was created in 1995. At that point in time the publishing community was in turmoil. Many of the older publishing houses were being devoured by corporated entities that were more focused on making money than making intelligent literature. The overall sense given by the book is that the publishing field is doomed, and that true editing was being replaced by marketing strategies.
Much of this changed as the Internet took hold. Smaller publishers suddenly became important again, and the rise of on-demand publishing changed the entire publishing atmosphere. It would be nice to see a new edition featuring editors from this new wave of publishing. Still, as a historical reference to what was happening fifteen to twenty years ago in the field, it is a pretty good read.
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