Editors on Editing (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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The classic guide to the book publishing process, with essays by over three dozen professional "Terrific."--Judith Appelbaum, author of How to Get Happily Published

For decades, Editors on Editing has been indispensable for editors, aspiring editors, and especially writers who want to understand the publishing process, from how manuscripts are chosen for publication to what lunch with an agent is like. In this third revised edition of the book, thirty-eight essays are included to teach, inform, and inspire anyone interested in the world of editing. Covered are such topics
the evolution of the American editor
the ethical and moral dimensions of editing
what an editor looks for in a query letter, proposal, and manuscript
developmental editing; line editing; copyediting; and freelance editing
working in different genres and markets, from science fiction to children's books to Christian publishing
the question of political correctness in both nonfiction and fiction
making the most of writers' conferences
and many more