tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303103.post6620031600610132080..comments2024-03-18T03:45:38.190-05:00Comments on Lou Anders: The Quiet War makes Clarke ShortlistLou Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694362734492222851noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303103.post-35140790824229899102009-03-18T15:35:00.000-05:002009-03-18T15:35:00.000-05:00Cory, my own route to publishing was somewhat non-...Cory, <BR/>my own route to publishing was somewhat non-traditional, but if you follow this blog, and the blogs of other editors in this field, you can get an idea of what an editor's job is like. My own involves a lot more than manuscript selection (though that's key), and includes advocating for the book in and out of house, working with the art department, publicity department, marketing department etc..., and a good deal of public speaking and outreach efforts, both online and outside!Lou Andershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694362734492222851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303103.post-46672658414592215052009-03-18T15:20:00.000-05:002009-03-18T15:20:00.000-05:00Sir I see your an editor and I was wondering if yo...Sir I see your an editor and I was wondering if you would be willing to answer some of my questions through e-mail I am interested in the profession as an editor and its been pure hectic trying to find an editor to talk to. My e-mail is haru29440@yahoo.com if you decide to answer my questions<BR/><BR/>1. What does an editor do besides decide if a manuscript is good enough to be published, and check for grammar, sentences, etc.?<BR/><BR/>2. Do editors have to do anything with the selling/advertising of the book as I'd like to know if I should take a class on it in college if I go?<BR/><BR/>3. What college classes should I take to be an editor? Is it best to get a Bachelor's Degree in English also?<BR/><BR/>4. Any advice for a soon to be High School Senior about becoming an editor for a book/publishing company?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com