The editor's world

Author: (American) Gross, edited by Qi Ruolan
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This new edition of The Editor's World is an excellent way to understand the work of editors. If you are an editor, you will find much inspiration here; if you are a writer, you will hope for the treatment described in the book. – How to Happily Publish author Aboubakr Each publisher, editor, writer, and literary agent should buy at least one copy of The Editor's World, and then buy another for family or friends who are deeply interested in how "written words" transform into "printed words." The Editor's World is the best book I have ever read about publishing. – Wallace Publishing Agency Wallace This new edition of this classic work reminds us that the publishing industry has changed greatly in recent years, and this book should be a must-read for every writer. – Simon & Schuster Vice President and Senior Editor Hills The Editor's World is a classic work with significant influence in the American publishing industry and among writers. Since its publication in 1962, it has been the standard text for American editing art and techniques and the most widely used reference book for various writers' workshops and writing classes. In recent decades, the American publishing industry has undergone earth-shaking changes. To fully reflect these changes, the book has been extensively revised. The editors have invited contributions from over 30 outstanding contemporary American editors, with top editors from different editorial positions and fields writing this new edition of The Editor's World, sparkling with their insights. The book is divided into three parts:
● Part I: The Role of the Editor, including articles such as What Editors Do, An Open Letter to Those Who Aspire to Editing Work, Do We Really Need Editors, and Lunch with My Favorite Agent, which provide in-depth and incisive discussions on the evolution of the role of editors in the American publishing industry, the roles editors should play, and the ethical standards they should uphold.
● Part II: On the Editing Front, which guides readers to gain an in-depth understanding of the different roles played by acquisition editors, developmental editors, copy editors, line editors, and editorial consultants in the publishing process.
● Part III: A Look at Genre Publishing, where outstanding editors from various fields—such as crime fiction, romance fiction, science fiction, biographies, academic works, children's literature, and reference books—lead readers through the ever-changing world of publishing. This new edition of The Editor's World is an excellent way to understand the work of editors. If you are an editor, you will find much inspiration here; if you are a writer, you will hope for the treatment described in the book.