As well as writing, there is the other side; reading. And if you enjoy reading have you thought about entering the exciting world of publishing?
Writer, Jo Brandon is writer and editor, has written a 126 page in-depth e-guide book on how to become a book editor. She has  worked in editorial departments such as William Morrow & Co., Inc and Smallwood and Stewart, and has edited and contributed to numerous book projects. So it’s no surprise then, that she is talking from the horses mouth. There are many faces to a book editor, and  there are two types that most people do not know about. I think most people see all editors as one.

Acquisition Editors

These editors buy books for publishing houses. They are responsible for choosing manuscripts and making offers, dealing with directly  with authors and literally agents. They decide on what projects will sell and  work closely with writers, to ensure that the books are quality produced, and also within the given timescale,

Copy Editors

They edit word for word and line for line, taking into account spelling punctuation and grammar. They scrutinize every part of the manuscript, making sure that, for example the character has the same grey hair on page10, as it does on page 95, or that a historical novel is just that, and not tainted with 20th century elements. Jo starts off by looking at the hierarchy, and the career steps  you need to follow, should you wish to pursue this route. There may be shortcuts to this job (as with any job), but Jo takes you through the procedure, as how it should be; starting with the position of editorial assistant or production assistant as is more commonly known, then gradually moving up the ladder . In this guide you are shown:

• How to find internships  and a list of internship sites.  
• A  list of publishing job sites, where you can scout for jobs. There are around 28 pages of publishing houses from A-Z.
• Necessary skills required to become a book editor.
• Book lists on grammar and copy writing laws.
• A list of publishing courses. 
• A sample resume and cover letter.
• How to get industry experience

This is just a tip of the ice-berg; There is actually tons to get your teeth into, which I am currently doing at the moment. This very informative guide book takes you through the stages on how to become a book editor. However, even if you didn’t want to pursue  it would give you a stronger idea as to what an editor’s role entails;  from the types of editors to the publishing language. (from a writers point of view).   An excellent read!    Click here to discover how  to become a book editor