A Collection of Articles About Becoming a Book Editor
This post contains tips and advice related to becoming a book editor from a variety of authors, each providing their own insights, but first, a few brief points to consider.
If you’re good at catching written errors, can identify style flaws, can make content flow naturally, and are interested in becoming a book editor, then this post offers the information you need for an overview of what’s involved in this career.
Editing is not about checking for spelling and grammar mistakes, it’s about how the ideas flow, and how everything fits together.
The advice I always give regarding careers is to make sure you pursue a career you’ll be happy with. Many times people will spend time and money pursuing a career only to find that they made the wrong choice, and it’s something they’re not happy with.
I believe if you can shadow somebody or at least interview someone that’s successful in the career you’re pursuing you’ll have a good idea of what to expect.
Have a look at the resources I have included in this post to help you decide if pursuing a career as a book editor is something you want to do.
Resources
How To Become A Book Editor
How to Become a Book Editor in 7 Steps: A Freelancer’s Guide
How to Become an Editor | Step-by-Step Guide
How Do I Become a Book Editor?
How to Become an Editor (by the Editors of This Site) | Fairygodboss
What To Know Before Becoming a Book Editor
What It’s Actually Like to Work With a Book Editor
What I Learned About Writing by Becoming an Editor – Horkey HandBook
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of a Book Editor – Hachette Book Group – Medium
A Day in the Life of a Book Editor: Caroline Bleeke of Flatiron Books | Poets & Writers
Late Nights and Inky Fingers: the Daily Life of a Book Editor : Women Writers, Women’s Books
Pros and Cons
The Pros and Cons of Being a Freelance Editor
Is This the Right Career Choice For You?
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Good Editor?
So, You Want to Be an Editor — Why? | An American Editor
Character Traits
Top 10 qualities of a good editor
Five Must Have Qualities Of An Editor | LifeBeyondNumbers
What are the qualities of a good editor? – Media Associates International
Skills
Top 10 Skills Needed for a Job in Editing
Job Duties
Editor Career Profile | Job Description, Salary, and Growth | Truity
Schools and Certification
Book Editor: Education Requirements and Career Information
Salary
Resume Tips
Editor Resume Sample | Editor Resumes | LiveCareer
Book Editor Resume Samples | JobHero
Book Editor Resume Sample – Best Format
Interview Questions
Interview Questions for a Book Editor
Editor interview questions – Hiring | Workable
Blogs
36 book bloggers to follow right now — Lounge Books
35 Hot Blogs to Help 21st Century Writers Light Their Fire | Your Writer Platform
Famous Book Editors
Legendary Book Editors: Maxwell Perkins, Gordon Lish, Robert Gottlieb
Famous Book Editors | List of the Top Well-Known Book Editors
7 Writers Who Were Also Editors (And the Books They Edited) | Literary Hub
Job Opportunities
The Latest About Book Editors
Latest Searches For Book Editors
News
Latest News About Book Editors
Amazon
Social
Tweets Related To Book Editors
Best Book Editors on Twitter | GalleyCat