Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite books? A book editor's job is often overlooked, but is it really as crucial as some make it out to be? In this video, we explore the role of a book editor and just how important their job really is. From grammar and punctuation to plot development and character arcs, editors play a vital role in shaping the final product. But do they deserve all the credit? Tune in to find out!
After viewing this segment, you should have a general idea of a career as a Book Editor and whether or not you have what it takes to be a Book Editor.
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0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Typical day as an editor.
2:21 - Different types of editors.
3:57 - Extra gig - school trips as a history expert.
4:34 - How common is it to have experts on school trips?
5:28 - How often are you asked to go on trips as a history expert?
6:19 - More about development editors
7:56 - Different tools during the editing process.
9:48 - Working with publishing houses vs. directly with authors.
11:11 - Are you expected to edit for reading level?
12:36 - Education background
14:43 - AI and its place with editing.
16:23 - Finding reputable editors.
18:45 - Editing for editors.
19:17 - Paul Martin as an author
21:58 - Talent has the floor.
22:53 - Outro
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