What Does A Book Editor Actually Do?
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- What does a book editor actually do? Is it all just finding stray commas and reading books all day? Find out more about how a book editor works, and how they can help you on your author journey!
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This is so insightful. Thank you, Susan!❤
I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. It has helped.
Great video! Love it ❤
Your video is great. You’re very passionate about your craft. I can’t believe you only have three likes. 🥇🥇🥇🥇
Thanks!
Useful . Thank u
Glad you found it helpful!
I Just sent you a request for the free consultation. I may or may not have checked all the boxes on "Service Requested" cuz I didn't know what to choose, but I'm eager for the experience. Beginning to write my book was definitely one of the best decision I made this year.
Did she ever get back to you?
Keep it up , love from india.....
Thank you so much! Welcome! Glad you are enjoying the videos
I hope that I can use your services in the near future. I’m working on a manuscript - a novel, mainstream literary. I’m only 5,000 words in, but I’m already rethinking lots of things about the story, based mainly on “internet tips.” 😬
Hey, I'm 5000 words in too, we're in this together!
Best of luck on your writing journey! Definitely feel free to check out my website for more information on how to connect once you are ready.
@@Personwhosings You've got this!
Thanks for sharing this helpful video! It seems that you were able to launch a freelance editing career after getting experience with a company. What would you recommend for a high school student who is interested in a career in editing? Can they start out on their own, or do they need to gain experience and a reputation by working for someone first? Thanks!
I always recommend internships! They are great and you can work for a publishing company or a literary agency. I've found that the best way to learn how to edit and work with authors is to shadow/work for someone who has been through the process before and can show you the ropes.
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Very helpful thanks!
So if I had a story I just finished the rough draft of, but not sure if I should turn it into a graphic comic book novel or a actual book? Should I send what I have B into a editor so they could point me in the right direction?????
Novels and graphic novels are two different markets, so it really just depends on what you want for your story and where you think it would fit best. An editor can help give you feedback on the story itself, but the choice of how to present it (graphic novel versus novel) is more going to be up to you. Hope this helps!
Hi if i want to become an editor like you then what should I do
Thanks for sharing this wealth of knowledge! I am starting a new career path as a proofreader. I am currently building my website and LinkedIn profile. Would you find it beneficial to include editors as a niche target market? Do authors ask their editors for recommendations on proofreaders? Thanks!
Congratulations on your new career path! Great question. I have had authors ask me for proofreading recommendations, so it would be beneficial to network with other editors, especially those that offer more story edits. Hope this helps!
@@susanbarnesediting7386 Thanks so much! I will add them to my market. ☺️
Hi! I'm thinking about changing my major to Philosophy. Could I become a freelance book editor with this major?
Hi! You can become an editor either way, but if you already know you wish to be an editor, an English major or minor would certainly be helpful!
Very good job please I need your help how can i reach out to you i have problem with my book.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Feel free to check out my website to find out more about working with me and other resources.
Fair warning, this is all over the place and probably confusing to read.
I've not really looked too hard for this answer, and I could probs just google it. But I've been wondering if editors leave comments about critiques or if they go ahead and make the corrections themselves (mainly referring to copy edits here). I'm extremely OCD and plan on keeping my entire MS in my own personal doc, which is the doc I'll end up using to submir for formatting and publishing and all that. I make *duplicate* docs to send out to beta readers, so if I'm not explicitly told about any changes made (periods, commas, whatever it may be), they'll never end up in my main doc, therefore it won't make it to print. So this very much worries me about the copy editing process. Zero idea how it works. I'll definitely google for these answers when the time comes for professional editing, so forgive my word vomit.
Great question! Every editor works differently, but most copyeditors will make the changes for you in your manuscript, unless it is a change that they wish to run past you first. That being said, they'd make those adjustments with track changes, so you'd be able to see all the changes they've made and accept or reject them, as well as copy them into your other versions if need be. Hope that helps!
@@susanbarnesediting7386 It does help. Thank you!
Hey! I’m fresh out of high school and looking into a career in editing. Any advice for someone in my position?
Internships are a great opportunity! Literary agencies and publishers are always looking for interns, especially in early spring and this can be a great way to break into the business. There are also some great editing courses to teach you fiction editing if you know what you wish to edit specifically.
@@susanbarnesediting7386 Thanks so much for the advice. I’ll see what I can find
I do need a developmental editor, any recommendations?
Feel free to reach out through my contact information on my website if you think I'd be a good fit for your story, or else there are a ton of online resources to find the right editor for your book! Best of luck!
Can you recommend any developmental editors for new adult contemporary ?
Does i have to take any professional degree or what
Please tell me
If you have a book editor do they have something to protect the creator from not having there work taken?
Most editors will have a contract that includes a basic NDA to protect both the author and the editor for this.
I tried Fiverr November 30 2023 and my book work was stolen. After uploading my documents the person disappeared.
I'm sorry that happened to you. There are bad apples in every area, but hopefully your next experience is better! @@anthonysholars7701
Was it a highly rated professional?@@anthonysholars7701
5:16 "...obviously all those pieces are different cogs that have to work together in the bigger plot machine..."
But do they? The "verse" of my novel necessarily has networks and connections of cause and effect that create thousands of potential story lines that have absolutely nothing (except canon) in common with the characters and plot of the novel this background was created for.
Or am I misunderstanding, and are you saying that the "bigger plot machine" IS the general "plot line" of the Universe wherein the novel is set?
This applies in the current verse when, for example, a minor shady character mentioned briefly in flashback is so damned interesting I have to avoid the temptation to drop the current novel and do one about him.
This applies historically, as well. For example, to consistently present the current relationship between the bug-eyed tentacled monstrous aliens and their world's version of humans, I have to create the history of each species, and their often-adversarial relationships with each other throughout that history. There is a lot of room there for historical swashbuckler sword play dragon-slaying drama that has nothing do do with starships and space pirates.
Do you stick to specific genres for editing? Or do you edit all genres?
Great question! I mainly stick with SF/F and romance, but if I connect with a book outside of those genres, I'm always happy to see if I can help.
Hi, my name is Brock Johnson and I'm interested in becoming an editor. Could I talk to you sometime about your job and How you became an editor? Thanks!
Hi Brock! Lovely to meet you. I have a great video that gives a bit more about me and how I became a book editor (czcams.com/video/MFn6TXWv20c/video.html). If you still have questions after that, feel free to reach out through my website!
8:04 Excuse me, if Susan Barnes Editing only there for the work of editing, or is it also a publishing house?
In French "publishing house" is "éditions" so, I thought you did publishing ...
Just editing for now! But a great question!
@@susanbarnesediting7386 hmmm ... looking forward to an answer ...
Journey journey journey journey...
Most annoying word ever.
Ha! I use it a lot, so hopefully you found other helpful points in the video!