The Editor Life Podcast by DeVore Editorial

Editors’ Roles in Modern Publishing Pt. 1


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​Today we’ll be discussing an editor’s role in the modern publishing landscape, specifically through the lens of traditional publishing, in this first conversation of a two-episode series.
Topics discussed in this episode:​ ​
-Our roles are ever shifting along with the publishing landscape [07:28]
-It’s our role to know where we fit into the landscape as freelance editors [11:07]
-Freelancers are in a unique position to be of service to authors and in-house publishers alike [14:25]
-The difference between a book coach and a submission-ready editor [20:56]
-Who are beta readers? [24:30]
-The mixed messaging that’s risen from the publishing industry surrounding submission standards [28:40]
-Our forecast for freelancers’ roles in modern traditional publishing [35:05]
-Second-book slumps in traditional publishing [41:46]
-An editor’s primary role is to be a reader’s advocate [47:25]
-Independent editors are in a position to help traditionally publishing authors “get ready to get ready to be published” [49:23]
-The publishing world is saturated; how do you help authors stand out? [01:00:59]
-Freelance editors do still have a valuable role in traditional publishing [01:05:44]  Resources mentioned in this episode: ​
-Frey wine, the organic red blend [02:55]
-Organically sourced Purity coffee; use the code EDITORLIFE for a 10% discount [03:38]
-Jane Friedman’s PDF on Key Book Publishing Paths [05:32]
-DeVore Editorial’s Submission-Ready Playbook [06:00]
-Arthur Plotnik’s The Elements of Editing [07:40]
-What are Beta Readers—and How to Find Them [24:52]
-Bestselling author Rea Frey’s vocalization on editorial support for authors; check out Writeway Podcast [33:51]
-BookBaby’s 2017 survey on book services related to profits; pie chart courtesy of Rachel Vine Hunt [39:09]
-Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone. Angela humbly apologizes for pronouncing her last name wrong [42:20]
-Sterling Lord’s Lord of Publishing: A Memoir [01:03:48]
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The Editor Life Podcast by DeVore EditorialBy Jaclyn DeVore and Angela Houston