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Editors’ Roles in Modern Publishing Pt. 2
Today we’ll be discussing an editor’s role in the modern publishing landscape, specifically through the lens of self-publishing, in this second conversation of a two-episode series.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Self-publishing has been around a long time; it was actually the norm before what we call “traditional publishing” actually came about [07:45]
-Self-publishing is not a last-resort option; it’s a vibrant industry with opportunities for positive impact [08:41]
-All publishing is currently oversaturated [10:28]
-A well-edited book is more likely to be recommended to others than a book that has not been professionally edited [22:10]
-Your job as an editor is to help your self-publishing client understand that it’s in their best interest to heed your editorial expertise, as long as you’re honoring their authorial voice [23:48]
-You are not your client’s employee; you have been hired for your expertise and the value you can provide through your services [29:26]
-Authors who self-publish are trailblazers; your self-publishing efforts can be the basis of a whole new category (for example: New Adult) [41:45]
-Your responsibility as the editor is to inform your self-publishing clients what’s needed for them to successfully self-publish, including recommending services such as book formatting, book marketing, cover design, etc. [51:07]
-It takes a driven, organized, confident, capable person to successfully self-publish [58:55]
-What, as a freelance independent editor, is your responsibility to self-publishing authors? [01:05:36]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
-Our fabulous producers at Truth Work Media, who make us sound better than we actually are [05:12]
-A Course in Miracles [15:54]
-Kindle Unlimited [17:02]
-The Chicago Manual of Style [18:39]
-Hay House Publishing, founded by Louise Hay [39:55]
-Florence Scovel Shinn [40:42]
-Mary Baker Eddy [41:05]
-Stephen King and Nora Roberts [45:24]
-Frey wine, the organic red blend [50:25]
-BookBaby’s 2017 survey on book services related to profits; pie chart courtesy of Rachel Vine Hunt [01:07:45]
Calls-to-action:
Are you interested in establishing or growing a thriving editing business in the Shining and Abundant Land of Ease, Fun, and Satisfaction? Subscribe to future episodes of Editor Life Podcast and rate and review. Send us a message at [email protected] to let us know what you think of the show, to ask us your questions, and to tell us what you’d like to hear discussed on future episodes.
To start building that thriving business, check out DeVoreEditorial.com to purchase and download our Editorial Resources.
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By Jaclyn DeVore and Angela HoustonToday we’ll be discussing an editor’s role in the modern publishing landscape, specifically through the lens of self-publishing, in this second conversation of a two-episode series.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Self-publishing has been around a long time; it was actually the norm before what we call “traditional publishing” actually came about [07:45]
-Self-publishing is not a last-resort option; it’s a vibrant industry with opportunities for positive impact [08:41]
-All publishing is currently oversaturated [10:28]
-A well-edited book is more likely to be recommended to others than a book that has not been professionally edited [22:10]
-Your job as an editor is to help your self-publishing client understand that it’s in their best interest to heed your editorial expertise, as long as you’re honoring their authorial voice [23:48]
-You are not your client’s employee; you have been hired for your expertise and the value you can provide through your services [29:26]
-Authors who self-publish are trailblazers; your self-publishing efforts can be the basis of a whole new category (for example: New Adult) [41:45]
-Your responsibility as the editor is to inform your self-publishing clients what’s needed for them to successfully self-publish, including recommending services such as book formatting, book marketing, cover design, etc. [51:07]
-It takes a driven, organized, confident, capable person to successfully self-publish [58:55]
-What, as a freelance independent editor, is your responsibility to self-publishing authors? [01:05:36]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
-Our fabulous producers at Truth Work Media, who make us sound better than we actually are [05:12]
-A Course in Miracles [15:54]
-Kindle Unlimited [17:02]
-The Chicago Manual of Style [18:39]
-Hay House Publishing, founded by Louise Hay [39:55]
-Florence Scovel Shinn [40:42]
-Mary Baker Eddy [41:05]
-Stephen King and Nora Roberts [45:24]
-Frey wine, the organic red blend [50:25]
-BookBaby’s 2017 survey on book services related to profits; pie chart courtesy of Rachel Vine Hunt [01:07:45]
Calls-to-action:
Are you interested in establishing or growing a thriving editing business in the Shining and Abundant Land of Ease, Fun, and Satisfaction? Subscribe to future episodes of Editor Life Podcast and rate and review. Send us a message at [email protected] to let us know what you think of the show, to ask us your questions, and to tell us what you’d like to hear discussed on future episodes.
To start building that thriving business, check out DeVoreEditorial.com to purchase and download our Editorial Resources.