If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for a great book to read. Over the past few months, there have been a lot of amazing new books published about editing, writing, and the publishing industry, and I wanted to share my recommendations with you today. 

The following books are listed in order of publication dates, and they’re linked to my Bookshop.org affiliate account. However, make sure you check out your local library or bookstores too. 

I chose books that can be read at any stage of your editing career. Some of them may seem like they’re for a specific type of editor, but I always encourage editors at all stages of their business to read outside of their specific skill set or preferred genre. For example, even though I’m a copyeditor, I still read books about developmental editing because a well-rounded editor makes for a great editor.

Important Sections:

• (1:08) Why you should read all types of editing books
• (1:44) Book One: How to Enjoy Being Edited by Hannah de Kieijzer
• (2:25) Book Two: Developmental Editing by Scott Norton
• (3:06) Book Three: The Design of Books by Debbie Berne
• (3:38) Book Four: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors by Erin Brenner
• (4:25) Book Five: The Conscious Style Guide by Karen Yin
• (4:57) Book Six: Writing an Identity Not Your Own by Alex Temblador
• (5:40) Book Seven: The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition

Resources Mentioned:

1. How to Enjoy Being Edited by Hannah de Kaeijzer
2. Developmental Editing by Scott Norton
3. The Design of Books by Debbie Berne
4. The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors by Erin Brenner
5. The Conscious Style Guide by Karen Yin
6. Writing an Identity Not Your Own by Alex Temblador
7. The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition

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