MidGrowing growth
Book Editor
Shape manuscripts into published books
$45,000 – $120,000/yrWork with authors to develop, revise, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
Highlights
Common tasks
Acquire manuscripts, provide editorial feedback, manage production timelines, and champion books.
Potential downsides
Publishing industry contraction, acquisition pressure, and authors who resist edits.
Skills
WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused
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