A Beginner’s Guide to Editing Books

This session focuses on the processes involved in producing an edited book. The session includes information on early decisions which need to be made in the planning stage, how to write a successful proposal for an edited book, key tasks undertaken during the manuscript preparation stage, the role of the book editor and the role of the publisher. Professor Sauntson draws on her extensive experience both as a book editor and a book series editor to offer advice on how to successfully edit a book.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in producing an edited book

Knowledge of how to write a successful proposal for an edited book

Knowledge and understanding of the role of the book editor

This session is taking place on campus in Skell 126.

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