What are publishers looking for in an editor?
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Generally editors must have college degrees. Often a broad liberal arts background is desirable, but some employers prefer a degree in communications, journalism, or English. When specializing in a particular subject area, a degree in that field is important.\n\nWriters and editors need to able to express ideas clearly in writing and should love to write.\n\nAlso desirable: creativity, curiosity, a broad range of knowledge, self-motivation, and perseverance. \n\nEmployers often appreciate unpaid practical experience, such as that gained through work on school newspapers and internships.\n\nMedian annual earnings for salaried editors were $41,170\n\n\nAn editor's work can include:\n\n    * reviewing, rewriting, and editing the work of writers;\n    * planning the content of books, journals, magazines\n    * deciding what material will appeal to readers;\n    * reviewing and editing drafts of books and articles;\n    * offering comments to improve the work;\n    * suggesting possible titles;\n    * overseeing the production of publications;\n    * reviewing book proposals and deciding whether to buy \n    publication rights;
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"Employment of writers and editors is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014."\n\nMore information about it from the OOH in the link below:
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Isn't that the job of your publisher?  If not, get on the phone and start calling the local press, then the area press. Set up book signings at local bookstores and get them to carry the book. \n\nWork the cable news show and try and find a slow day they could work you in.  \n\nGet busted trying to get one of the executive to sign your book.
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It can take up to a few years. It's actually easier to apply as an editor.
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Have a look here http://www.writing-world.com/contests/index.shtml
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You won't get much time of day with a mainstream publisher, unless your name is already well-known, or your story is VERY timely for the market, or you are personal friends with someone in the position to make decisions regarding money.\n\nPublishing is a tight business. Only a certain number of books can be published per year by each company; and they are swamped by many more manuscripts than they have room to deal with. Right now, you don't even have a manuscript... so odds are you won't get anywhere at all.\n\nWhat I would do if I were you: Look around the web for writer sites (there are many out there!), where writers who are constantly writing and selling get together to share knowledge and tips and encouragement. That information will be valuable to you... and plus you can post your request on the forums and see if anyone bites to be your ghostwriter.\n\n(You don't have to agree to the first person who responds, you should get a feel for them before making any commitment.)\n\nYou will also do well to write up a book proposal. Many book publishing companies usually have them on their site, for download. Generally, you need to state your name, contact info, title, general description of book, table of contents, marketing ideas, what you can do to advertise your book, and so forth. \n\n(You want to list the things that you think can help the company feel that you are a risk worth taking, but you want to do it concisely as possible because time is a priority to them.)\n\nYou can also think about finding an agent to help you. Good agents do not demand a fee/percentage until they sell your book. Again, the writer sites can help with this.\n\nFinally, I would recommend contacting smaller niche publishers. Your competition is less, and most of them are more willing to publish things off the beaten path, with smaller print runs. You will probably be much more successful contacting smaller houses.\n\nBe ware of self-publishers, many will overcharge or take advantage of you. They have their plusses, but usually it's not a good financial investment (especially Print on Demand) -- it depends on how many copies you plan and want to sell.\n\nSorry this is not more detailed, but you can find material all around the web. Good luck.\n\n(btw, while you say you are not a writer, your question shows you have a good command of writing. You might just need someone to help you organize your ideas.)
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yup. a friend of mine does translation and interpretation for businesses. Another does web design. i know a couple writers. one proofreader. What are you good at? I am guessing there is a way to do it from home.
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You can use Microsoft Publisher. The have a few of them on there.
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You need a copy of either 'Writers Market' (US) or the 'Writers and Artists Yearbook' (UK). They list hundreds of publishers and agents in all fields. When you find one that looks as if they are interested in your kind of book then you need to send them a query letter. A professional approach is very important. There are quite a few sites on the internet that tell you how to write a good query letter (just type in 'query letter' or 'how to write a query letter' into a search engine).\nThere is also 'self publishing' but that means you pay the initial cost of producing the book and have to market it yourself. If you do go down that route you go to a 'bespoke publisher' but choose carefully because the level of service you get varies dramatically, as does the price (I know all about it, I am one).
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I am writing a Cookbook. What I did is search for Book Publishers on the Inet. Many may require money from you up front (But, market the book better) and some may not charge any up front fees (And Do nothing for you), it just finding the one you want. Let me go check my "Favorites" and I give you a few links BRB.\nWell, most of mine only do Cookbooks, but, this one; http://www.trafford.com/\nHere they have a Free Publishing Guide to help you. YOU NOT have to use this Publisher. Research this for a long time. Above me are some GOOD answers. Publishing a book takes time do not hurry! As, I work on my Cookbook I have the time to research more Publishers and Costs. Hopefully when my Book ready I will know who to send it to and what they require to Accept my WONDERFUL Cookbook. ;-p
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If you want to be a freelance writer:\n\nAny publisher will accept a great article--if it's well written, targeted at their audience, and the type of writing they publish.\n\n#1 Call and find out what types of articles they look for from freelance writers. Most publications are in desperate need of *something*. \n\n#2 You won't be paid up front. But, once you know what they want, come up with a few story ideas geared toward the publication.\n\n#3 Call back and run the ideas by the editor.\n\n#5 Write and submit the one he seems most interested in, close to the word count he says. \n\n#6 If it isn't accepted, call back to ask for feedback why.\n\n#7 Edit your story until he likes it. And pays you for it. All publications have a per-word rate for writing.\n\nOnce you get a few pieces published--even 100 word details-only pieces, you will be considered dependable enough to be given "assignments" and you will have a "track record" for larger publications.\n\nAnd don't let an editor's constructive criticisms deter you either. They would love to find and encourage a great writer. Most people just don't follow through after not getting an immediate "assignment."\n\nAnd:\nGive them an intreguing title suggestion (A billion creative titles each year can get difficult for them to come up with)\nDon't write in first person (Don't say: "I went in..." Say, "When you enter the bordello..." ;-) \nUse an active voice (Don't say "As she was walking..." Say "As she walked.")\nAnd never EVER wake up from a dream at the end of your story.\n;-)
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Go to the library and find a book called the Writers' Market (it's in Reference).  This book lists every magazine & book publisher in the US with important information such as to whom to write a query letter, (which asks if they have interest in your article). It also lists names & addresses of the people you should contact, types of articles usually taken as well as the payment possibilities.  Good luck!
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you need to get a publisher ....
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Just search with the possible invalid characters. This is available in most of the text editors. Mostly found in Edit->Find\n\nWish you all the best. Have a nice day.\n\nIf you are interested in freelance jobs, please visit the below link: \nhttp://www.geocities.com/vibgy/workAtHome/freelance.htm\n\nThank you very much.
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Most publishing houses accept first time authors manuscripts. My suggestion though is for him to do his research into them first. Publishers often will not accept/publish a manuscript if it has been submitted to another firm... \n\nBest advice, submit it to whichever company is most appealing to him, and be patient...\n\nGood luck
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The editor-at-large title is a glorified title for writer, but the EAL often is the one to come up with the ideas s/he works on, and is expected to bring more than just assignment writing to the table. At the same time, they are not considered part of the core editorial board and thus do not make critical decisions about the life or character of the publication. They are brought in to add flavor or some certain element which the core editors decide they want. They have more leeway than a writer, and less of a need to "pitch" stories uphill. They're expected to have story ideas.
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Submit samples to the publications you would like to be featured in.