What a Writer Needs to Know About Editors and Agents
Do you envision a writer's world as isolated from others, peaceful, quiet and productive while plying their trade? Think again! Often freelance writers come into contact, one way or another, with two distinct team mates: editors and agents. Take a look at how to best find and manage relationships with these professionals.
Editorial Staff Members
You need to get your query or article into the hands of the correct editorial staff member, but which of the 4, 5 or even more staff editors is the best one for your piece? Find out some shortcuts and secrets of your targeted magazine's editorial staff position.
You need to get your query or article into the hands of the correct editorial staff member, but which of the 4, 5 or even more staff editors is the best one for your piece? Find out some shortcuts and secrets of your targeted magazine's editorial staff position.
Tips for Dealing With Your Editor
Protect your working relationship with your editor by following these simple tips.
Protect your working relationship with your editor by following these simple tips.
Would An Editor Steal My Idea?
Will an editor steal your idea? What's to keep an editor from taking your juicy story idea and running with it?
Will an editor steal your idea? What's to keep an editor from taking your juicy story idea and running with it?
Pick An Editor's Brain
Check out About's interview with former publishing CEO and Editorial Director of St. Martin's Press, Thomas McCormack.
Check out About's interview with former publishing CEO and Editorial Director of St. Martin's Press, Thomas McCormack.
Why Editors Change Your Writing
Will an editor change your story? Most likely. Join About's Journalism guide for a look into why.
Will an editor change your story? Most likely. Join About's Journalism guide for a look into why.
You Need An Agent
Many freelance writers eventually foray into the world of book authoring, and if you decide to go there, you're going to need an agent!
Many freelance writers eventually foray into the world of book authoring, and if you decide to go there, you're going to need an agent!
A Look Inside the Publisher
This publishing advice from Jeanette Perez of HarperCollins focuses mainly on fiction writing, but also provides a good amount of gems for the rest of us! Take a look.
This publishing advice from Jeanette Perez of HarperCollins focuses mainly on fiction writing, but also provides a good amount of gems for the rest of us! Take a look.