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What does a book development editor do for an author?
by, Jill Swenson
May 21, 2013

What does a book development editor do? Professionally assess your manuscript or book concept for its publishing potential Offer critical feedback and editorial guidance Serve as writing coach as the author completes a manuscript Collaborate in the development of a winning book proposal Position and package the book concept to specific publishers Research what publishers are looking for in the current market Conduct market research… [Read More]

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What does a book development editor do?
by, Jill Swenson
March 5, 2013

What does a book development editor do? Professionally assess your manuscript or book concept for its publishing potential Offer critical feedback and editorial guidance Serve as writing coach as the author completes a manuscript Collaborate in the development of a winning book proposal Position and package the book concept to specific publishers Research what publishers are looking for in the current market Conduct market research… [Read More]

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Landing an agent or publisher for your non-fiction book
by, Jill Swenson
December 27, 2011

You might think you have a non-fiction book concept worth publishing, but in order to convince an agent or publisher of that you will need a winning query letter and full proposal. Writers tend to focus too narrowly on the ideas and content of their manuscript and lose perspective on the purpose of a book proposal. Think of it as a business plan. If you wanted… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acquisition Editors, agents, Book Development Editor, copyedit, non-fiction book proposal, Publishing, Query letter
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When do you need a book development editor?
by, Jill Swenson
December 20, 2011

Today I list 10 times when an author of non-fiction might need a book development editor. If you plan to write a book and your goal is publication, then you might find the professional services of a book development editor valuable. 1. Before you begin writing the manuscript, take your concept to a book development editor. Don’t write the book before you’ve done your business… [Read More]

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What is a book development editor?
by, Jill Swenson
October 6, 2011

A professional developmental editor works with a book author to: complete a manuscript that will interest agents and/or acquisition editors at publishing companies; develop a winning book proposal (perhaps the most important role a development editor can play); position and package the writer’s concept to an agent or publisher; and establish an electronic persona and online audience platform for the writer. A book development editor is NOT… [Read More]

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Swen’s Book Buzz
by, Jill Swenson
January 12, 2011

Welcome to my new site offering authors and publishers an opportunity to scrutinize my professional service offerings and credentials more closely. My work speaks for itself in the success of the authors with whom I have worked these past few years. Take a look at my Clients tab for three fabulous testimonial to the work I enjoy doing most.  For the love of books!

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