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book editor

Book editors find manuscripts that can be published.

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DESCRIPTION

Book editors find manuscripts that can be published. They review texts from writers to evaluate the commercial potential or they ask writers to take on projects that the publishing company wishes to publish. Book editors maintain good relationships with writers.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
grammar

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult information sources
implement marketing strategies
select manuscripts
OPTIONALOptional competences
apply grammar and spelling rules
analyse texts to be illustrated

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Skills overview

32total
15 essential
17 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 15 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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