Beschreibung:
A new edition of the one and only 'must-read' for anyone training to be a successful editor. Gill Davies, whilst concentrating on essential commissioning skills, has also included other challenges which editors now face, including the demands of handling new lists following mergers and takeovers, and digital technology.
Acknowledgements, 1 Introduction, 2 How to choose what to publish, 3 Committing projects for publication, 4 From contract to delivery, 5 Managing the publication process, 6 Strategic and financial aspects of list building, 7 Developing and maintaining a list, 8 Teamwork and professional ethics, 9 An impossible job?, 10 A future for the book?, 11 Recommended reading and other resources, Index