The term "editor"
has taken on a new connotation in recent years. At today's
publishing houses, editors find most of their time is
invested in negotiating contracts, acquiring books,
and lunching literary agents. Because this leaves so
little time for working on manuscripts, even very strong
submissions that need editing tend to be rejected. Writers
who use this book can give their work the editorial
attention it needs--before the book ever reaches the
publisher's desk. A pre-edited book, short story, or
article makes looks like the work of a professional
rather than an amateur. As such, its author is far more
likely to get published--and to become a better writer
in the process.
