So you want to be an editor?

The gravity of the written word is not taken lightly by the English scholar, and in the course of study, the goals of precision and clarity in written communication and argumentation are essential to a successful completion of an MA in Literature. Approaching editing as a professional option then, seems a probable path for the skill set of a newly minted English MA recipient. This independent research project sets out to discover just how probable it is, providing a brief history of the book editing profession, matching the English MA scholars’ skills sets with those of the professional editor, demystifying the editorial job function, and examining current print and digital models of the publishing industry. Additionally, sections on advice from the experts, educational resources, and job opportunities in the current market serve as a helpful how-to guide.

For a copy of the full paper, contact Dr. Hicks at heather.hicks@villanova.edu, or drop by the Graduate Lounge where hard copies of all Professional Research Option projects are archived.