Books Every Editor Should Read

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Books every editor should read. Make it this one. The danger is greatest when the finish line is in sight. Published in 1936 the book has survived the test of time brilliantly and is still quite relevant after 70 years.

Each of these books is going to demonstrate a different aspect of a writer s craft that i think is really important. If you love reading here s a perfect reading list for you. 5 free books every editor should read i often put together book review posts here on the blog and you can check out all of the previous ones on the blog here.

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Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Many on the list are research based others tell detailed stories and only one is a quick read orbiting the.

Before we get into that i do want to say this is not a conversation about overturning the cannon of traditional english literature. Everyone should read at least once for these 30 books some are well known classics others are modern giants. Here are fourteen books every writer needs on their shelf.

Don t give an editor an excuse not to read your story because you didn t know how to properly submit. This is not to suggest that you are not a skilled editor but to suggest that rarely are we given the opportunity to see a before and after of such radical dimension as in the case of watchman and mockingbird. O s books editor leigh haber and assistant editor michelle hart offer their take on some of the best books every woman should read a mix of classic and contemporary works that satisfy the bibliophile s desire for total immersion.