NOTES FROM THE MARGINS

Welcome to Notes From the Margins, WD’s new column about the traditional book publishing business. In this column, we’ll consider the ins and outs of how books are made and what book editors really do all day. We’ll cover topics such as comp titles, things your editor can and cannot fix, how long it takes to make a book once it’s been acquired, and much more.

There’s plenty I’ll share based on my experiences with first-time authors, but of course, in true WD form, I want to hear from you. What do you want to know about working with an editor or publishing a book with a traditional publisher? Send your questions my way using the email and use “Notes From the Margins” in the subject line.