A good editor:
Rogers's success stems from adhering to the principles listed above. She earned her first editing job just out of college, when she was promoted from copywriter to copy chief for the book distributor Libros Sin Fronteras, now the Spanish language division of Baker and Taylor. In addition to editing catalog and web copy, she currently works as a developmental editor, line editor, and managing editor for books, portfolios, articles, brochures, and business plans. She was an editor on the 14th edition of The People's Guide to Mexico, and is editor-in-chief for the affiliated travel site.
- understands and respects the author's tone and content.
- understands what the author wants from an editor.
- furthers the author's goals.
- has a sharp eye for inconsistencies.
- is up-to-date on the language and concepts integral to a project.
- is dedicated to creating a polished and exceptional finished product.
Rogers's success stems from adhering to the principles listed above. She earned her first editing job just out of college, when she was promoted from copywriter to copy chief for the book distributor Libros Sin Fronteras, now the Spanish language division of Baker and Taylor. In addition to editing catalog and web copy, she currently works as a developmental editor, line editor, and managing editor for books, portfolios, articles, brochures, and business plans. She was an editor on the 14th edition of The People's Guide to Mexico, and is editor-in-chief for the affiliated travel site.