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When It Comes To Working In Book And Magazine Publishing, Is It Always Necessary To Be A Writer First, Then An Editor? |
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Answer» No, it is not NECESSARY. There are some different skills required to be a successful EDITOR than to be a successful writer. Of course, there is some overlap. However, many PEOPLE have fine editing skills that are not necessary great writers. Most entry-level position at magazines is as editorial assistants or assistant editors. Magazines use mostly freelance writers and few of them have full-time writers. Editors in chief NEED good supervisory and management skills as well. No, it is not necessary. There are some different skills required to be a successful editor than to be a successful writer. Of course, there is some overlap. However, many people have fine editing skills that are not necessary great writers. Most entry-level position at magazines is as editorial assistants or assistant editors. Magazines use mostly freelance writers and few of them have full-time writers. Editors in chief need good supervisory and management skills as well. |
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