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From Acquisition to Publication: The Editor/Author Relationship

Recorded

July 12, 2022

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

$35

Subject

Publishing

Topic

Business

Ever wonder what it's like to work with an editor at a traditional publishing company? Unsure what questions to ask to get a sense of who an editor is and how you might interact with them?

Despite how much it can shape the trajectory of a book, there doesn't seem to be much information out there on the all-too-important editor and author relationship. Foyinsi Adegbonmire, Associate Editor from Feiwel & Friends, will explain the publication process from the standpoint of a traditional publisher and what you can expect from a professional collaboration with your editor from the moment your book is acquired until it hits the shelves.

This session will offer:

  • What to ask an editor to better determine how well you'll work together
  • What you as the author truly do (and don't) have control over in the publication process
  • How to potentially navigate disagreements with your editor
  • Answers to audience questions (ask-me-anything style)

Perfect session for authors at any stage of their writing journey, whether you have a book ready or not!

Host

Foyinsi Adegbonmire
Foyinsi Adegbonmire is an Editor at Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. She acquires Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, and is open to contemporary, mystery, romance, and fantasy, while enjoying lighthearted stories with conversational narrative voices. She was named a PW Star Watch Honoree and her acquisitions include New York Times-bestseller Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and […]

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