About the Role
Developmental Editor Job Duties: Coach authors on techniques for how to teach difficult or important concepts in their manuscript
Identify opportunities for authors to improve organization, presentation, clarity, and value to the book's intended audience
Continually assess manuscript content at a high level
Manage the book-development process so that authors are completing manuscripts by due dates
Ensure that manuscripts adhere to Manning's writing guidelines
Provide project status and content assessment to publisher, acquisition editor, development manager and other Manning staff
Contribute to the ongoing assessment and improvement of editorial procedures and standards
Perform occasional tasks related to the marketing of books
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