Getting a Job in Publishing - What Does an Editor Do? | Epic Reads Office Hours

Welcome to Epic Reads Office Hours! This intimate series will offer a behind-the-scenes glance at what it’s actually like to work in book publishing. What type of work do we do we do every day, exactly? And how does one break into the book publishing business?
In this episode, you’ll learn answers to questions like, What does a children’s book editor do? What is the day to day life of working in editorial? Meet Mabel, a children’s book editor who works on everything from picture books to middle grade graphic novels to YA (young adult) literature. Learn about why Mabel decided to pursue a career in publishing, some misconceptions of working with children’s books, and more!
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How I describe my job: 0:28
Books I’ve worked on: 0:48
Day in the life of an editor: 1:13
A book that impacted me growing up: 3:08
How I got into publishing: 4:10
Hardest part about being an editor: 5:03
Common misconceptions about children’s lit: 6:07
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[@sarahlewis1999]

As someone who wants to go into the publishing industry, these videos are really cool and informative!😄

[@EpicReads]

we're so glad to hear that! thank you for watching 🥰

[@ZoeDickensBookotakunerdgirl101]

I’m currently writing a book first before getting into any projects so I’m practicing

[@mariyoutube]

Good luck!

[@carlyjayne9186]

hello! i was going to ask you guys if you were doing a publishing episode. i’m 15 and i’ve always liked reading and i’m thinking of pursing this job when i’m older. i’m really glad you made this. thank you so much. it really inspired me.

[@superp0wered]

Mabel!!! 🤩🤩🤩 I love this!

[@FilipeHeath]

my dream job 🌞

I love this video so much. It's so informative!

[@hannaaa961]

Hello. I've noticed a lot of books have the Epic Reads logo on the back of the cover, how does a book get associated with Epic Reads?

[@kalisbookishpodcast1815]

I love these videos!!

[@TrishNHouTX]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@arianajordanou3034]

how did she get a job with harper? did she apply to a ton of publishing jobs? how long did it take to get the first job?

[@mabelhsu3075]

Hi Ariana! I applied to hundreds of publishing jobs just to get my foot in the door. It also involved lots of networking and informational interviews. I didn't get a job editing right out of school--I worked in all different places and facets of publishing while I continued trying to breaking into children's editorial. Part of it is luck, but a bigger part of it is working hard to amplify the number of opportunities for that luck to come through. Hope that's helpful! xo

[@dr-pq2du]

@@mabelhsu3075 Thank you for being so kind and inspiring :) This summer, I'm working on applying to 100 jobs in the publishing industry (mostly kid's lit). I've got excel sheets and everything

[@hemsinghpanwar6470]

What does the "book nerd problems" women do what is her department?

[@EpicReads]

no department! she's an actress 🤩

[@hemsinghpanwar6470]

@@EpicReads thank you for telling me sir(ma'am if you are a woman)

[@indrajeetshinde7872]

@@hemsinghpanwar6470 tf do u mean?

[@cupofteastudio]

Check out our books by #UncleNafee :) Thanks!

[@dr-pq2du]

This video was so helpful and informative. @mabelhsu Thank you being so wonderful, and doing what you do:)