Editors must have a strong working knowledge of English grammar and punctuation as well as be capable of, and comfortable with, making minor stylistic/formatting judgments—combining/separating paragraphs, adjusting word choice, rephrasing/rewording sentences, etc.
They should also be able to track, note, and point out inconsistencies in the plots, timelines, and development of stories and be comfortable with commenting on an author’s work and suggesting changes or improvements as well as advising authors when certain parts or aspects of a story simply do not work or are unclear.
If you are interested, email Samantha Derr at derrs@lessthanthreepress.com for a style sheet and sample. Please include in your email any experience or qualifications you may have.
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