Book and Script Editors
Book or Script Editors evaluate manuscripts of books or scripts to determine suitability for publication or production, and edit and supervise material in preparation for publication or for production on film, television, radio or stage.
What the job involves
Reviews and evaluates manuscripts of novels, biographies, short stories, poems, educational texts and other books, and ensures coherence of style and development of theme, plot and characterisation
Advises publishers about potential of works for publication and conditions of publication contract
Negotiates publication details such as royalties, publication dates and numbers of copies to be printed
Reviews and assesses stories and other material for film, television, radio and stage productions
Directs the preparation of scripts to be read by announcers to introduce and connect parts of musicals, news, sports and special events programmes