The book editing industry is highly competitive, whether you’re aiming to work in-house or as a freelancer. Most editors come from similar backgrounds: a degree, advanced studies in editing or publishing, and literary experience through writing or working with festivals and magazines. With the rise of AI, the editing skills you’ve spent years honing might feel less impactful…or even redundant. So, how do you differentiate yourself when strong editing skills are the baseline?
Join longtime editor Amanda Lewis as she reveals eight key skills that will set you apart. You’ll learn how to sharpen your approach in ways that technology can’t replicate, and how to show up as the pro you are. Gain the editing edge and become indispensable to traditional and hybrid publishers, as well as independent authors.
Presenter
Amanda Lewis is an award-winning editor, writer and publishing strategist based in the Pacific Northwest, Canada. She has edited hundreds of books for clients including Simon & Schuster Canada, House of Anansi Press and Penguin Random House Canada. She has direct communication experience in academia, government, non-profits and co-ops. Amanda was inaugural editorial director with Page Two, and editor and associate managing editor at Penguin Random House Canada. She is the author of Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest (Greystone Books), which was an instant bestseller when it was released in 2023. Her writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Konfekt, Hazlitt, and Quill & Quire.