Theresa Murphy
Acquisitions editors collaborate with others both inside and outside the publishing house—from colleagues who focus on editing, design, and production as well as those who handle sales, marketing, and publicity. In addition, acquisitions editors collaborate with, of course, authors and agents.
This course provides an inside look into the skills and expertise acquisitions editors are expected to have, all the aspects of publishing they might come into contact within a day, and how they decide about which projects to pursue.
Skills / Knowledge
- Understand the role of an acquisitions editor—how acquisitions fits within the industry of book publishing and how acquisitions editors curate and evaluate lists and impart a publisher’s brand
- Analyze a book proposal and be able to offer guidance to an author
- Develop and express opinions about book proposals and acquisitions lists
- Compare and contrast types of book publishers and their brands
- Identify both promising book projects and promising prospects for a career in acquisitions
Issued on
July 19, 2024
Expires on
Does not expire