Ep 34: David Brightman on Being a Book Editor

Published: Nov. 21, 2016, 3:03 p.m.

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On this episode, I am joined by David Brightman, a senior editor with Stylus Publishing LLC where he helps authors put research into practice. Previously, Davis was a lead editor with the Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education book series. David has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and a Professional Certificate in Publishing from the UC Extension.

Segment 1: What does a Book Editor Do? [00:00-10:57]

In this first segment, David describes his role and shares how book editors are different from journal editors.

Segment 2: What does a Book Editor Look For?\\xa0[10:58-22:54]

In segment two, David shares what book editors look for in successful book proposals.

Segment 3: Higher Education and the Public\\xa0[22:55-36:02]

In segment three, David discusses the responsibility of scholars to connect with the public.

Bonus Clip:\\xa0Common Misconceptions About Book Editors and Publishing [00:00-06:23]

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