What is an Assistant Editor? What is their role? What are the different progression paths between book market vs. comic publisher vs. wholly independent publishing?And just how do Assistant Editors fit within the process of making great comics? Learn about the industry, editing for comics, and more in this insightful discussion. Join Kiara Valdez (First Second),…
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How to Break into the Industry as a Comic Book Editor
Comic book editors are an essential and sometimes overlooked part of the industry. As creator-owned, indie, and self-published comics soar to an all-time high, freelance editors are being needed more and more. When you make the decision to become a comic book editor, the first thing you have to figure out is what kind of…
Important Questions to Ask an Editor Pre-Contract Signing
Advice for First-Time Editors of Graphic Novels
Graphic novels, especially ones for children, are a thing now. This is great news – it means more books, more diverse voices, and more public appreciation for the medium. Some of the people most excited for GNs are editors; many of whom are fans of comics and will be taking on comics projects for the…
What Is Comic Book Editing?
Whether you’re here because you want to be a comic book editor or whether you’re just curious about what exactly it can entail, welcome! For this piece, I’m going to speak about my personal experience as a freelance editor, which can differ from what is expected of an editor at a comic book publisher. Maybe…