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08
From Final Draft to Finished Book: The Editor’s Role in the Book Publication Process
Join Sangeeta Mehta for a three-day workshop exploring the diverse roles editors play in shaping manuscripts into polished books.
Capacity
30 Participants
30 seats available
Location
Forum 1
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
One Day
Number of Sessions
1
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Sangeeta Mehta
Editor
Sangeeta Mehta has worked in the book publishing field since the late 1990s. A former acquiring editor at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, Sangeeta is currently a developmental editor focusing on children’s and adult fiction. Her clients include individual authors and publishers such as Amazon/Little A. Sangeeta also writes for Jane Friedman’s newsletter, The Bottom Line. A member of several nonprofit organizations, she has served as a board member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and The Word: A Storytelling Sanctuary and has been mentoring teen writers through the Board of Cooperative Educational Services since 2011. Prior to moving to New York City in 2002, Sangeeta assisted two literary agents and earned a master’s degree in comparative literature from UCLA.
Duration: 90 minutes per session
Targeted age range: 18+
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the full spectrum of editorial roles and tasks.
- Learn how editors guide a manuscript through different stages and publishing departments.
- Gain practical tips on collaborating effectively while respecting the author’s voice.
- Explore ethical considerations and sensitive content review.
- Participate in optional hands-on exercises and engage in Q&A discussions.
Who Should Attend:
- Aspiring authors and writers
- Editors and publishing students
- Literary professionals and enthusiasts
- Anyone curious about the editorial process
Note: Please be advised that this workshop will be conducted exclusively in English.