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Interviews with Editors

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One of the best sources of information on publishing is obviously editors -- the people who decide what gets published and what doesn't. Here, three editors and former editors, from HarperCollins, Random House, and St. Martin's Press, reflect on how those decisions get made, the state of the industry, and what they in particular are looking for.

Thomas McCormack, St. Martin's Press

A former CEO of St. Martin's Press, McCormack's insights into the publishing world are based both on his long and distinguished career as an editor and on his experiences as a writer. For advice both on editing your work and getting it published, McCormack can't be beat.

Jeanette Perez, HarperCollins

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Jeanette Perez, Editor for the HarperCollins and Harper Perennial imprints, offers her thoughts on the importance of agents, outlines the publication process, and shares how her list fits into the broader goals of HarperCollins.

Writers' Conferences Advice, Random House

An Editorial Director at Random House Children's Books offers advice on how to present your ideas in a professional way during high-pressure writers' conferences pitch sessions. Knowing what editors do and don't want to hear can give you a huge advantage.
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