What goes on between the lines, between the pages, that is the truest mystery. From catching the tiniest of errors to demonstrating diligence and meticulousness, production editors often go undetected by readers, who know the publishing industry in limited parts-authors, editors, publishers. Production editors are truly the hidden heroes of book publishing. It was her trust in me that fueled my confidence in my editing skills, allowing me to catch errors on books that no one else had.īefore participating in this internship, I never knew this sector of publishing existed. I worked day in and day out with my supervisor who never hesitated to answer my questions, hop on meetings with me, and give me more assignments. To be a part of the incredible team at PRH was a one-of-a-kind experience. This kind of editing is one I hadn’t done before, but one that helped nurture the skills I already possessed to hone them for book publishing.Īs a child and young adult, I would have never imagined that the books I was reading would one day be books I would have a hand in editing, and yet here I was, reading cover copies, checking eBooks for errors, and getting glimpses at some future New York Times bestsellers.Įven now, a few weeks after the internship has concluded, I am waiting patiently for the day I walk into a Barnes and Noble, see a book on the shelf, and say, “Hey, I had a hand in editing that book.” With the incredible support and confidence invested in me by my mentors, I was able to perform first, second, and third passes on real books, making grammatical edits and suggestions along the way. Working alongside production editors, managing editors, and designers, I watched both fiction and nonfiction books come to life through a cycle of editing passes. My Production Editorial Internship at Penguin Random House gave me hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes world of book publishing. Still, it wasn’t until the first semester of my senior year of college that I discovered my true calling: production editorial. I spent time writing poetry, learning the ins and outs of journalism, and editing for academic journals. As an avid reader and lover of captivating stories, I grew up knowing I wanted to work with words.
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