A literary editor is an
editor
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, photographic, visual, audible, or cinematic material used by a person or an entity to convey a message or information. The editing process can involve correction, condensation, orga ...
in a
newspaper,
magazine
A magazine is a periodical publication, generally published on a regular schedule (often weekly or monthly), containing a variety of content. They are generally financed by advertising, purchase price, prepaid subscriptions, or by a combinatio ...
or similar publication who deals with aspects concerning
literature and
books, especially reviews.
The Literary Editor's pick of the year
'' The Observer'', Sunday 17 December 2006. A literary editor may also help with editing books themselves, by providing services such as proof reading, copy-editing, and literary criticism
Literary criticism (or literary studies) is the study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is often influenced by literary theory, which is the philosophical discussion of literature's goals and methods. Th ...
.
Consulting editor
A consulting editor is a non-staff, independent literary editor. A consulting editor may be an independent, freelance editor, or a scholar providing expertise via consulting.
See also
* Developmental editor
* Book editor
References
Writing occupations
Types of editors
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