Managing editor of a book: the final check before publication

The final stage that separates a draft from a professional book is the managing edit. Even when the text has already been through editing and copy editing, it is the managing editor who is responsible for the complete final check, from the structure to the technical presentation. And if you want your book to look worthy on Amazon KDP or in print, you cannot skip this link in the chain. Our managing editor will certainly help you with it.

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Who is a managing editor?

A managing editor is the specialist who brings all the parts of the work on a book together at the final stage. This person does not only read the text but also:

• checks that all the corrections from the previous editors have been entered;
• sees whether the chapters are built logically;
• coordinates the work of the typesetter, the designer and the proofreader;
• makes sure the book meets the requirements of the platform (Amazon KDP, a publishing house and so on);
• gives the final approval of the file for printing or publication.

It is like a producer who takes a project through to its premiere, without mistakes and without loose ends.

Who needs this service?

This specialist is a must have for:

1. authors who want to publish a flawless book the first time round;
2. experts who plan to publish a book on Amazon, in libraries or on marketplaces;
3. debut writers who do not want to risk the quality because of technical errors;
4. publishers who need to delegate the control of the last stage instead of keeping it all in their head.

Why it is important to work with a managing editor

Even the most experienced author will not spot every error after dozens of readings. Meanwhile:

• a printing house does not forgive incorrect layout, and that means a ruined print run;
• Amazon KDP can reject the file if the publication standards are not met;
• the reader notices every flaw, even a word broken across two lines.

So to avoid damage to your reputation it is better to entrust the final stage to a professional.