Developmental Editor

Developmental Editor Job Duties : Coach authors on techniques for how to teach difficult or important concepts in their manuscript

Identify opportunities for authors to improve organization, presentation, clarity, and value to the book's intended audience

Continually assess manuscript content at a high level

Manage the book-development process so that authors are completing manuscripts by due dates

Ensure that manuscripts adhere to Manning's writing guidelines

Provide project status and content assessment to publisher, acquisition editor, development manager and other Manning staff

Contribute to the ongoing assessment and improvement of editorial procedures and standards

Perform occasional tasks related to the marketing of books