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In this episode of Printed’s Department Series, host Vanessa Gomez sits down with Alana Wilcox, Editorial Director at Coach House Books.
Together, they unpack the editorial process of a manuscript, how to find the right home for your book, and the current industry issues. Alana also shares insights from her career and advice for those hoping to break into the field.
Plus, there’s a fun pop quiz and some encouraging words for anyone navigating the early stages of their publishing journey.
If you’re interested in being an editor, or even if you are just curious about how books get made behind the scenes, this episode is for you.
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Timestap breakdown:
00:00 Episode Intro
00:41 The Editorial Department
01:27 "What are you section?" (What are the host and guest reading, listening and watching)
12:33 Intern tipsheet section (Career advice)
19:02 Literary Rapid Fire Quiz
21:12 Community Q&A section
26:04 Saying Goodbye to our Guest
28:01 Episode Outro
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Books, series, movies and authors mentioned in the episode:
Books:
-Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
-The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
-The Four Spent the Day Together by Chris Kraus
-Nowhere, Exactly: On Identity and Belonging by M. G. Vassanji
Series:
-The Pitt
-Love Story
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