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Authors: John Morrish
ISBN-13: 9780415303804, ISBN-10: 041530380X
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: July 2003
Edition: New

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Author Biography: John Morrish

Book Synopsis

Magazine Editing examines and explains the job of the magazine editor in both its journalistic and managerial aspects. Written by an experienced journalist and former editor, it draws upon the experiences of a number of magazine professionals who were interviewed during the research for this book.
Approaching the editorial role from a practical perspective, this book provides advice on such areas as:
•Becoming an editor
•Working with publishers
•Creating a successful editorial strategy
•Managing the editorial team
•Design and Production issues
•Drawing up an editorial budget
•The Legal Framework
•New Technology and on-line publishing John Morrish's book will serve as an introduction to aspiring, newly-appointed and experienced editors.

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An A to Z guide to successful editorial management offering practical advice on how to negotiate the complicated levels of the position. Morrish (former editor of "Time Out") suggests assessment and editorial strategies for new editors which involve readers and employees while he or she still balances the budget and questions of scheduling, content, legal questions, and new technology use with equal aplomb. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction1
1Becoming an editor4
2The editor and the reader26
3The editor and the team52
4The editor and money84
5Content 199
6Content 2127
7The editor and the visual147
8The editor and production179
9The editor and technology194
10The editor and the public208
11The magazine business228
App. 1National Union of Journalists Code of Conduct254
App. 2Press Complaints Commission Code of Practice256
Glossary260
Index271

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