Currently, with the development of new communication channels such as blogs, WeChat, and MOOCs, as well as the popularization of smart terminals such as mobile phones and tablets, under the new situation, book editors must Only by improving one's own quality can one better adapt to the development needs of the publishing industry. Below is what I compiled for you, I hope it will be helpful to you.
Professional ethics
The editor’s responsibility is to process and organize other people’s works and effectively disseminate them through carriers. The editor’s silent dedication and “making wedding clothes for others” are Professional characteristics, therefore, editors must have the spirit of being willing to be "road stones" and "people's ladders". In information dissemination activities, social science book editors play the role of "gatekeepers". Therefore, they must serve the people as their highest purpose, strictly abide by professional norms, abide by relevant laws, regulations and publicity disciplines, and do not listen to partial beliefs. If personal interests damage the reputation of a publishing house, it should strive to produce high-quality products and provide high-quality services, so as to establish good social credibility of the publishing house.
Book publishing is a cause that contributes to the present and benefits future generations. As a social science book editor, you must realize that book publishing is a sacred and great cause, and realize that what you are doing The work we do is to effectively disseminate knowledge to the general public, and it is a far-reaching task to improve the public's reading awareness and even improve the cultural quality of the entire nation. Therefore, we must do a good job in publishing with a strong sense of social responsibility. Must have a rigorous scientific attitude and good professional ethics. For every doubt that appears in the manuscript you edit, you must investigate the reason thoroughly, and never be vague and perfunctory. You must always remember that the work you do is for society and the general readership. An inappropriate topic selection, a lack of scientific knowledge, etc. The mention of sex, a wrong word usage, a typo or even a misuse of punctuation marks may mislead readers and even cause serious consequences.
Planning and organizational literacy
Topic selection and planning capabilities determine the publishing house’s industry status and development prospects. In recent years, as the regional market has been greatly reduced and the national unified market has been formed, the market competition has become more intense than ever. When selecting topics, editors must pay attention to the "novelty" and "timeliness" of the topic. Targetedness” and “feasibility”. "Novelty" means that the content or angle of the manuscript is new, and it has unique characteristics. "Timeliness" requires editors to have a keen eye, accurately grasp the dynamics and trends of various events, and make timely topic selection planning. "Pertinence" means identifying the readers of the selected topic and accurately researching homogeneous competing books and potential homogeneous competing book information. "Feasibility" means that when planning a topic, the scale of capital investment in the topic, the size of the author group, the team's marketing capabilities of the unit, and the competitive situation of homogeneous books should be fully taken into consideration.
The implementation and editing of manuscripts are also key tasks for book editors. The implementation of the manuscript first requires the editor to accurately grasp the content of the selected topic, the geographical distribution of the author group, the relevant levels in the field, the required labor remuneration, and the speed of manuscript completion, etc. In particular, it is necessary to fully investigate the main author's academic level, professional ability, writing attitude and experience, and the quality of published works. After the author is determined, the editor should have serious discussions and in-depth communication with the author before he starts writing, so that he can accurately understand the intention of the topic selection. After the writing begins, the editor should keep abreast of the progress and problems encountered, pay special attention to the development of the situation, changes in relevant academic trends and market supply and demand, and promptly adjust the content structure and writing plan with the author. The editor can only combine the traditional Only by pre-programming the manuscript editing program can it not only reflect the planning intention of the topic selection, but also improve work efficiency.
Analysis of Editorial Competence
In the editing and processing stage, book editors should read the entire manuscript carefully. In addition to reviewing the manuscript from the aspects of political viewpoint, theoretical value, academic level, etc., they should also Conduct a comprehensive and careful review of the manuscript from multiple aspects and angles, including text structure, auxiliary text components, language and text, etc., and correctly judge and approve the manuscript's quality and publication value.
Traditional book promotion generally uses new book introductions, book reviews, book excerpts, or the use of celebrity effects to invite celebrities to comment and recommend. On-site book signings and book publishing release meetings are also used for promotion and sales. of. With the advent of the Internet age, communication methods such as blogs and WeChat are changing with each passing day, and the channels and interests in which readers and audiences receive information are also becoming diversified. In particular, the popularity of smart terminals such as mobile phones and tablets has enabled the synchronization of information release and transmission.
The release of book information is no longer limited to a specific space and time. For some key books, editors can upload and release relevant information during the editing process