Craft Capsule: Why You Need an Authenticity Editor

The author of Southbound and The Parted Earth writes about how authenticity editors have helped enrich her work in all genres.
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The author of Southbound and The Parted Earth writes about how authenticity editors have helped enrich her work in all genres.
Poet Aracelis Girmay discusses her new position as editor-at-large of the Blessing the Boats Selections, a set of poetry books written by women of color and published by BOA Editions.
Poet Kaveh Akbar on his role as the poetry editor of the Nation and the challenges and possibilities of literary editing.
While editing her third novel, the author develops a newfound appreciation for copy editors.
The fourth installment in a continuing series about making a living as a writer looks at the benefits and drawbacks of working in the book publishing industry.
Poet and memoirist Meghan O’Rourke, the incoming editor of the Yale Review, discusses her approach to editing, her plans for the journal, and the trends she’s most excited about.