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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
I'm talking about posts like this and this.
Something like that. I think there was one book where I noticed an editor being acknowledged, but I'm pretty sure that she was mentioned by first name alone. Is there anywhere on the web a way to find out who was the editor of a book (or editors)? |
Yes, you can often find out, especially for big-name authors, but it isn't all that easy and sometimes it isn't possible at all. But yes, for privacy reasons, I do not write the full name of my editor(s). For one, they are not looking for more clients--and yes, I've been asked who my editor is or if I have one. I will GLADLY do referrals and mention my artists and editors--but I won't just refer a stranger off the street and I won't refer at all if my editor/agent/artist isn't looking for additional work.
Pro editors do not want their name out there for the most part because enterprising young authors will then say, 'Hey, I loved this book and the editing is top-notch. I'm going to submit to this editor. If editor-so-so liked this book, they'll LOVE mine.' Don't think it doesn't happen. When an editor goes to a writing conference, many of the writers will have fully researched the books she had edited--know them by name, will have read them in some cases and are quite prepared for the pitch. So while an editor probably appreciates the recognition, she also probably doesn't want her name bandied about too freely.
Agents are the same way. They get thanked, but not often as "my agent" full name.