Editing Books for an Independent PublisherAn introduction by C A Maggi If you have read the first
edition of Travelling
at the Speed of Life, and have found room for
improvement,
then that is probably quite inevitable.
The book was
produced without the aid of a professional editor, mainly to ensure the
independence of its very brief content. It was published by the author
for the same reason, especially as independent thought is a very
important aspect of
considerate democracy.
C A Maggi was
aware,
even before the book was printed, that there were many things within the
pages of Travelling at the Speed of
Life that
could have been said slightly differently. The book is not only a
limited first edition, it is also a reflection of one person's
self-expression on the philosophical journey. An awareness of
this is essential for anyone who truly wishes to understand the
author's work.
C A Maggi noticed a few minor editorial oversights while examining the printer's proofs. These could
have been corrected with additional time and financial
expense. However, both as an author and as a publisher,
C A Maggi had already realised that the book was likely to need regular revising for future, expanded
editions. The decision to keep the copy as it was has ensured the historical uniqueness of the
first edition.
For future C A Maggi books, especially those
containing the work of
other authors, the assistance of several editors will be
required. Do you have a thorough understanding of philosophy and
the social sciences, a good grasp of world history, professional
qualifications as an editor, and
several years of experience in publishing and publicity?
Do you also have interpersonal discretion, a flair for linguistic
clarity, and familiarity with cross-cultural
sensitivities? If so, and you are interested in assisting a small,
independent publisher whose output aims to support the
development of
considerate democracy, while also being free of institutional subsidies, then please apply for an editorial contract
today, wherever you may be in the world.
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