Questions for a Book Shepherd, Author, Editor: Jacqueline Simonds

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I love the term book

Erin Brenner

I love the term book shepherd; it tells the author what you're doing without forcing them to know intricate details of publishing. Though they should know as much as possible, many authors--particularly first-time authors--don't.

Posted on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 1:46pm

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I agree!

Dawn McIlvain Stahl

When I was a "production editor" in a previous life and when I manage the editorial process on book projects now, I often tell authors that I'll be shepherding their project through the various stages. I like that image of kindly guidance.

I also like the idea (if not the image) of being an "auxiliary brain" for the author. ;-)

Posted on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 5:13pm

Book Shepherds...

Anonymous

is a term coined by the big daddy of self-publishing, Dan Poynter. He was hearing a lot of different terms being used (publishing consultant, project manager, etc) and felt the need to create one overarching professional category. I loved the term the minute I heard it! It suggests a more personal relationship than a consultant... which is very true of every project on which I've worked!

Posted on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 4:57pm

Book Shepherd...

Anonymous

was a term coined by self-publishing guru Dan Poynter to aggregate all the disparate names of publishing consulting. I like the term because it indicates a nurturing quality. Not only do I work with an author on their book or setting up their publishing company, I often get into details about their lives and helping them find a work/life balance that they can live with.

Posted on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 9:50am

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