Editor Interview Question:

Commissioning Editor Job Interview Questions:

Submitted by: Muhammad

☛ How would you get access to a new author when there isn't an existing relationship with them or their agent?
☛ What exactly would you say to the new author when first approaching them?
☛ If you started this job tomorrow, what would you do first?
☛ Tell us about your interest in [genre].
☛ What do you think a book needs to become a bestseller in this genre?
☛ Tell us about your current role.
☛ What do you think are the qualities you would need in this job to be successful?
☛ Do you write jacket copy?
☛ How familiar are you with the process of signing new authors?
☛ Do you know any agents?
☛ Which newspapers or magazines do you read to keep up with developments in this subject area?
☛ Would you miss working with [different kinds of books I was working with at the time]?
Submitted by: Muhammad