Jim Sire’s pointers on being a book editor can now be found on-line!  A special thank-you to InterVarsity Press‘ Andrew T. Le Peau.

As Emerging Scholars, you’re probably not surprised that Jim starts with education:

The bad news is that there is no particular education that prepares you to be an editor. The good news is that there is no particular education that prepares you to be an editor. Almost any education — and the more the better — will function quite well. …

Finally, an encouragement for more education in general to share with those in your circle. If you desire to explore book editing, take a few minutes to read the post for insights on the various skills involved.