Penguin Imprint Focus: Day One, by Nichole Morford

As we round down the final few posts for our Penguin Imprint Feature, we're going to step aside and allow Nichole Morford to post about life at DK. She's going to be guest blogging for the next few entries, and will reveal what being a DK Editor actually entails.

Hi all. I'm writing from London, where I've been working as an editor for DK for the past eight months. Prior to November 07, I spent two and a half years in the New York office, where I looked at new submissions, liaised with authors and agents, helped brainstorm book ideas, and made lots and lots of phone calls. Such is the fabulous life of an editorial assistant.

Here in the UK, I edit sex and business books. A natural combination, right? Editing non-fiction is the best (and most fun) form of continuing education, because you learn so much new information with each project. Already today I have tried to find answers to the following questions: How do the fantasy lives of men and women differ? What determines the laws of attraction? And, most riveting of all, exactly which curriculum forms the backbone of a degree in Financial Accounting? Clear evidence, I think, that there's never a dull moment in the editorial day.

Throughout the week, I'll be writing on unique aspects of my job, the differences between the New York and London publishing worlds, and the many fabulous books on the DK horizon. Any questions, let me know. Otherwise, keep reading for more thoughts on sex, business, and a whole lot more.

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