I want a job editing?

Basically, I want to publish books. What is the correct term for this career? Is there a difference between editor and copy editor in the publishing industry?

Huge difference between a book publisher and a auditor. The first requires a good understanding of business and marketing, as well as with writing, literature and storytelling. Double Major College of English literature and business is a good lead-in, as an internship at a publisher or a newspaper.

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