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By Leyla Mehmet, Elizabeth Guess, Kathryn Smith and Aimee Whittle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For this issue, we interviewed Jenna Gordon, Editor at VERVE Books, who provided some great insights into the role of an editor\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n I knew I wanted to be an editor from a very young age. I\u2019ve always been an avid reader of novels and liked creative writing at school, but have since realised I find it much more fun to read and advise on other people\u2019s writing and work collaboratively. Editorial is the perfect line of work for anyone who loves to read with their analytical brain switched on, who enjoys delving into and playing around with language, and who\u2019s interested in helping to achieve effective communication between authors and readers and bringing an author\u2019s vision to its full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My favourite part of the job is submission reading. I love having the opportunity to read a vast range of manuscripts and give authors a home for their novels. There\u2019s nothing like the immediate gut reaction you experience when you adore a piece of writing and know it\u2019s right for your list, and then actually being able to get it. It\u2019s a part of the job that requires a great deal of thought as well as passion, but brings a lot of excitement when it all goes well!<\/p>\n\n\n\nCould you tell us more about working as an editor \u2013 what\u2019s your favourite part of the job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n