The modern editorial and publishing process is considered and the role of the editor at each of its stages is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to preparing the manuscript for publication, analyzing the composition and content of the work, editing non-text elements such as formulas, tables, illustrations. The characteristics of the apparatus of book and magazine publications are given. The topic of the relationship between the author and the editor is covered. For students of higher educational institutions receiving education in the areas (specialties) “Book Business”, “Publishing and Editing”, “Literary Creativity”. Can be used as a practical guide for advanced training and retraining of editors and proofreaders. Of interest to specialists working in the field of publishing.