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From the Editors: 'Experience and Passion' Sought Over 'Credits'

'The more focused the concept, the better' for the writers' guides and humor books this editor ties into magazine-related imprints

By Rachel Kramer Bussel – April 19, 2007

Name/ Publication: Jane Friedman, F+W Publications
Age: 30
Title: Editorial director
How long have you been at F+W Publications? More than eight years
How long have you been in publishing? 10 years
Can you give an overview of the kinds of books F+W publishes, and within that, what kinds of books you work on? F+W publishes books and magazines primarily for creative enthusiasts -- artists, crafters, woodworkers, graphic designers, scrapbookers, writers, and so on. We produce a wealth of four-color illustrated guides at our Cincinnati-based office (mostly under the North Light imprint); the Krause division in Wisconsin ...

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