Question: what do you have to do to become an editor? eg- what courses do you have to take in university? \nwhat experiences do you have to have?\netc...

Answer: Take plenty of English and literature and or journalism classes. Good jobs that will give you relevant experience -- copy editor, research assistant, proofreader, editorial assistant, copy writer, fact checker.
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