Will an agent get involved in the editing process?

Will an agent get involved in the editing process?

Derek Johns (Managing Director - AP Watt Literary Agency) gives expert video advice on: How long does it take to go from finding an agent to getting published?; What happens when a book is accepted for publication?; What should I do if a publisher asks me to make revisions before they accept my submission? and more...

An agent is often the first editor of a writer because it is important to tailor work and to fashion it before it gets to an editor's desk. Agents are often in for as much involved in editorial work as editors themselves.