Comments on: An Editor: Your First Reader and Collaborator

By: K.Vee.Shanker.

K.Vee.Shanker. — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:01 +0000

Yes, this is a well written article. I’ve been doing editing for some time, and I always felt that writers do not realize the value of editing. I wish, all writers read this article. I want to highlight the major point in the article here. While forwarding the writeup for editing, it is better, the writer gives a short note on the point(s) the writer wants to communicate to the reader. Incidently, this has to be done before writing and the self-edit must also be from this point of view.

By: Sarah Baca

Sarah Baca — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:05:21 +0000

Great article! I do some editing at work and this will be helpful to remember as I work. Thanks for this!

By: Geoff Hart

Geoff Hart — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:04:36 +0000

Great post, Rich. The idea of editor as partner, not as vindictive upholder of the style guide, is one that I teach every chance I get — including at a workshop this Friday. I’ve been doing this for nearly 25 years now, and it has greatly enriched my relationships with authors from around the world, across a sometimes surprising diversity of cultures and languages. We produce great things when we work together rather than at cross-purposes.

By: Linda Oestreich

Linda Oestreich — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:11:46 +0000

Rich,
Great article…and it reminds me of a presentation I’ve given over the years…Editing with Heart. I have always said that the editor’s job is to support the writer and help–not hinder–their success. Glad to see someone else coming from the same direction.

Thanks,
Linda O