Most editors started as writers, and when working on a manuscript or draft, that can cause problems. Writers fear it, and editors hope to avoid openly doing this: hijacking a manuscript and making it their own. For some editors, it's a major challenge to not insert your own voice and ideas. I guess that's the nature of making developmental and heavy copy edits. When I was in grad school, our ... Read the Post

  Whether you're a writer, know a writer, or are just an avid reader, you've probably heard of the "editor." What is an editor and why are they so important in the publishing process? As an editor, I can tell you exactly what editors do. Professional editing is far beyond proofreading and spell checking (those things are important too, though). Check it out! Grammar Checks and ... Read the Post