Why Does Editing Feel So Personal?
Have you ever received feedback on something you wrote and felt your stomach drop?
Maybe you thought you'd done a good job. Mayb...
29
Sep
Monthly Archives: September 2026
22
Sep
Can An Editor Be Wrong About Your Manuscript?
Yes. An editor can be wrong about your manuscript.
I know that may sound like an odd thing for an editor to say. After all, you ...
15
Sep
Why Do Two Editors Give Different Feedback?
You’ve received feedback from two editors, and they don’t agree.
One says your opening works. The other says it needs work.
O...
08
Sep
How Does an Editor Know What Your Manuscript Needs?
An editor doesn't just open a manuscript and know what it needs.
At least, I don't.
I have to read it. I have to pay attentio...
03
Sep
What Should Authors Expect From Editorial Feedback?
If you've never worked with an editor before, you may have some idea of what editorial feedback looks like: comments in the margins...