What Does My Editor Mean by “This Isn’t Clear”?
You're reading through your edited manuscript when you come across a comment in the margin:
“This isn't clear.”
You read the ...
20
Oct
writing and editing
13
Oct
Why Didn’t My Editor Just Fix It?
Why didn’t my editor just fix it?
If you’ve ever opened your edited manuscript and found a comment like “I’m not sure this is cl...
06
Oct
What Does a Good Author-Editor Relationship Look Like?
We've spent the last several posts looking at what happens when you put your manuscript in an editor's hands.
How does an editor...
29
Sep
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...
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...
25
Aug
Why I Don’t Read Every Manuscript the Same Way
The questions I ask before editing, and why they matter to your manuscript
When an author sends me a manuscript, they may assume...
18
Aug
What Are You Missing When You Read Your Own Manuscript?
You’ve read your manuscript so many times that you know what comes next.You know the sentence you’re about to read. You know what the c...