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...
15
Sep
Tag Archives: manuscript editing
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...
04
Aug
Should You Accept Every Editing Suggestion? What Every Author Should Know
Should you accept every editing suggestion? No, but you should understand why your editor made the recommendation before deciding w...
15
Jun
Beta Readers vs. Revision: What Beta Readers Can Tell You (and What They Can’t)
Beta readers and revision serve different purposes.
Beta readers report how a manuscript feels from a reader’s perspective. Revi...