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
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...