Showing posts with label What Editors Wished Writers Knew. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

What Editors Wished Writers Knew


by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @KHutch0767

I’ve always thought of myself as a writer first and then an editor. There are distinct differences between the two roles. Throughout my experience as an editor, I’ve encountered a few scenarios that can sometimes lead to misunderstandings between writers and editors. This is regrettable because our objectives are often aligned—to produce a well-written project, publish it, and potentially receive recognition. The cherry on top or goal would be to have all these things and get paid.