art of editing

I have such admiration for artists. Painters, illustrators, photographers, sculptors, musicians, designers, dancers, and more: they all reflect and refract the world through their work, providing us with insight, delight and occasionally a new perspective…

I could make this an incredibly short article by just writing the word ‘No’, but of course there’s more to the story than that. In this case, there is also a story behind the story.…

Here’s a puzzle for you to ponder. In your view, which of the following is most true? Editing essentially involves: a) wrangling unruly words into smooth sentences b) telling authors all the things they are…

Perhaps it is a quirk—or maybe a perk—of the job, but you’ll find that editors ask a lot of questions. We must, if we are to understand what writers are trying to say and to…

There is a saying that good editing is invisible. Since my Zen-inspired musing on voice and how to find it, I’ve been wondering if editing is—or should be—inaudible too. Just in case you missed it,…

Friendly and professional. That’s what I am to be in my business. In my interactions with clients and the care I give to my work, I am guided by those two qualities. However, despite my…

I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. There are many things I love about my job. One of the best aspects is the diversity of manuscripts that I get to edit. This year’s assortment…

I mean because the thing is because um like well you know how we don’t people don’t like talk like we write we sort of you know oh I’m going off over here and then…

One of the wonderful things about my job is the opportunity I have to work with authors in a variety of genres. From novels to memoirs to academic texts, each style of writing presents a…

First, you have to live. Before you can hatch an plot, be struck by inspiration or pursue that yearning to share your ideas with the world, you need to spend some time being alive. You…