A guest post from Annette Lyon for The Creative Penn
As a writer, I’ve been edited, so I know how it feels. Most of the time, I’ve had talented editors, but periodically I run into an editor who tries to change my voice and personality rather than doing their job by polishing my work. So when I’m on the other side of the fence, wearing my editor cap, I work hard to maintain a client’s voice and vision while making their work even better.
My publishing credits include seven novels, a cookbook, and over a hundred articles. My editing work has included writers who run the gamut of experience and skill, from wet-behind-the-ears beginners to New York Times bestsellers.
Over and over, I find many of the same things... More...
