Editing 101: Tips and Strategies for Working with Writers

Editing is more than just crossing out words with a red pen. Helping an author shape their writing is a complex, collaborative task that can take many forms, from beta reading to proofreading. This handy guide provides an overview of the different types of editing, along with key principles that all editors should abide by. It also offers real-world advice for how editors can avoid common pitfalls, practice tactful communication, and maintain positive relationships with authors, even in the...