
Some time after receiving the first round of edits, a writer may wonder whether or not her editor hates her. Surely, the theory goes, if her editor liked her, the suggested changes wouldn’t be so terrible.
The good news is that receiving extensive edits from an editor does not mean that an editor hates a writer or her story. One can assume that the editor has perfectly warm feelings towards both. Most likely. Probably. Though it is best not to think about it too hard. It is an editor’s job to edit, after all, regardless of how much he appreciates a manuscript.
But if you are a writer who is concerned about maintaining a good relationship with your editor, I have a few suggestions to facilitate that process.
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1. Meet Your Editor in Person
Some people may disagree with this tip, but I suggest that…
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