I'm really happy to have the chance to talk about the editing process. It's something that I think doesn't get the weight it deserves, especially with the rise of self-publishing.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think editors have to come out of a certain kind of community.
I'm a big fan of editing and keeping only the interesting bits in.
Editing is such a voyeuristic treat for me. I land on a theme and ask authors to pen works that fit the topic.
The process of editing is what I enjoy most - putting the pieces together and making sense out of them.
It's not like publishing is perfect. Far from it. The industry is struggling to adapt and survive, and it's incredibly frustrating trying to break in.
With an audience it's now, there are no editors around. It's just me and the audience and it's what I like best.
Despite what you hear about the publishing industry being a fixed game that you can only get in if you know somebody, I'm here in person to tell you it ain't so. If your stuff is really any good, sooner or later some editor will take a chance on you.
Editing is kind of a solitary job.
My self-editing process is intense.
I have been blessed to have the same editor and work for a great publishing house.
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