What are editors really saying?

Sometimes it's hard for authors to communicate to their editors exactly what it is they're looking for in an edit. But it's also difficult for the editors to tell authors certain things as well. We all know how important clear editor-author communication is, but that doesn’t mean it's always achieved. Unspoken expectations on both sides of this relationship – about fees, timelines, who is responsible for what – can lead to disastrous results, and both parties pay a price. Remember, our goal is to make your manuscript the best it can be. But different editors might do this in different ways. So, here follows:

10 Things Your Freelance Editor Might Not Tell You—But Should

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