Interesting, who would you define as a ‘helpful’ editor? Would it be limited to people with formal journalism skills or would someone of equal ability to yourself be beneficial for the benefit of a fresh eye?
Someone of equal or greater ability who can clearly explain their judgments.
Editors in a formal journalistic setting carry responsibility; if something is difficult to understand, wrong, or badly worded they’re on the hook. Whereas a friend is more likely to say ‘Oh that’s nice’ for fear of offending you.
Interesting, who would you define as a ‘helpful’ editor? Would it be limited to people with formal journalism skills or would someone of equal ability to yourself be beneficial for the benefit of a fresh eye?
Someone of equal or greater ability who can clearly explain their judgments.
Editors in a formal journalistic setting carry responsibility; if something is difficult to understand, wrong, or badly worded they’re on the hook. Whereas a friend is more likely to say ‘Oh that’s nice’ for fear of offending you.