An Editor Qualities Which You Should Know

Do you know that editors are God’s blessings to the literary world and champions for us readers? Being an editor and a good one is thus not everyone’s cup of tea. Even if you’re fluent in English that doesn’t mean you are a successful editor because editorial skills and qualities are beyond basic language skills.

So, here are the skills and qualities which should be present in an editor.

·        Have rigid self-esteem. They don’t feel the requirement to put their hands all over your copy if it’s good enough as is.

·        Are prudent copywriters. Whatever work they do looks for better.

·        Aren’t raging egotists. They relate to writers as equals.

·        Don’t change their minds.  They edit the content as per their knowledge and don’t ask for a different angle for your story if circumstances have changed they require to change the content.

·        Understand business customs. They inform you regarding their content or edits according to the latest writing or editing trend.

·        Are standardized. They keep a record of many writers working on more than one story for a number of problems.

·        Have a rigid hold of their publication.  They know their readers, their path to the subject or their specific department. As a result, they can explain why content is or isn’t a good fit.

·        Recommend Sources. If they can’t share particular names, they can suggest types of sources to click.

·        Follow through. Whether it’s on the engagement of fast turnaround edits, contracts delivered when they say they will be or that you’ll get paid what and when you’re supposed to.

·        Show gratitude. When you did a good job, they say thank you, share your praise publicly, and give you assignments.

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