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Originally Posted by ereadingdotcom
Hi, Crich...
Gee, I find myself potentially putting my foot in my mouth here. I've personally worked with a number of New York Times bestselling authors, so I must be more careful what I say.
Let me put it this way: Yes.
Caveat: But not always. When they're really good, they need virtually no editing.
Caveat Part II: Oh, and new authors are very often willing to go above-and-beyond to follow editorial direction. It's the occasional one with an ego the size of a Pullman car that are really tough to deal with.
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Caveat Part II sounds like a problem that occurs in a lot of businesses. There's always someone new who thinks they know the job better than someone who has been in the business (whatever it is) for a far longer time. I imagine one thing most editors need is a thick hide and a large amount of patience when dealing with authors who have that mentality.