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The Two Basic Rules of Editing (and the Rookie Mistake)

Big-picture editing is a series of judgment calls. But how should those judgment calls be conveyed to the writer? Two rules stand the test of time: (1) Praise. (2) Ask questions.
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What Is a Developmental Editor and What Can You Expect?

photo by Professor Bop / Flickr Today's guest post is excerpted from Perfect Bound: How to Navigate the Book Publishing