development editing
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.
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