Below are my "Do and Don't" watchwords for dealing with editors, which I promised to post today.
There's one important point I didn't get to last night: The editing process differs between articles and essays. An article, being more grounded in objective fact, is legitimately subject to heavier editing. An essay, being much about your voice, your experience, and your interpretation, is basically the writer's property. An editor may (and should) help you clarify and express yourself effectively, and keep you from flights of wordiness, but should not try to alter your voice or your point of view.
In books of all kinds, the editing process is usually collaborative rather than dictatorial. The editor doesn't insist on changes, but makes suggestions. We accept some and decline others. Sometimes the editor pushes harder, and then we discuss it harder. I've never had it degenerate into a standoff.
Reprising my final comment of last night, this was truly a wonderful class. I'll miss you.
· DEALING WITH EDITORS: a few do’s and don’ts and a maybe:
DO talk through your idea and plan for a piece with the editor beforehand. The most impt editing is done before the story is ever written.
DO notify (and ask permission) if you’re going to be late
DO cultivate a personal relationship, but w/o becoming a pest.
DO compliment an editor occasionally on good work. They don’t get many.
MAYBE negotiate the fee and other terms.
DON’T turn in anything careless, figuring “they’ll catch it if it’s wrong.”
DON’T warn them that a piece is too long, or hazy, or that you have any other doubts about it. The one exception is legal/ethical issues.
DON’T whine, nag, or bother them with inconsequential stuff
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