How writers can embrace being edited

The professional nitpicker is your friend—honest. The seemingly arbitrary changes and brutal hacking of your magnificent prose are purposeful. Here’s what you should know.

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Editors are more than just a necessary evil; they’re a writer’s best friend.

Despite what can seem a contentious relationship, those objective, knowledgeable eyes detect and correct seemingly invisible flaws, helping your brilliance to shine.

Few of us love being edited, but writers can embrace the process by keeping these things in mind:

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