As a dev editor, this was one of the best way I've seen our jobs described: A great developmental editor has to operate in a similar space. We see the full picture of what an author is trying to build, understand their vision intimately, and then work silently in the background to strengthen the scaffolding of their book and shape it according to their vision.
As a dev editor, this was one of the best way I've seen our jobs described: A great developmental editor has to operate in a similar space. We see the full picture of what an author is trying to build, understand their vision intimately, and then work silently in the background to strengthen the scaffolding of their book and shape it according to their vision.
Thanks Kourtney, glad it resonated with you!