Fortunately for me, and I’m sure for you, too, people know this about us. It’s why they choose to work with us. They know we care so much more than just about the words or the specific job.

We’re privileged to be some of the very first eyes on someone’s long-coming, soul-infused gift and it is not to be taken lightly.

I had to laugh at your comment about spelling errors. I, too, feel I’m incredibly thorough but the idea that one occasionally slips by is crushing. Hard to be human as an editor in that way!

I really enjoyed this post and thank you so much for sharing your process.

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.
Kate

Hey Mia,

What lovely comments. I’m delighted to hear you gave in to the writing forces, they obviously hassled you for a reason. I wish you so much luck with your course and your future career as a writer.

I certainly hope one day I get to read your work.

Kate

English is not my first language and I struggle with grammar a lot (even though I know the story is the main thing to focus on first)

I even stopped writing for years because of this overwhelming frustration. All those years of writing, all I thought about was writing so i never really managed to quit.

So I enrolled for an online writing course last year and the response I received on my writing was overwhelming. Even shocking actually (although in the very best sense). Those lovely lovely feedback from my fellow writers and tutor was enough spark to help me get up and start again.

I’m glad I started writing again and maybe it was a blessing I didn’t do it in my 20’s (when I was filled with burning ambition!)

Turning forty this year, I find my writing has a lot more depth and beauty. It is easier for me to control my emotions when I get annoyed with it.

So maybe one day soon I will get published and I hope I will be lucky enough to have someone like you looking over my writing.

Thank you so much for writing this article!

Yes! This is exactly it – the challenge gives me such a buzz and the satisfaction when the pieces all slot in to place is hard to describe.

Thank you so much for reading, I’m glad you enjoyed the article.

Kate

Thank you, Norah. I think I’ve got more excited than the author when I hear their good news. I’m literally bursting to announce they’ve signed with an agent or their publishing date is set. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the article.

I very much agree, Ann. An author needs to gel with an editor, and vice versa, and be on the same page, if you like! The doors of communication have to remain open, in my opinion, because once the edited manuscript is sent back to the author there are bound to be queries and follow up advice required.