Editing Quote by Alice Munro
“'The New Yorker' was really my first experience with serious editing. Previously, I'd more or less just had copyediting with a few suggestions - not much.”
About This Quote
Source Magazine: The New Yorker, 1975
Serious editing involves deep structural work beyond superficial copyediting.
In simple terms: Serious editing goes beyond surface fixes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace thorough editing for quality work.
Themes
editing
writing
craft
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
advice
literary
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- article polishing
- manuscript preparation
- academic papers
Key Concepts
structural revision
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- When is deep editing essential?
- How to balance author voice with editorial changes?
A Different Perspective
Deep editing is time‑consuming and may clash with authorial intent.
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