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“Words sometimes tumble out before I can self-edit.”

— Rebecca Bloom

“The process of editing a piece of writing seems sometimes a lot like natural selection. Your efforts never really eliminate the mistakes. You just…

— John A. Ashley

“Editing is the very edge of your knowledge forced to grow--a test you can't cheat on.”

— S. Kelley Harrell

“Even with my focused intention to be eloquent and reflect perfect grammar, syntax, and punctuation in my writing, I still flub up occasionally. Thank…

— Susan C. Young

“A good editor doesn't rewrite words, she rewires synapses.”

— S. Kelley Harrell

“I have officially decided that I will document every word I say. Not for the reason that I need to remember them, but for…

— Zoe B

“When I'm writing, I make words my b*tch. But when I'm editing, the words make me their b*tch. It all equals out in the…

— Richard B. Knight

“I confess... if I typo a Facebook post I will edit it. I know it's only Facebook but it's an editing sickness.”

— Michelle M. Pillow

“In my job, nobody ever says a word when you do something right, but make one mistake?”

— John R. Erickson

“Authors," he murmured with a grin. "You all think your work is flawless, and anyone who tries to change a single word is an…

— Lisa Kleypas

“Edit your manuscript until your fingers bleed and you have memorized every last word. Then, when you are certain you are on the verge…

— CK Webb

“You will never learn how to write well if you don't learn how to edit.”

— Sarah Gerdes