Editors Quote by Jon Weisman
“I have always had a hard time revising my work as a journalist, which was never much of a problem. You always have editors as backstops. Their job is to perfect your story. Most of them want to be useful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Journalism Practices, 2015
Editors serve as safety nets, helping journalists refine stories, though reliance on them can impede self‑editing skills.
In simple terms: Editors improve work, but may cause dependence.
Key Takeaway
Develop self‑editing habits.
Themes
journalism
editing
collaboration
Mood
practical
reflective
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- freelance writing
- content creation
Key Concepts
media studies
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists improve without editors?
- What balance yields best quality?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance may reduce personal growth.
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