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“Editing is a kind of creative activity where, in a perfect world, an author and an editor find that elusive oneness to understand each…

— Sahara Sanders

“Edit your author as you would be edited.”

— Barbara Sjoholm

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

— S. Kelley Harrell

“All creativity is based on quantum leaps and uncertainty.”

— Deepak Chopra

“And like all the better professions, editing is something of an art, too, if it’s done well, and something of a mystery as well.…

— Michael Korda

“When it comes to having your manuscript edited, the truth will set you free; just as soon as you rewrite the whole thing.”

— Al Boudreau

“Editors are the literary surgeons of the world.”

— Suzanne Steele

An editor is someone dedicated to destroying the work of a creator.

— Wally Wood

“A real editor isn't just someone you work with; he's your guide.”

— Ariel Levy

“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

“But above all, an author must write passionately and edit passionately.”

— Paul Collins

“Just recieved my manuscript from the editor and he didn't change a word. The word he didn't change was the.”

— Roy A Higgins