Books Quote by Stephen King

What editors are obliged to appear to say that

— Naomi Wolf

It is extremely unfortunate that an editor's own life and practice should be notoriously at variance with his written principles.

— Victoria Woodhull

Truth is, every writer has to be a good editor, and you have to edit yourself. It's a skill every writer has to acquire.

— Lisa Scottoline

“My first editor used to say that eighty-five per cent of what goes on in a novelist's head is none of his business, a…

— Stephen King

Every writer needs an editor. I don't care how good you are or think you are.

— Nora Roberts

There are plenty of bad editors who try to impose their own vision on a book. (…) A good novel editor is invisible.

— Terri Windling

Every first-rate editor I have ever heard of reads, edits and rewrites every word that goes into his publication.... Good editors are not 'permissive';…

— Peter Drucker

“Writers write; editors make it readable.”

— Val Edward Simone

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

— Ariel Levy

There are plenty of bad editors who try to impose their own vision on a book.

— Terri Windling

“Being editors is not the best way to wealth. We all feel this now, and highwaymen are not respected any more like they used…

— E. Nesbit

The writer, as I see it, has the right of way, so it's up to the reader to look out.

— Gary Lutz