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Editors Quotes

Writers on their editors

Many writers say they simply Adore their editors, treating collaboration as a normal, even enjoyable, part of the process.

Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

I do a lot of brainstorming with my editors.

Quotes by Sara Shepard

Stuff that's truly off-trail was what appealed to 'Weird Tales' editors.

Quotes by Robert Weinberg

Like all editors, I assume, I'm a reactor.

Quotes by Robert Gottlieb

Adore Quotes

Most writers adore their editors, and I'm no exception.

Quotes by Linda Sue Park

You're at the mercy of the editors' hands.

Quotes by Kelly LeBrock

The age of celebrity editors and monstrous staffing are over.

Quotes by Felix Dennis

Frequently Asked Questions

How do writers generally feel about their editors in these quotes?
Most describe genuine affection, with one quote saying most writers Adore their editors.
Is there a more critical view of editors here?
Yes, one quote observes that writers are at the mercy of their editors' decisions, highlighting the power imbalance.
Does any quote compare editors to writers themselves?
Yes, one quote suggests some editors are failed writers, but adds that so are most writers by that same standard.
Is collaboration between writers and editors discussed?
Yes, one quote mentions doing a lot of brainstorming together with editors as part of the creative process.
What overall picture of the editor relationship emerges here?
It's a mix of dependency and genuine partnership, where editorial control and creative collaboration exist side by side.

Others are more wary, noting writers are often at the mercy of editorial decisions no matter their Age or experience.