I’ve spent the better part of the past ten years as an editor for both online and offline publications. When I first started, I felt unfulfilled and defeated. To me, being an editor meant that I had failed as a writer.No related posts.
The Rising Value of Editors on the Web
October 1, 2008 By 6 Comments
I’ve spent the better part of the past ten years as an editor for both online and offline publications. When I first started, I felt unfulfilled and defeated. To me, being an editor meant that I had failed as a writer.Trackbacks
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[...] One theme that underscores #editorchat is the future of online publishing. This is an important subject — one I recommend you pay close attention to — with huge implications and upside potential. With the web starting to replace failing newspapers and magazines, the value of web editors will rise. [...]
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[...] then go find something else to do. This is not to say blogging is not hard work, because it is. This post (my first one) took me over 5 hours to [...]
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[...] It took me almost 15 years to get over fears! Finally I worked to courage to start this blog, picked a date to publish, and just did it. All better [...]
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[...] By now you’ve probably heard the expression that getting information from the internet is like drinking from a fire hose. Your success is contingent on your ability to siphon off the good stuff. This is why you must think like an editor. [...]
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[...] Wordful, editors are highest up on the ladder. Why? Because they’re the filter between what gets written and what gets [...]
[...] always editing and reediting my work to the point of zero progress. Take a look at my first post here – that took me over four hours to write! Advice: write it, edit it and post it and then [...]