Seeing a lot of confusion in newpub as to what an editor's job is. Even worse, about half of that confusion comes from editors.

Let's add some clarity ... Do authors need editors?

If their reason for writing is to cross finishing a book off the bucket list and maybe get some kudos from family and friends, no.

Just write the book, pass it around your inner circle, and pack it away in the closet.

But ...

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1 New writers are far more likely to be influenced by movies, video games & TV shows than books.

That's a problem because going in unfamiliar with the art form sets the difficulty higher. And finding success as a writer is already hard enough.

How does being well-read help? 2 You wouldn't try being a professional musician if you don't listen to music.

You wouldn't become a mechanic if you don't drive.

If you rush into writing books without a basic grasp of the form's strengths & limitations, you won't realize your potential.

What to do ...

This is why nonbelievers are disadvantaged at discussing Christian morality: Looking in from outside, they miss vital context.
Like Fr's next line👇

https://twitter.com/realpaullucas/status/1558096441419218945

Holy Church does not pretend morality happens in a vacuum. The 3 necessary elements of every moral act are
1. motive
2. means
3. context