Okay, in that spirit, I want to talk about a group of editors that are simply, wildly incredible for a moment.



Editors are like anyone else, there are great ones and terrible ones, and some that are just very harried and trying to get by.



When you get a great one, KEEP THEM.

I myself did not understand the position of the editor for a long time, way too long, actually, in my career. They're not there to proofread, they're not there to be your puppet or punching bag.

They are there to keep the trains running on time, to be a sounding board, a debate team, quality control, a cheerleader, a conscience, and an idea machine, among other things.



Some of the best are like the best FX artist, if they are good, you don't see their work.