“Are you going to make my work perfect?” is a question or rather a desire often expressed by clients. In this Ed’s Elevenses blog post, I am going to be full and frank about whether or not editorial perfection is a realistic expectation and an achievable mission. I hope clients, authors, and language users alike will benefit from understanding the pragmatic considerations underlying editorial work, and join us in contributing to a healthier editor–client relationship.
Editorial Perfection – Yea or Nay?
