Editors are the experienced writers. They know what looks good and how to write for a captured audience. Editors know what to look for in a story to make the writing accessible to the readers. This could include the paragraph transitions and the overall layout of the article to make it easy to follow.

Grammar, spelling and punctuation are things which need to be fixed no matter what type of writing it is. Some things are bound to missed by even the most careful writer. The overall tone of the piece must be changed to fit the style of the writing.

The suggestions and changes made by an editor are for the benefit of you. The changes generally make the work tighter and more concise. In most cases, the editor makes changes so the writing reflects the topic of the story. Sometimes word choice can have a significant impact on the tone of the story and can cause problems because the overall feeling of the story has become slanted. Do not worry, it happens to even the best writers. How do you think that people like Jeffrey Simpson of the Globe and Mail became such strong writers. It was due to the fact that they had good editors to point out their mistakes so they could improve.

Remember that because your work was edited does not mean that you are a bad writer. The fact that the editor wants to publish your work means they believe you have done a great job.

Remember that editors are your friends. If you have a problem with something they have done ask them to explain it to you. You will be more than surprised to find out that they will take the time to tell you how your writing can be improved.