Why do we need editors? to help readers, of course
Where do you start? at the beginning
A sense of order: logical development to please readers
A fresh start: repairing story leads
Tighter, please: pruning, compressing and strengthening
How can I tell you? let me count the ways: fixing quotations
Oops: common grammar errors: red flags for a few of the most common
Show me: description readers can see: concrete vs. abstract and overwriting
Wired for readers: melding news service material: creating one good story from several
