This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately.
Most people expect editors to be completely infallible when it comes to writing. I think this is ridiculous. I can understand that as an editor I should take the time to proofread the things that I put on this blog and that I should edit any ads I post or emails I send out, but, honestly, that's asking a lot. Even when I do this I don't always catch everything because I'm human. I will make mistakes in my writing. And often I just want to write something and have it done without stressing about every single comma.
When I'm working, I'll stress about it, but when I'm not I probably won't. I trust myself and my writing abilities enough to not feel the need to fill my life with undue stress. To prove it to you, I'm not going to read through this at all before posting. Let me know if you find any errors. If you find tons, I understand, but if not please don't feel the need to persecute me needlessly. It doesn't make me feel good to receive emails from people who just want to be jerks online because they don't have to encounter a real person who has feelings. grrrr...
I promise you I will be the best editor I can possibly be and that if you are ever significantly unhappy with my work I will make it up to you in whatever way I can, even if that means not getting paid.
You sound as though you had a complaint. I know that you take a lot of pride in your work and always do the very best that you can. Hopefully anyone who hires you will see how conscientous and detailed you are and strive to be. There are lots of us out here who appreciate you and your talent!
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