Considering if editing is the right career
- Do you love reading and language?
- Do you want to be a lifelong learner? Some fields will require you to learn new things constantly.
- Are you OK with working behind the scenes?
- Do you really want to be a writer? Editors are often frustrated writers. If you want to write, then write.
- Do you want to be a writer with a day job? You may find it difficult to write after a long day of editing, but it is not impossible.
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