Fostering Great Writer-Editor Relationships (Session B)
Writers need to know that their editors are giving feedback that will improve their stories. Editors need to know that the writers they’re working with trust them. Both writers and editors have ended up in working relationships that were rocky at best. However, the writer-editor partnership can be creatively fulfilling for both parties. How do writers and editors build trust and learn to communicate with each other so that their collaborations produce the best stories possible? Join our expert panel of editors and authors who have worked with each other – and certainly have stories to tell. Panelists: Jason Sizemore (moderator), Maurice Broaddus, Dr. Chesya Burke, Katherine Monasterio, Bryan Young. Track: GCWS Editing.