The article discusses the role of editors in selecting personal essays for publication. Jada Gomez, a Senior Platform Editor, emphasizes the balance between personal storytelling and the needs of the publication's audience. She values essays that evoke emotion and connection. Editors have the responsibility to kindly decline submissions that do not fit, while also encouraging self-publishing options to ensure writers can share their narratives. This approach fosters a supportive community and emphasizes the importance of each writer's story.
you don't want people to think their stories don't matter. At the same time, we have to keep in mind that we're looking for stories for our publication that will serve our readers.
It can even be a matter of we just published something like that last week. It doesn't have to be that the story is not a fit for the publication I edit.
#storytelling #publishing #personal-essays #editorial-decision-making #reader-engagement #medium #editorial-process #editing #writers-feedback
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