In personal essay editing, the editor's role is to identify stories that evoke emotion and resonate with readers. Acknowledging the emotional weight of submissions, editors aim to provide feedback that values writers' efforts. The Medium platform allows writers not just to pitch but to self-publish, ensuring their voices are heard even if their stories don't fit traditional publication criteria. By nurturing diverse narratives, editors maintain reader interest while also fostering a supportive environment for aspiring writers.
I think for editors, it’s mostly important to see if there’s something in that personal essay that would resonate with 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.
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