The Value of an Editor in Family History Writing

Whether you’re a professional writer or someone capturing the stories of their family, you need an editor – someone who helps refine your writing without losing your voice. For me, that person is my friend

Paula Delesha

. She’s not a professional editor, but she’s a great writer, has a sharp eye for grammar, and—most importantly, she helps me maintain my own voice — imperfections and all.

In this episode of Behind the Story, Paula and I have a fun discussion about our editing process and reveal some game-changing insights about making stories better while also maintaining your own voice.

Paula Anderson-Delesha and I met about 25 years ago while working at a Marketing Communications & Design Agency. We became fast friends, bonding over our love of clear and effective communication, efficient processes and poking fun at ourselves.

In this episode I reference a great workshop on creative critique that I recently participated. It was led by

Aryn Youngless

and hosted by

Robin of GenStack Coterie

.

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