When You're the Editor

Pennsylvania Lawyer, Vol. 33, No. 44, 2011

Widener Law School Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-16

6 Pages Posted: 8 Apr 2011 Last revised: 23 Jul 2015

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Anna P. Hemingway

Widener University - Commonwealth Law School

Jennifer M. Lear

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: April 5, 2011

Abstract

This article provides editing tips and advice for editors of other people’s writing. It starts with the premise that editing other writers’ work requires many of the same skills as self-editing. It goes on to suggest, however, that in addition to using those skills, editors should adopt several unique strategies to more efficiently revise other writers’ drafts. It recommends that lawyers as editors take on the roles of reader, manager, coach, and copy editor. The article also provides editing advice for lawyers to follow as they comment on other writers’ drafts.

Keywords: legal writing, editing

Suggested Citation

Hemingway, Anna P. and Lear, Jennifer M., When You're the Editor (April 5, 2011). Pennsylvania Lawyer, Vol. 33, No. 44, 2011, Widener Law School Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-16, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1803693

Anna P. Hemingway (Contact Author)

Widener University - Commonwealth Law School ( email )

3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9380
United States

Jennifer M. Lear

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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