Proof-Reading and Editing

There’s nothing wrong with being protective of your work, but do not be precious about it. Even if you think it’s good, the fact is that if your proof-readers don’t understand the point you’re making, no-one else will, so be open to making amendments.

You have probably chosen your proof-readers specifically for the knowledge they have in the subject matter. As such, they should have a better understanding of your work than the average reader. Before submission to a publisher, I tend to use t...