Every writer needs an editor.
But only a smart writer knows to ask for one. A few weeks ago I received an e-mail message from her about a letter she had written to the Arizona Diamondbacks thanking them for their contributions to children in the Phoenix area. She asked if I would be willing to look over her letter before she submitted it as an editorial to the Arizona Republic. I was impressed both by her letter and by her request for editorial assistance. It created goodwill by graciously acknowledging the contributions of a supporter.