Is it possible to become an editor if you're a bad writer?

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<p>Hypothetically (<em>shuffles awkwardly away</em>)</p>

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<p>well, probably not. but you can work on your writing.</p>

3

<p>Yes, if the quality of a lot of books I’ve seen is any indication.</p>

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<p>The question I would pose is: Why would you (or “whoever” you’re speaking of) want to be an editor if you aren’t that great of a writer?</p>

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<p>^I find that I’m much better at critiquing work (friends in creative writing programs) than writing. I like helping ideas develop and grow rather than making them up for myself.</p>

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<p>So are you talking about like editor as in high school newspaper/yearbook or like editor as in job?</p>

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<p>I’m talking job-wise.</p>

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<p>If you’re a great editor, then sure, but if you’re a really bad writer, that might make someone question whether or not you’re a very good editor.</p>