This hasn't happened to me, but maybe it has to you. Before I begin... and to prevent misunderstanding or people's opinions becoming set in stone... I don't think my writing is the greatest in the world. Now read on with that in mind.
Have you ever sent a story, novel or article to an editor and they replied with gushing praise about how wonderful your writing is? The editor is genuinely ecstatic to have discovered such talent and can't hold back their pleasure.
Even if an editor did think this, would they actually say it?
If they did say it, it might be seen as unprofessional or financial suicide. The writer might feel compelled to ask for more money or look elsewhere at a bigger market. The writer might get ideas above his/her station.
Surely a smart editor plays it cool, as knows full well that the market is saturated with writers? The clever editor praises the writer a little to keep them motivated, but not too much so as to lose them or pay more.
What do you think? What are your experiences?
Have you ever sent a story, novel or article to an editor and they replied with gushing praise about how wonderful your writing is? The editor is genuinely ecstatic to have discovered such talent and can't hold back their pleasure.
Even if an editor did think this, would they actually say it?
If they did say it, it might be seen as unprofessional or financial suicide. The writer might feel compelled to ask for more money or look elsewhere at a bigger market. The writer might get ideas above his/her station.
Surely a smart editor plays it cool, as knows full well that the market is saturated with writers? The clever editor praises the writer a little to keep them motivated, but not too much so as to lose them or pay more.
What do you think? What are your experiences?