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Starchild1983 No problem. Some will try to enlist the aid of the best "editor" on the basis of technical merit . Some will try to enlist an editor on the basis of "friendliness- easy to chat with- nicest", etc. It's a tough call for anyone, especially if it their first time writing a manuscript. I would lean 55/45, technical over sweetness, but again, that's just my opinion. The editor has a job to do, and sometimes they DO have to be a bit strict. Hopefully, they will be strict in a kind and helpful way. My dad once told me, "Before you complain about (how to do) something you think is wrong, think of at least two different ways that it could be fixed and done well". A good editor should be able to provide a couple of different - even divergent- edits (for the logic and plan of the workpiece), and a rational argument for each. (Grammar is another story and stands on its own merits). I hope this helps.
