"Editorial": A Mnemonic

The best editors and editorial operations are characterized by the following:

Ego: Check it at the door—the writer gets top billing.

Diplomacy: Writers and editors—the twain must meet.

Implications: What is the context within which the writing exists?

Technical: Mastery of hardware, software, and editorial consistency is in place.

Ownership: Editing is "anonymous" and in the background.

Restraint: No over-editing; quality, not quantity, spells success.

Information: New content/information is quickly assimilated.

Adaptable: Shift gears regarding author preferences, priorities, contexts, and styles.

Lean: Economy and efficiency reign—maximum production with minimum effort.