Biting the Beast in the (EDITED)

Okay. Really this is about editing. Editing has been on my mind a lot lately, as, well, that's what I've been keeping myself busy with. Not just editing my own stuff, because that's part of being a writer. It's what we do (if you don't, you won't make it as a writer). Rather, editing other people's stuff is on my mind. I have a few thoughts on editing other people's stuff, and I thought I would share. See, this is a dangerous topic. This is where I could alienate myself and make enemies forever, maybe even ruin my career. Editing other people's…