All editors are not created equal.

I'm not talking about skill.

I'm talking about the kinds of editors. We all call ourselves editors, but I assure you, we don't all do the same job.

I am NOT in acquisitions. I have no control whatsoever over whether a writer's work ever sees publication.

I do words. I work with grammar and usage and style. I am a fiction editor. I do developmental work if it's needed.

I am not in acquisitions.

Therefore, I can't help how many times someone has been rejected by acquisitions editors for whatever publications they've submitted MSs to.

That's not my job.

I can, however, help ensure your writing is the best it can be BEFORE you submit to another one.

Where you choose to submit your work is entirely on you.

Do your due diligence there, too. But first, if you want to work with a developmental/line/copy editor, do that same due diligence. Find the right onw.

My bio tells you what you need for basics. The rest? My website.

First of all, if you write nonfiction, I'm probably not who you want. I have done a little, but I've been very picky about projects.

If you're an indie author who writes pretty much any kind of genre fiction, I might be who you want. At least that's the right wheelhouse.

If somehow you've read my bio and my info page ( http://grammargeddon.com/karen-s-conlin/ ) and you still choose to contact me about, let's say, a children's book . . .

I'll tell you no thank you, and I'll do my best to point you toward someone likely to say yes.

Please, @SamJohnsonBook, perhaps this will help you.

I think we're talking about two very different kinds of editors.

I've been up front about what kind I am ever since I got here in 2014. It's even in my bio.

I hope this is of use to you.