Writer vs. Editor, Magic vs. Bird

On Sarah's blog, Kevin Burton Smith addressed the writer-editor relationship. I commented:

Having worked both sides of the desk, I find submitting to editors to be the only true litmus test for writing. Even if an editor makes no comments at all, I will see the piece a bit differently each time I go over it, and eventually the piece will be right for the market I have in mind.

I'm glad to be on good terms with the writers who submit to TD and the editors to whom I've submitted. But just as Magic and Bird always played each other hard, I give my best and hope to get your best. And like Magic and Bird, we'll raise each other's game.