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@hope-ann I would classify proofreading as a technical skill since it only involves correcting errors, but other levels of editing are not. No two editors will revise a book exactly the same way. They may flag several of the same issues, but they may not suggest the same solutions. Editing is a creative endeavor, and editors have unique areas of strength, voices, and styles—just like writers. In order for an editor to do a good job, she has to be invested in the project and know the story inside and out.