Remembering Alice Mayhew, a true 'editor of genius.'
For most authors, waiting for an editor’s reaction to a first draft of a new book is akin to torture. So, imagine the delight of a young writer when he heard his editor’s assessment of his latest work: “I think the novel is a wonder.”
There have not been many modern versions of Perkins. Editors these days jump from publishing house to house, and some don’t even really edit. Authors, often chasing the biggest cash advances, rarely stay loyal to one editor over the course of a career, as Perkins’ retinue did.
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