Submitted by Valuable-Elevator511 t3_z5xoxl in books
namdor t1_iy0n2k8 wrote
The answer is Gordon Lish. He was Carver's editor. Of course Carver was a very good writer on his own, but Lish made the stories sing and helped Carver find his voice.
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Valuable-Elevator511 OP t1_iy13lna wrote
This is amazing. Thanks for going out of your way to get the link. It really makes writers a lot less intimidating. I kind of expect them to turn in perfect manuscripts but like people are saying, a good relationship with a good editor is key. Like Elton John and Bernie Taupin
namdor t1_iy2zsvl wrote
Yea! Carver and Lish are especially interesting. Most editorial relationships aren't this drastic, but this is an interesting case. I think Carver was the real deal but Lish helped pushed the writing up past the last hurdle of brilliance.
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