"It's easy to fall into the trap of agreeing to unrealistic deadlines and too little pay."

Editor Moriah Richard on stronger stories and smarter pitches.

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Jun 17, 2025

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In this edition of Editor’s Insight, I spoke with fiction and nonfiction editor Moriah Richard about her work on novels and her role as a commissioning editor at Writer’s Digest.

We spoke about why hiring a professional editor can transform your writing, as well as what magazine editors are really looking for when they commission.

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Moriah Richard

Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. They are currently the managing editor of Writers Digest magazine.

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"It's easy to fall into the trap of agreeing to unrealistic deadlines and too little pay."

Editor Moriah Richard on stronger stories and smarter pitches.

This post is for paid subscribers