Hi Ms. Wade,

Thanks so much for doing this. I have a question about edits. We hear so much about how a book must be perfect, must be a standout in all ways and fashions, before an agent or editor will take it on...but at the same time we know that editing is an absolute necessity, and we see many helpful editors like yourself discussing intensive edits.

How much editing does a book need, then, before you will pass on it? Does voice or concept or a combination of them really carry the day, and plot points can be worked out in edits? What makes the decision for you that you have to have this book, if it isn't a great story start to finish?