RE: Clozing out (or in...) - why we need a "third eye"

Proofreaders and editors have different jobs. The former finds superficial mistakes - typos, spelling, punctuation, etc. Editors read for clarity, flow, argument and a whole lot more. So, both have a role and each needs a brief. If I give something to someone to proof, I don't want it edited. I have had that experience and it changed everything about the book I was writing - from its underlying philosophy to its structure. So. Just no.

Yes, there are times I am precious about my writing! lol