
The Intuition of the Editor: A Personal Approach to Editing
The Role of Intuition and Instinct in the Editing Process Editing, while grounded in technical skill and structural understanding, is ultimately a deeply intuitive art. At its core, editing requires not only logical sequencing but also an acute sensitivity to rhythm, emotion, and atmosphere. Many of the editor’s most impactful decisions arise not from formal rules but from instinct—an internal sense of timing and emotional resonance that is difficult to quantify but immediately felt. Intuition in editing is developed through















