Are we not speaking here of "apples and oranges"? In another setting/venue/whatever there are lurking those with blue pencils , but here much of the editing should just be restricted to positive criticism.

And yes, I have as well, done "both" and must agree that writing and editing are v. different, (uh-oh...another metaphor/cliche/etc. can it possibly be?),
Birds of a Feather.