15 lessons on editing and proofreading, from Benjamin Franklin
What can a long-dead American politician tell editors? Quite a lot! Here are 15 pieces of sound advice. #1…
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Your new year’s resolution – no peeving!
A few years ago, the marvellous John McIntyre, late of the Baltimore Sun, coined peeververein, from peever + verein (German for club – the kind… Read More »Your new year’s resolution – no peeving!
10 festive fun links, 2021
Season’s greetings! As we in the northern hemisphere wind down into the end-of-year hibernation (everyone else: enjoy your summer!), I thought I’d dig out some… Read More »10 festive fun links, 2021
Can I edit my own writing?
So, can you edit your own writing? Sure you can, to a degree. You’ll make it a bit better. Leave as much time as possible… Read More »Can I edit my own writing?
‘Apt words’ and the author’s voice
What is the author’s voice? What does Apt Words have to do with apt words? Quite a lot
Why does my publisher insist on a copyedit? What’s its value?
Where does copyediting fit into the publishing sequence? Why do (most) publishers insist on it? What’s its value?
How do I hire a copyeditor or proofreader?
Hiring a copyeditor or proofreader for the first time can be a bit scary. I talk you through the steps to take to get a great result.
The 5 kinds of editing: I need a proofreader, right? What’s a copyeditor do?
Confused by copyediting v proofreading? What about developmental editing, structural editing and line editing? Don’t know which to ask for? Read on!
How much does copyediting cost? And why can’t you give me a firm price?
Want to know what to expect to pay for a copyedit? Advice for people within and outside the publishing industry
#CIEP2021 (aka the 2021 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading annual conference)
An overview of the CIEP conference for 2021 – CPD and community in abundance.
