Checklists for everyone! How I use them
Use checklists to avoid having to remember every last thing and to ensure that no essential step is omitted. Saves time, saves angst. What’s not to like?
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CIEP conference 2022: Editing in a Diverse World
If it’s the second weekend in September, it’s the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading’s (CIEP) annual conference. Three days of editorial goodies, packed in… Read More »CIEP conference 2022: Editing in a Diverse World
Perfectionism – the enemy
I’m so happy to be back with my blog after a summer break. I’m kicking off with a whopper! As Voltaire didn’t say, but is… Read More »Perfectionism – the enemy
National Freelancers Day 2022 was inspirational
On 16 June, I attended my first National Freelancers Day, an online conference organised by IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed here… Read More »National Freelancers Day 2022 was inspirational
Four ways to keep the price of a copyedit down
When you’re writing for publication, your text will need to be copyedited. And proofread. No one likes overpaying for a service. No copyeditor likes being… Read More »Four ways to keep the price of a copyedit down
Briefing your copyeditor
Publishers’ briefs to freelance copyeditors range from the wonderful to the woeful. Authors’ briefs to freelance copyeditors can also range from the wonderful to the… Read More »Briefing your copyeditor
How long will the edit take? 8 factors that decide
Just how long is that legendary piece of string? There are two kinds of time to think about – the number of hours of editing… Read More »How long will the edit take? 8 factors that decide
18 favourite blogs about editing, freelancing and language
Given that freelance editorial work is so often a solitary occupation, editors (and proofreaders!) grab every chance they can to connect with people who share… Read More »18 favourite blogs about editing, freelancing and language
National Stress Awareness Month 2022
April is National Stress Awareness Month. This is at least a fifteen-minute read, but I make no apology for it. A few days ago, I… Read More »National Stress Awareness Month 2022
What are zombie rules and what do you do about them?
Zombie rules – great name, isn’t it? What does it mean, though? Think of your traditional zombie – doesn’t realise it’s dead, and won’t stop… Read More »What are zombie rules and what do you do about them?
