Why is copyediting important?
I was at lunch with some old friends from university when one of them decided to explain to me that my job is utterly unimportant,… Read More »Why is copyediting important?
Editorial advice for scholars
7 ways copyediting improves the quality of writing
I’m back for a new season of blog posts, and very happy about it! So let’s get stuck in with a look at the raison… Read More »7 ways copyediting improves the quality of writing
Authors! How to deal with your author queries (AQs)
As a copyeditor of humanities and social sciences, a lot of my time is spent raising queries for authors, and then dealing with their responses,… Read More »Authors! How to deal with your author queries (AQs)
5 key ways to prepare your files for editing
How to save money, speed things up and avoid annoying your copyeditor in five easy steps.
Mapping your writing: how story arcs help nonfiction writers
Mapping your book before you start writing, and keeping your reader in mind, makes the writing easier and faster!
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?
