Style guides and the copyeditor
Shiny new copyeditors often ask what they’re meant to do with a style guide, and can get them muddled up with style sheets. So I’m… Read More »Style guides and the copyeditor
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Ethical considerations in copyediting
Editing is a very personal service between author and editor, and one that should therefore be conducted ethically. That sounds rather dry, but ethics in… Read More »Ethical considerations in copyediting
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)
4 good reasons why you shouldn’t hire me as your copyeditor
‘What? Where’s the hard sell? Don’t you want the work?’ Why should I tell you not to hire me? Because it’s a waste of your… Read More »4 good reasons why you shouldn’t hire me as your copyeditor
Why I think editing and proofreading should be done by different people: one big reason and two cautionary tales
I’ve written before about proofediting, the smooshing together of editing and proofreading into a single stage when preparing text for publication. This time, I want… Read More »Why I think editing and proofreading should be done by different people: one big reason and two cautionary tales
Style sheets: authors, 3 sound reasons to provide to your editor for great results!
I’ve blogged about what goes into a style sheet and what the author needs to do when they receive a style sheet from their editor,… Read More »Style sheets: authors, 3 sound reasons to provide to your editor for great results!
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!
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
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
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