Words can be confusing. There are thousands of words in the English language, and changing one little letter can completely change the meaning. To make the meaning as clear as possible, know the words that will try to confuse you: Adverse vs. Averse Uninterested vs. Disinterested Suppose vs. Supposed Oriented vs. Orientated Democratic Party vs. [...]
Sometimes, despite an editor’s best efforts, a mistake is printed. Some people think, “Oh well. Editors are human, after all.” But typos do have a lasting effect. At a minimum, a typo can smudge the reputation of the publisher or website where it was published. Readers often will not trust the credibility of a text [...]
When searching for an editor, keep in mind that journal editors and book editors have different skill sets. Be sure you choose the editor that fits with your publication type. Typically, academic journals have strict conformity rules and may not follow the Chicago Manual of Style. Articles are shaped to a specific format, and editing [...]
Recently, a potential client came to me and thought that I could have his book edited in a few weeks. Although there is no rule as to how long an editing job will take, there are ways to estimate how long you will spend on a project (and consequently how much you should charge). A [...]
Many people do not understand the different types of editing. They think editing is simply correcting grammatical mistakes and spelling errors. Understanding the three main types of editing and what type of editing your manuscript needs is important in having your manuscript reach its full potential. Proofreading—This type of editing covers the basics: spelling, grammar, [...]
With all of the different kinds of editing, grammar rules, and monotonous re-reading, editing can be a complicated and overwhelming process. Editing is undoubtedly crucial to the writing process. The article “Anyone Can Proofread a Newspaper,” from the October edition of the Editorial Inspirations newsletter, mentions that many newspaper companies have fired their editors. Unfortunately, [...]
When I was in a composition class in high school, the teacher had the students exchange our essays so we could “edit” each other’s works. My best friend edited mine, and I received my essay back with a few red marks and a “This is really good.” Of course, my essay was average at best, [...]
Editing is a craft. It is not something that just anyone can do. Anyone can read a book and find mistakes, but not anyone can be a copyeditor. A copyeditor takes patience, persistence, and attention to detail. A copyeditor must notice each individual mark on the paper and determine whether it has a purpose or [...]
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