Copy editing 101: Why a timeline matters
It’s surprising how often timelines go out of whack in written texts. It’s an editor’s job to straighten it all out – here’s how to do that.
Category: Editing How to be a good editor
What do proofreaders and editors do, exactly?
The book publishing process can be mysterious to outsiders. Here, I look at the different roles of proofreaders and editors.
When editors go the extra mile
Terry Pratchett’s official biography sheds light on his relationship with his editors. Key takeaway: they deserve our deepest thanks.
How to be a good editor – it’s all in the routine
Editing is mercilessly detail-driven, and people are imperfect. An editing routine is your defence against the chance of things going wrong.
A simple guide to apostrophes
Confused about where you are supposed to put an apostrophe when writing in English? Here’s a simple guide…
Editors – how to tell the good from the bad
You need an editor. But you aren’t really sure what an editor does, or how to tell if they are any good. Some tips…
How to spot plagiarism – for editors
Copying someone else’s work is just plain unethical. Here’s a tip on how to spot when text had been plagiarised from someone one else.
How to be a good editor
What do proofreaders and editors do, exactly?
The book publishing process can be mysterious to outsiders. Here, I look at the different roles of proofreaders and editors.
When editors go the extra mile
Terry Pratchett’s official biography sheds light on his relationship with his editors. Key takeaway: they deserve our deepest thanks.
How to be a good editor – it’s all in the routine
Editing is mercilessly detail-driven, and people are imperfect. An editing routine is your defence against the chance of things going wrong.
A simple guide to apostrophes
Confused about where you are supposed to put an apostrophe when writing in English? Here’s a simple guide…
Editors – how to tell the good from the bad
You need an editor. But you aren’t really sure what an editor does, or how to tell if they are any good. Some tips…
How to spot plagiarism – for editors
Copying someone else’s work is just plain unethical. Here’s a tip on how to spot when text had been plagiarised from someone one else.