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Tips for editors: Academic referencing 101

One of the things a proofreader or copy editor might be asked to do is to check academic references. Here’s a guide to getting that done…

House style guides are part of an editor’s toolkit. But are they useful in contexts where resources are thin on the ground?

Editors need computers and software and a desk. But they also need people skills – and a dash of respect will give them superhero status.

Apart from the knowledge that is in your head, hands and heart, there are some tools of the trade you’ll need to be a copy editor.

Conscious language is important in editing and writing. And some usages are just infuriating: let’s start with the word granny.

How to do curation: Tools for finding relevant and interesting content to share with your readers on your website, or on social media.

What editing is and isn’t (hint – it is not about someone taking a red pen to your work).