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.
Tag: editing
Word’s Track Changes – what writers need to know
Writing is a creative process. But when text gets turned over to an editor, things get changed. Here’s how writers can track those changes.
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.
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… just a waste of time?
House style guides are part of an editor’s toolkit. But are they useful in contexts where resources are thin on the ground?
How to be a superhero editor
Editors need computers and software and a desk. But they also need people skills – and a dash of respect will give them superhero status.
Word’s Track Changes – what writers need to know
Writing is a creative process. But when text gets turned over to an editor, things get changed. Here’s how writers can track those changes.
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.
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… just a waste of time?
House style guides are part of an editor’s toolkit. But are they useful in contexts where resources are thin on the ground?
How to be a superhero editor
Editors need computers and software and a desk. But they also need people skills – and a dash of respect will give them superhero status.