What they are, why they matter, and how to use them Readability assessments (or indexes) aren’t getting much love because
Year: 2016
Seen in the Manuscript
Should an editor share that difficult or terrific bit from the edit in progress? Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com, I
Who Edits the Dictionary?
Nine times, the Merriam-Webster dictionary gets edited. And still, users report errors. But what do you expect from 3000 pages of
Counting the Days
There’s more than one calendar in use in this world. Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com I talk about some of
It’s About Time
A few things about time that should tweak an editor’s senses, and that an online search might miss — today, in my How
Little-Known Word Shortcuts
Word shortcuts you won’t want to live without. Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com. Go to the last edit point
Apps for Editors
More than a dozen categories of apps that will make your smartphone a totally legit business expense. Get my recommendations in
8 Flubs to Watch for in eBook Conversion
Ebook conversion is rife with errors of automation. Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com, I highlight 8 common snafus, from a
Document Confidential
Three levels of password protection for your files, and how to remember those passwords, today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com.
Astronomy Before Bedtime
Sci/Why has invited me into their blogging roster. Every six weeks, I’ll be posting a story there somehow related to