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Magic Eight-Ball, Is This a Proofread or a Copyedit?

Magic Eight-Ball, Is This a Proofread or a Copyedit?

When your magic eight-ball isn’t handy, follow these steps to figure out what is wanted when you’re asked to “look this over”: proofread, copyedit, line edit, or something more substantive. 

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Edit Faster! Triage for the Eight-minute Editor

Edit Faster! Triage for the Eight-minute Editor

Sometimes there just isn’t time (or budget, or even commitment) to fix everything. Here are the edits (in order) that will help them avoid embarrassment and move the piece in the direction of perfection even if it can’t go all the way.

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The Art of the Author Memo

The Art of the Author Memo

Summarize next steps for the manuscript and get the writer to do their part, with an author memo.

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Liability and the Content Editor

Liability and the Content Editor

Editors should look for and flag legal concerns in the content they edit, but should not—cannot, IMHO—be held ultimately responsible for it.

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How to Learn Structural Editing

How to Learn Structural Editing

Reading list to develop skills in structural/developmental editing.

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Do I Have to Spell It Out for You? Acronyms & Initialisms

Do I Have to Spell It Out for You? Acronyms & Initialisms

Got acronyms? Here’s how to style them in your work, plus when to explain them and how.

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