Just because content is on public display doesn’t mean it’s in the “public domain.” Learn what that term and 15
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10 Ways We Can Support Diversity in Publishing
See the update. Why am I—a distinctly non-diverse voice—giving advice on increasing diversity in publishing? Because we’re the only ones
Using Character Spaces Effectively
In the beginning, there wasn’t even space. “Writing in ancient Greece was broken by neither marks nor spaces,” writes Keith
Understanding Metadata
Metadata means “data about data.” In the book sense, that means the data that describes the book. It exists in
Copyediting for Ebooks
What can copyeditors do to make ebook production smoother and more hassle-free? I got a chance to talk to the industry’s
Updated Professional Editorial Standards from Editors Canada
Check out the newer post about the 2024 update to the PES. Editors Canada has just made the third update
Outside the Coloring Lines
If it’s got words in it, an editor will work on it. Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com,
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
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
Legal Liability and the Copyeditor
You know when the publisher wants you to accept responsibility for copyright infringement, plagiarism, and other legal issues that end