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Q&A: What are “queries”? [in editing & proofreading]

A:Writers query publishers when they send a book/article proposal. Editors query authors about matters in their manuscript. On the face

Whether you work alone in a home office or at a site filled with coworkers, chances are that few other

TL;DR no. But technically, an acronymn is made up of the initials that make up a term and turns out

When a product contains illustrations, graphs, and other visuals, a separate file containing them and their related instructions is submitted

Editing isn’t just about typo protection. Data security and content (intellectual property, or IP) privacy are core standards in editing

“My advice to anyone starting out freelancing?” says editor Barb Adamski, “Double your rates at least once in your career.”

Editing the references can take as long as it does to edit the document itself. Formatting is picky and slightly

Can you see that? Designs continue to lower their contrast, use smaller fonts, and are designed to be pretty but

Bigger than a style sheet, and specific to your business or organization, a house style is what you need!

Sometimes the words just don’t fit. Here are some easier ways to cut words after layout.