Editing Strategies: Checklists
Every now and then, someone asks me if there is a method to my editing. Do I go from “big picture” to “minutia,” for example.
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Create a Checklist of Your PDF Mark-up in 2 Clicks
In my previous post of this series, I showed you how to use the “text edits” tool to mark up changes in a PDF. Some
PDF Markup Basics for Proofreaders
Learn to use the tools proofreaders (and other production pros like editors) need to mark up corrections on a PDF using the 2023 free Adobe Acrobat Reader (or Pro).
Managing Risks as a Writer or Editor
No matter what kinds of materials they are involved in putting out, there are some basic concepts that help writers and editors mitigate a variety of business and legal risks.
Ethical Issues in Editing: What the Professional Standards Say
It’s not all shifting commas and eye colour, in editing. Pros are alert to myriad ethical and legal issues. Here are some of the standards we work to.
Editor Vs AI: Common Grammar Mistakes
Does a live editor make a difference? We pitted one against three software giants. See how it panned out!
Chunk Editing Tasks for Maximum Efficacy and Efficiency
By chunking the editorial tasks, we focus our attention and our decisions, resulting in maximum speed and efficacy.
“Plain Language” Editing Isn’t about Using Simple Words
Easy reading is the goal of most editors. Plain Language is a popular and respected set of principles that focus on structure as well as
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.
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.