How to Cushion Author Queries
Professional writers develop a thick skin; they learn not to take suggestions or criticisms as attacks on their self-worth. Today,
Verify to Hone Your Editorial Sixth Sense
Every time you check content, you develop your editorial sixth sense. In my How To column at Copyediting.com today, I give four
Copyeditors’ Sixth Sense — Build it Now
Get a life. Your ‘editorial sense’ depends on it. Those “editorial senses” can lead to unbelievable “saves,” but can you
How to Tell a Proofread from 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
“No” Your Way to Ideal Assignments
Check out the newer version of this post. ‘No’ is your passport to the next level. —That guy… Who was
How Procrastination Can Improve Efficiency
Use procrastination to increase productivity. I tell you how in my How To column at Copyediting.com.
Would You Work With an Objectionable Author?
Objectionable personalities sometimes hire editors. Would you work with one? Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com.
How to Remove Personal (Meta)Data from a Word File
Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com we look at the data that Word automatically text going to your files — and
Camel Case in Canada, Eh?
Camels in Canada? Only in my Canadian, Eh? column today, at Copyediting.com. We explore internal capitalization of trade names.
Strategies for Leaving No Check Behind
Strategies to note and track copyediting tasks — today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com. Related to in this piece: