Editing is about a lot more than typos. Strong arguments can be made that unless an editor (or proofreader) has
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Editing: It’s more than typos
Of the ~150 Professional Editorial Standards, only about 6 have to do with spelling & grammar (in yellow). We can
Future Forward
References to the keynote address at the Editors Canada conference in Vancouver, June 2024.
Ethical Issues in Editing: Professional Standards
As professional editors, we follow so many more standards than those of grammar and clear communication. And it’s not just publishing law, either. Here’s a roundup of worldwide ethical standards that editors follow.
Sweeping Update to Canadian Professional Editorial Standards for Editor-types
This revision of Editors Canada’s Professional Editorial Standards was a major overhaul. Get the summary and links to more in-depth analysis here.
Editor for Life (Alt Answers)
I’ve been editing for 27 years now, so Editors Canada asked me their 5 Ws. Here are my alt answers.
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
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
What Is Proofreading?
What proofreading is and isn’t, and when it happens to words within the production cycle — today, in my How To column
Niche Work in Canada, Eh?
Niche editing in Canada, in this week’s Canadian, Eh? column at Copyediting.com.