interview – Right Angels and Polo Bears

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.

Interview with a TV (Copy) Editor

Today, in my extra post at Copyediting.com, I speak with Duncan McKenzie who edits words in TV and puzzles.

Reflections on Award-worthy Editing

“A good edit can be a writing masterclass,” says Peter Midgley. (Tweet this) The latest winner of the Tom Fairley

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SciEditor—Adrienne Montgomerie @scieditor.ca 2 hours

Editors don't have time for such free work (and aren't so rude) but we do find such graffiti pretty hilarious.

Adam Sharp

Many commentators say that vigilante groups are never the answer. But they clearly don't know about the masked Ecuadorian trio named “Acción Ortográfica Quito,” who roam the streets at night with a singular purpose: to correct all the spelling and grammar mistakes they find in graffiti.
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SciEditor—Adrienne Montgomerie @scieditor.ca 5 hours

Editors are needed! But book publishing may not be a viable career path (link below). The majority of words exist outside of publishing—in orgs and biz that put out reports, websites, proposals, resources, courses, videos, speeches, and on and on! ideas.bkconnection.com/10-awful-tru...

10 Awful Truths About Publishing

The 10 Awful Truths about Book Publishing by Steven Piersanti, Senior Editor, Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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SciEditor—Adrienne Montgomerie @scieditor.ca 2 days

Ugh. They happen! A fun part of menopause, even. I just mean, look at the variety of causes! "Fun"
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Lori Paximadis @loripax.bsky.social 2 weeks

The January episode of The Editor's Half Hour podcast, featuring yours truly, is now available for viewing/listening.

www.piquepublishing.com/podcast has all the podcast service links, or skip right to YouTube: youtu.be/fqudtASFB4k

We had a blast chatting, and I hope you enjoy it.
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Christy Tucker @christytucker.bsky.social 3 weeks

Did you know that you should end your alt text with a period?

"End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text."

This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new!

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Alt Text: What to Write

Images are decorative, functional, or informative. Skip alt text for decorative. Describe the action for functional. Convey the message for informative.

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