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10 Ways to Word a Sensitive Query
“Really, again?” “How is this even possible?” “Huh?” Reblogged at ACES, we look at wording editors can use to soften their exasperation and phrase a query with the
How to Query Plagiarism
When an editor spots words that her writer didn’t write, she needs to flag them so that they get attributed to the right writer, and possibly seek
Correct Facts without Insult
There’s a factual flub in the copy. Today, find tips on how to query factual errors without insulting the writer, in my How To column at Copyediting.com.
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, in my How To column at Copyediting.com,
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 ways to verify information in
How to Edit the VIP and Keep Your Job
How to edit the VIP and keep your job. (Tweet this) Tips for treading lightly, today in my How To column at Copyediting.com. Photo by Dan