Category: Editing
09
Dec
Perfect Is Better than Done
by Kira Christensen
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Typos and other editing errors in your website copy could cost you brand trust—and sales. The phrase “done is better than perfect” is commonly used...
04
Dec
The Language of Long Life: Why Positivity in Writing Matters
by Elizabeth Reynolds
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Research suggests that emotional tone is more than just style. Positivity in writing could be key to a longer life. In today’s publishing world, darkness...
24
Nov
Arguing Potential: How to Craft an Excellent College Application Essay
by Chaning Cunningham
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By understanding college essay criteria, editors can more effectively help prospective students craft essays that improve their chances of admission. One of the most important...
07
Dec
Can Publishers Trust AI for Translation?
by Ellie Lallatin
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As AI reshapes publishing, research reminds us that literary translation still needs a human touch. As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, authors and publishers...
06
Dec
Negotiating Trust and Technology: Editors’ Perspectives on AI Integration
by Macady Whitehead
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Editors facing the rise of AI aren’t surrendering control; they’re defining what creativity, credibility, and authorship mean in the age of automation. As artificial intelligence...
26
Nov
Who Says? How Viewpoint Markers Affect Narrative Perception
by Ashlyn Tilby
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How can writers and editors ensure that readers understand the intended perspective in a narrative? In third-person narrative style, the difference between a narrator’s point...
29
Nov
How to Counter the Exodus from Traditional Publishing
by Megan McGee
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The rise of the self-published “Authorpreneur” has come. How can editors and publishers reassess their services to compete in this new publishing environment? As more...
28
Nov
Numbers and the Brain: Neural Implications of Reading Numbers as Arabic Numerals vs. Words
by Abigail Christensen
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Reading Arabic numerals vs. verbal numerals changes neural processing and affects speed and accuracy in understanding the meaning of numbers. Editing is not a completely...
25
Nov
Teaching Inclusivity in Editing: Time for a Change?
by Amelia Anderson
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It’s time to adjust how we teach new editors. How can we better incorporate inclusivity in traditional guidelines? Editing is classically known for its adherence...
16
Jul
The Need for Human Translators in Machine Translation
by Julia Provost
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A study showcasing findings on how human translators can fix and improve machine translation errors.
