Category: Editing
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...
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...
07
Apr
Why Adults Are Reading YA
by Dylan Parker
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Why are adults still reading YA books? Despite the fact that YA books are nominally targeted at kids ages 12–18, industry data suggests that the...
02
Mar
What Writing Police Reports Can Teach Us about Technical Editing
by Staff
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Police reports can teach us a lot about the importance of understanding genre in technical editing. I’ve watched enough American cop shows to know that...
13
Dec
How the Digital World Is Evolving to Fit the Needs of Professional Music Editors
by Laret, Leah
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Many professional music editors who edit digitally wish there were more user-friendly apps available for their profession. So what makes an app user-friendly? Music editors...
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...
