Category: Publishing
17
Sep
The Fundamentals of a Successful Work-Home Balance
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Editors often struggle with work and home life interfering; one study identifies how to establish a work-home balance. Like many professionals, editors face the challenging...
03
Sep
Are You Giving Scientific Articles the Wrong Kind of Title?
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The title is arguably one of the most important elements of a manuscript. However, is short and sweet always best? Data is not gathered just...
09
Jul
How to Effectively Use Social Media When Promoting a Book
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Social media marketing doesn’t always lead to more book sales. How can you get the most out of marketing your book using social media? From...
18
Jun
Why Freelance Editors Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Working with Self-Publishing Authors
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As the publishing industry evolves, some freelance editors may feel hesitant about working with self-publishing authors. One study discovered the rewards of such a clientele. ...
19
May
Does Using Plain English Help or Hinder International Audiences?
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Does Using Plain English Help or Hinder International Audiences?
14
May
The Editor’s Role in Academic Peer Review
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The peer review process for academic articles is essential for selecting high-quality work for publication. How can editors help maintain the integrity and fairness of...
07
May
How Does the Author Perceive You as the Editor?
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Being aware of your editing habits can help authors to trust that you’re doing your best during the editing and publication process. Editors have a...
06
Apr
Effective Quality Assurance in User-Generated Content
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Is there a place for editors in user-generated content (UGC) online? If so, how can they effectively ensure quality? Social media platforms have started to...
03
Oct
Tired of “Safe” Typefaces? Letterforms J-a-g-e-n to the Rescue
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“Using type well is an art, but the principles underlying the uses of type are also based on research.” —C. D. Rude (2002) in Longman’s...
20
Aug
Creating Your Own Code of Editing Ethics
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As editors, we will come across many ethical situations. How can we best be prepared to respond to them? When we receive a piece to...