11
Jun
Why Online Editing Is Nothing to Fear
by Staff
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While some editors might wonder about the consequences of digital editing on their performance, one study found that there is no need to worry. As...
28
May
How to Fight Writer’s Block and Other Authorial Enemies
by Staff
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Practicing two strategies can help authors fend off lack of time, distractions, and writer’s block—enemies that make writing harder than it needs to be. Writing...
21
May
Love at First Type: It’s Not Always about the First Typeface You See
by Staff
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Choosing a font can be a daunting task. But with the proper instruction, it doesn’t have to be. Selecting the best typeface for your document...
19
May
Does Using Plain English Help or Hinder International Audiences?
by Staff
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Does Using Plain English Help or Hinder International Audiences?
14
May
The Editor’s Role in Academic Peer Review
by Staff
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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?
by Staff
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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...
30
Apr
Main Idea: Identify Your Topic!
by Staff
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As writers, we can easily get lost in the details of our topic. How do we stay focused and concise when writing papers? When writing...
23
Apr
Diving into Creative Writing Technicalities
by Staff
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Sometimes, improving creative writing skills seems daunting—and it can be. But when writers and editors dive deeper into the technicalities of writing, they can fine-tune...
09
Apr
The Truth about Peer Editing
by Staff
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Peer editing is a common part of the curriculum for writing students, but does it actually teach the students anything? Studies say yes. If you’ve...
06
Apr
Effective Quality Assurance in User-Generated Content
by Staff
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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...
