Tag: Developmental Editing
22
Apr
Predicting Continuation of Author Careers
by Merlin Blanchard
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An author’s future in publishing depends on market reception and agent representation more than we might think. Many authors of fiction want to be more...
15
Apr
Reinforcing the User Experience: Editors’ Involvement with UX Writing
by Madison Merkley
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Editors need to understand the user experience in order to guide writers through the essential UX writing processes. Tailoring content to the user experience (UX)...
20
Jun
This Philosopher’s Use of the Em Dash Challenges Punctuation As We Know It
by Hannah Ackerman
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The work of one world-renowned German philosopher from the 1800s uses em dashes in unusual and innovative ways, challenging the rules of punctuation over a...
18
Jun
Word Salad: When Machines Mess with Meaning
by MJ Christensen
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Technology is becoming more involved in the writing and editing processes. Are we prepared to stop it when it oversteps its boundaries? Computer-originating translation errors...
05
Apr
Why Fortnite Needs Editing Too
by Susanna Bergeson
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Thanks to modern technology, storytelling now comes in hundreds of formats. In this age of change, developmental editors are needed now more than ever to...
06
Apr
Screenplay Techniques Help Readers with Disabilities Visualize Better
by Kelly Pratt
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Story mapping, a technique often used in screenplays, helps readers with high incidence disabilities to better visualize stories and connect ideas. What if I told...
07
Apr
Do Writers Feel Pressured to Accept Your Edits?
by Emma Campbell
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Creating a healthy author-editor relationship is essential for ensuring that published material maintains accuracy and value and that authors feel respected. The relationship between an...
09
Apr
Why Copyeditors Are Still Needed
by Rebecca Youngs
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Research suggests that audiences prefer copyedited articles. In an age when almost everyone has access to the internet, online publishing is easier than ever. With...
11
Apr
How We Give Feedback Matters
by Xochitl Bott
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There are four stances to take when giving feedback to an author. Are editors choosing the right one? Have you ever received harsh feedback on...
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...
