Tag: News

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...

11 Apr

Editing Writing

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...

09 Apr

Editing Publishing

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...

07 Apr

Editing Publishing Writing

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...

17 Jun

Editing

Unmasking the Nature of Technical Editing

by Staff

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If you feel you don’t have the necessary skills for technical editing—if the mere idea of it bores you or intimidates you—know that there is...

17 Jun

Editing

“Repair Processes Initiated”: Why Editors Should Choose Gender-Neutral Job Titles

by Staff

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The brain interprets gendered job titles paired with the wrong gender as a discrepancy, making the reader fumble, fixate, and reread. You are an editor....

16 Jun

Editing Publishing