How To Choose an Editor
How to Choose an Editor Hiring an editor who you have not previously worked with can be a daunting task. Various factors come into play, including skillset, reputation, cost, and compatibility. However, I can assure you that choose the perfect editor for your particular project can actually be an enjoyable process. In particular, posing a […]
A Murder of Crows and A Shiver of Sharks: An Ode to the Collective Noun
A Murder of Crows and A Shiver of Sharks: An Ode to the Collective Noun A murder of crows and a shiver of sharks. Now that I’ve got your attention, let’s dive in. As editors, we often have our favourite editing niches, styles, and interests. In this five-part series, I focus on some of my […]
Grammar Tips and Tricks
Grammar Tips and Tricks Although hiring an appropriate editor for your particular needs is crucial, following a few simple grammar tips and tricks will allow you to concisely share your thoughts with your intended audience. This week, Part 1 of my 3-part series, “Grammar Tips and Tricks,” focuses on 3 common writing errors and how […]
Editorial Style Guides, Manuals, and Dictionaries for Beginner Editors
Editorial Style Guides, Manuals, and Dictionaries for Beginner Editors Editorial style guides. I could talk about this topic endlessly. In a previous blog post, I outlined 5 Easy Steps to Becoming an Editor. Step three underscored the importance of professional development, which included reading, what can be termed, the classics of editing. Looking through my […]
What Types of Editing Services are Available?
What Types of Editing Services are Available? As a follow up to my previous blog post, “What Does an Editor Do,” today we will be looking further in-depth on what types of editing services are typically available. There are typically four editing stages available, including structural editing, structural editing, copy editing, and proofreading. At times, […]
What Does an Editor Do?
What Does an Editor Do? Although the editing stage is one of the most important prior to publishing, often, it may be a bit unclear what an editor actually does. You may remember movie scenes of the harried and coffee-wielding editor, sitting behind a computer screen, frantically marking up page after page with countless red […]