The Controversial Serial Comma (Or Oxford Comma): Is it Necessary?
The Controversial Serial Comma (Or Oxford Comma): Is it Necessary? Is the Controversial Serial Comma or Oxford Comma Really Necessary? To be perfectly honest, I was a bit wary to write this column. This is because I do not know of many topics in the editing and writing world that result in such heated debate […]
Editor’s Year in Review
An Editor’s Year in Review An Editor’s Year in Review? Already? That’s right! It is somehow time for an editor’s year in review. This has not been the easiest year, in terms of life events for many of us, but somehow we continued moving forward. In terms of editing, at times, it has often been a […]
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 […]
Becoming an Editor: 5 Easy Steps
Becoming an Editor: 5 Easy Steps Becoming an editor in 5 easy steps sounds too good to be true. While this is undoubtedly true—a career in editing does take years of education, professional development, dedication, and passion—it is still helpful to break down the many steps into a helpful step-by-step guide to simplify the process. […]
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 […]