Editing Tips
From complete beginners to experienced editors, our blog has something for everyone! Learn about the different types of editing – developmental, comprehensive, line, and copy editing – and read our expert advice on editing all different types of documents (including business, creative, and academic).
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What Is a Pleonasm?
What Is a Pleonasm?
Oct 02, 2024
Have you ever used a pleonasm? If you’re not sure, consider this: Have you sometimes combined words to create phrases such as ice-cold drink, advance planning, hot water heater, or cooperate together? If so, you’ve used a pleonasm. This intriguing linguistic device is more common than you might think and often appears in everyday speech […]
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What Is a Euphemism (with Examples)?
What Is a Euphemism (with Examples)?
Jul 29, 2024
What is a euphemism? If you want to learn more about this linguistic phenomenon, you’re in the right place. By the end of this blog post, you’ll have a solid understanding of what euphemisms are, when to use them, and when it’s best to avoid them. Let’s delve into the world of euphemisms! How to […]
How to Edit a Romance Novel
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Line Editor vs. Copy Editor: What’s the Difference?
Jun 05, 2024
Line editor vs. a copy editor: is there a difference? Yes! While both line editors and copy editors refine written content – everything from literary novels and academic essays to business materials and blog posts – they each play a unique role in the editing process. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at […]
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What Makes a Good Editor?
May 29, 2024
Whether you’re looking to engage one or become one, it’s a crucial question: What makes a good editor? There’s probably more to it than you imagine. It’s not just correcting the odd typo and dealing with rogue apostrophes. By the end of this post, we hope you’ll have a better idea of what to look […]
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What Is a Copy Editor?
Apr 10, 2024
What is a copy editor? There are many different types of editors – developmental editors, line editors, copy editors – each working at a different stage of the publishing process. With so many different types, it’s easy to get confused about what is involved in each occupation. In this blog post, we’ll focus on copy […]
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How to Become a Better Editor
Apr 06, 2024
Wondering how to become a better editor? Whether you’re just starting your editing career or are an experienced editor, we have some tips for you – nine of them, in fact! And by reading this post, you’re already well on the way to one of them… What Skills Does an Editor Need? When it comes […]
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What Is Line Editing?
Apr 05, 2024
What is line editing? There are many different types of editing, each taking place at a different stage of the document publication process. As a proofreader or editor, you will greatly benefit from having a solid understanding of each. Line editing shares some similarities with other types of editing, but it is a distinct process. […]
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What Are the Different Types of Editing?
Mar 31, 2024
Did you know that there’s more than one type of editing? In fact, a piece of content may go through several rounds of editing before publication, each round addressing a different issue. In this post, then, we’ll review the different types of editing and what’s involved in every step of the process – including practical […]
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Should Job Titles Be Capitalized?
Should Job Titles Be Capitalized?
Mar 08, 2024
Should job titles be capitalized? We understand if you’re unsure – capitalization rules in English can be confusing. However, proofreaders must know the rules regarding capitalizing titles and capitalizing job titles. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss when it’s best to capitalize job titles and when it’s best to leave them in lowercase. When to […]
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7 Tips for Tackling Generative AI Hallucinations
7 Tips for Tackling Generative AI Hallucinations
Mar 06, 2024
Generative AI hallucinations have become such a hot topic that they gave rise to Dictionary.com’s 2023 Word of the Year. In this post, we’ll take a look at what AI hallucinations are, what causes them, the dangers they pose, and share a few examples so that you can spot them. And then we’ll share our […]