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).

  • How to Edit a Romance Novel

    How to Edit a Romance Novel

    Jul 07, 2024

    • Creative Writing
    • Editing Tips

    Do you want to learn how to edit a romance novel so you can join a profitable and in-demand editing niche? Romance novels are a booming industry, with book sales generating around $1.4 billion per year. The popularity of these novels has only been increasing since the COVID pandemic and the rise of social media […]

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  • Line Editor vs. Copy Editor: What’s the Difference?

    Line Editor vs. Copy Editor: What’s the Difference?

    Jun 05, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills and Experience
    • Vocabulary Tips

    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 Is a Copy Editor?

    Apr 10, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    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

    • Editing Tips
    • Professional
    • Skills and Experience

    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

    • Editing Tips
    • Professional
    • Vocabulary Tips

    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

    • Editing Tips
    • Professional
    • Vocabulary Tips

    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?

    Mar 08, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips

    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

    Mar 06, 2024

    • AI
    • Editing Tips
    • Writing Tips

    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 […]

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  • How to Fact-Check AI-Generated Content

    How to Fact-Check AI-Generated Content

    Feb 09, 2024

    • AI
    • Editing Tips
    • Fact-Checking
    • Writing Tips

    If you work with generative AI, learning how to fact-check AI-generated content is essential. AI tools are revolutionizing content creation. They can help us generate ideas and overcome writer’s block, automate tedious tasks, and work more efficiently. But, like any tool, they only work effectively with the input of a trained professional. This is especially […]

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  • Why Is Fact-Checking Important for Writers and Editors?

    Why Is Fact-Checking Important for Writers and Editors?

    Feb 07, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Fact-Checking
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Writing Tips

    Why is fact-checking important? The answer is simple – in the digital age, misinformation and fake news are more common than ever before. Fact-checking is a vital stage in the content publishing process. It ensures that content is accurate, truthful, and legally and ethically sound. There are a number of steps involved in fact-checking. These […]

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