AI isn’t something writers should be afraid of. Rather, it’s an invaluable tool that can help you work faster, especially in the research and outline stages.
Help! I’m Stuck on Citations
Citations can be time-consuming for editors, often requiring cleanup and research. Streamline the process by choosing a style, using citation tools, or hiring help.
Clarifying the Suspensive Hyphen
Punctuation isn’t just minutia—it shapes tone and clarity. Let’s analyze the suspensive hyphen, which is supported by major style guides and helps simplify compounds.
Hyphenation Headaches: Navigating -ly Adverb Rules
Should “cost effectively” be hyphenated? Learn the rules for compound modifiers, -ly adverbs, and hyphenation from The Chicago Manual of Style and beyond.
A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 2
Explore more ways to expand your copyediting career into the publishing field, from positions in graphic design to managing important projects.
A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 1
Copyediting skills open doors to diverse careers, from developmental editing to indexing, social media, and more. Explore several resources that will help you take that next step!
The Editor’s Approach to Marketing Copy
Mastering marketing copy editing is essential for editors seeking to grow their clientele. Learn to navigate jargon and adapt style with our helpful resources!
One House, A Third Writing Process: A Video Essayist’s Approach
A third member of the Brenner household, Sean, describes how his unique writing process merges his parents’ styles and is shaped by video storytelling demands.
The Descriptivism–Prescriptivism War, Part 2: The Copyeditor’s Role
Balancing descriptivism and prescriptivism is key for copyeditors. This involves knowing when to apply or discard rules to enhance clarity and communication without blindly following conventions.
The Descriptivism–Prescriptivism War, Part 1: Battlelines
A tweet from Merriam-Webster defending “mad” as “angry” sparked backlash, emphasizing the descriptivism vs. prescriptivism debate that has long fueled heated language arguments.
