Articles Tagged copyediting

Copyeditors Can Make Web Copy Sing

Anyone can post copy onto a website, but it takes a skillful copyeditor to raise the standards and help make a web page stand out.

Editing is a tedious task, especially when dealing with similar phrases “compare with” and “compare to.” It’s time to clarify the confusion.

Though some editors are against the use of passive voice, there are many instances where this language style can benefit the written work.

Editing for harm in a written work can be a tricky process, so familiarizing yourself with conscious language is a great place to start.

Although the word “then” is often used as a coordinating conjunction, many editors still disagree on whether this is grammatically correct.

Copyediting notoriously lacks industry regulation. So, we’ve developed a helpful set of ten best practices that all copyeditors can follow.

Identifying the author’s tone while editing is crucial. Luckily there are two important editor-friendly elements to help with this.

In addition to the editing they were hired for, copyeditors are tasked with maintaining and refining the author’s unique writing style.

Without good team communication and coordination, a proofreading project can quickly become disorganized and confusing for everyone involved.

The easy camaraderie of the editor community can often lead us to forget our manners. Thankfully, there are easy ways to avoid this.