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Articles from 2021

181 articles

October 12, 2021 Resources

Copyediting news in the age of COVID-19

Going from a busy copy room to roommates, a cat, and no one to bounce around ideas with has been challenging.


October 7, 2021 Resources

Copyediting basics: Dealing with citations

A challenging task of editing is dealing with citations. Precision and correctness are important but the work itself is often mechanical and tedious.


October 6, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Elizabeth Frazier

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September 30, 2021 Resources

Does this title need a comma too?

The adverb too, as common and as useful as it is, can also be a source of irritation for editors.


September 29, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Ashley Little

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September 28, 2021 Resources

Vetting clients: 10 red-flag phrases

​No matter how a prospective client finds you it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re a good match.


September 22, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Francie King

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September 21, 2021 Resources

Style Sheets: what they are and how to use them

A style sheet is a useful tool for writers and editors. It essentially outlines the formatting, layout, spellings, and preferences for a specific manuscript.


September 15, 2021 Resources

How to avoid fuzzy pictures

​A picture is worth a thousand words but is a fuzzy picture worth any words at all?


September 15, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Wayne Steffen

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