It should come as no surprise that ACES has a style guide; when developing content by editors for editors about editing, a set of guidelines is expected.
Misspellings are everywhere. The intentional misspellings are words in their own right and are part of the slang vocabulary.
A challenging task of editing is dealing with citations. Precision and correctness are important but the work itself is often mechanical and tedious.
The adverb too, as common and as useful as it is, can also be a source of irritation for editors.
No matter how a prospective client finds you it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re a good match.
A style sheet is a useful tool for writers and editors. It essentially outlines the formatting, layout, spellings, and preferences for a specific manuscript.
The Chicago Manual of Style moves into proofreading software for the first time, and PerfectIt will be its platform.
When a client pays a fixed price for a project, rather than an hourly rate, it’s important for freelance editors to use their time wisely.
The disciplines of writing and architectural design share an inherent bond.