I was born persnickety. It’s a good thing, too, for my chosen career is working with words every day, striving to get things right. Most days I fill this role as an editor, but some days I wear the fact-checking hunting cap instead: same goals, different job.
Tag: copyediting
Using Tact to Critique a Manuscript
It’s an integral part of the work of editing, but it makes many editors anxious—especially when they’re not sure how the client will respond. Here is what PEN member Janet Bridgland had to say about her personal strategy.
A Technical Editor’s Rules on Rule Breaking
In my professional life, I work on technical materials in subjects like renewable energy, toxicology, and finance—areas in which accuracy and precision of language are critical.
Using Online Communities to Solve Editorial Questions
Last year, I had the pleasure of copyediting a book by a local musician. Just before the book was going to print, a well-known author, who was an acquaintance of the musician, submitted a blurb to be included in the book.
How to Use Custom Dictionaries in Microsoft Word
Although a spell-checker is no substitute for proper editing, it’s a helpful tool for any freelancer.