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Tag Archives: Copy Editing
What’s the Difference Between Copy Editing and Proofreading?
Learn the difference between copy editing and proofreading, two of the primary stages of editing.
Types of Editing 2.0
Depending on the editor you ask, you might get slightly different answers around the types of editing. To make things simple, I look at the four types you’re likely to come across in your editing journey.
I’m Editing Novels!
Kaila Desjardins Editing is now offering novel editing services for copy editing and proofreading!
6 Grammar “Rules” That Irk Me
Did you know a lot of grammar rules are actually rather arbitrary? Here are six of those “rules” this particular copy editor wants you to rethink.
What Do Poetry Editors Do?
I was browsing through some of the most asked questions about poetry editing recently, and this one came up: What do poetry editors do? Well, it depends.
The Four C’s of Copy Editing
New copy editors take time learning them; seasoned copy editors keep them in mind with every job. But I think it’s good for writers to know what the four c’s are, too. That way, when you send your project off to a copy editor, you have a good sense of what they’re doing. So what are the four c’s?
Things I’ve Googled
Have you ever been writing or editing something, have to stop, and say “this is a job for Google”? I’ve done it so many times, I’ve lost count. So I thought I’d put together a list of things I’ve Googled over the years (for writing and editing) that are hopefully either relatable or entertaining. I know I love to see what other writers Google in the name of their stories!