As editors, we work with writers to fix problems. While it is satisfying to identify problems and help writers improve their work, one of the hazards of editing is focusing only on what is wrong and forgetting to acknowledge what is right.
Our annual conference round-up is back. Whether you’re looking for professional development from the comfort of your home office or excited to travel to a new destination, there’s lots to choose from.
WCEA co-founder Nancy Flight has established the largest prize for editors in Canada.
When you assume that AI will think for you in the writing process, workslop awaits.
Have you ever wondered why we kiss under mistletoe? Hang candy canes on the tree? Or how the poinsettia—a tropical plant—became a symbol of Christmas? To satisfy those inquisitive editorial minds out there, we asked Santa and his elves to research some holiday trivia on Christmas decorations and ornaments before they get too busy with their double shifts in the North Pole workshop.
When it comes time for an author to review my edits, having a meeting with them by phone or in person can lead to changes that might not happen when the conversation happens only on the edited page.
October 13 is International Plain Language Day, established to celebrate the movement for clearer communication.
We live in a time when many a conversation includes the words “before Covid” or “during the pandemic.” Many of us miss some parts of life we took for granted in the “before” period, but at the same time, we’ve…
Last fall, I had the opportunity to work on a fascinating book about medieval manuscripts, Written Treasures, featuring 50 manuscripts from Leiden University Libraries’ Western Medieval Manuscripts collection.
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes me anxious. Not because I’m worried about robot uprisings or deepfakes, but because I’m an editor living through what feels like an existential moment for my profession, arguably for almost all professions. Every day brings new…