A seasonal distraction: The Twelve Days of Christmas for copy editors
Have some professional development fun with our Twelve Days of Christmas changes in the new edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.
Sentence case, Title Case, or ALL CAPS?
One of the most common issues we run into as editors is capitalization—starting certain words with a capital letter or using capital letters for entire words.
New Professional Editorial Standards
Editors Canada's updated Professional Editorial Standards move our profession forward.
Word of the year
Artificial intelligence was a hot topic in 2023; this is reflected in the Merriam-Webster and Cambridge Dictionary choices for word of the year.
An Advent calendar for editors and writers
Looking for a little lighthearted professional development this holiday season? Or maybe just a short break from your work on these dark December days? Try out our Advent calendar for editors and writers and test your language knowledge.
There’s a new question every day from now until December 25. Click on today’s date to go to today’s question. Can’t resist peeking? Start at the top and do all the questions now. We won’t tell Santa!
Happy holidays from all of us at WCEA!
What is a manuscript evaluation—and do you need one?
Are you writing a manuscript and wondering if anyone will want to read it? A manuscript evaluation may be exactly what you’re after.
Tips on getting started as a freelance editor
When I was starting out as an editor in the mid-1990s, I clearly remember attending a session with the late Claudette Upton, a founder of West Coast Editorial Associates and a very generous mentor.
What’s up with “that”?
Whether writing or editing, I’m consciously aiming for a smooth experience for readers—which means avoiding potholes, bumps, and other obstacles that momentarily distract them, pulling them out of the flow of the text.