Editing 2SLGBTQIA+Affirming Terminology

by Natalia Iwanek Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash In recent years, editing and writing-related industry standards have increasingly implemented inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) frameworks and the use of conscious and/or inclusive language. While many celebrate these types of developments – as seen most recently with the highly anticipated publication of Karen Yin’s … Continue reading Editing 2SLGBTQIA+Affirming Terminology →

A Short Guide to Editing Fantasy

by Amanda Clarke Fantasy fiction is known for its ability to transport readers to far-off lands and imagined worlds full of magic, unusual creatures, and lands that defy the rules of our world. Anything goes, limited only by the author’s imagination. A big part of the genre is world building, to the point that in … Continue reading A Short Guide to Editing Fantasy →

Intuitive Editing: Adam Moss on the Importance of Trusting Our Reactions

by Andi Benjamin A recent episode of The Ezra Klein Show featured an interview with storied editor Adam Moss. Moss served as editor-in-chief of New York Magazine from 2004 to 2019 and is lauded for his skill and talent as a magazine editor. He was there to promote his new book, The Work of Art: … Continue reading Intuitive Editing: Adam Moss on the Importance of Trusting Our Reactions →

Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including finding in-house work and editorial niches. For this edition, five editors share with us their go-to inclusive (and/or … Continue reading Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources →

Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything?

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In our previous “Editors Advise” instalment, nine editors shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including the financial viability of freelancing and the importance of social media. For this edition, five editors were asked if they are … Continue reading Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything? →

The Editing Process of Decoding and Interpreting Content

by Stephanie Edwards As editors, we’re responsible for reviewing and updating content for various communication materials, including speeches, articles, scripts, blogs, books, social media posts, and videos. In most cases, the work we edit is not our own, so we must collaborate with the creator to understand the meaning or message they'd like to convey … Continue reading The Editing Process of Decoding and Interpreting Content →

Editor for Life: Allister Thompson, Freelance Fiction Editor and Children’s Acquisitions Editor

Persistence. If you do something long enough, your work improves. And if your work improves, and you try to be a nice, helpful person to go along with that, you will eventually retain satisfied clients and get a solid business going.

AI for Editors: Beyond Spellcheck

AI tools can provide assistance with writing and editing, but they can't replace human editors.