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#copyeditor

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Mel Campbell

Real pig-in-shit moment as a #copyeditor and #proofreader coming up with a coherent set of style choices for replacing textual brackets with other punctuation, so that my decisions become intelligible to the author and to other editors

This is specific to works that use author–date citation styles, to reserve brackets for the citations and for supplementary info, e.g. "World War II (1939–1945)"

But it's also just refreshing for me to codify a set of choices that was previously intuitive to me. I've learned grammar post-hoc to understand why certain choices feel 'right' or 'wrong', and I still often don't know certain linguistic terms; I'm a Gestalt editor who reads holistically for meaning

I swear to god, I feel at my most neurodivergent when I'm going deep on semantics

it embarrasses me to suspect that other people don't think so hard about "what words mean"

they probably think I'm splitting hairs, but to me, it's vital to express myself absolutely precisely

#Editing#AcademicEditing#Proofreading
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Judy L Mohr

There are ways to get quality #editing on a minimal budget. You just have to be willing to put in the time and effort, and think outside the box. One such way is to use your other skills as a form of payment. Bring back bartering! (Serious, peeps. I'm currently looking for a #coverdesigner and a #copyeditor myself, and am definitely open to the idea of bartering.) #writingCommunity #writinglife #writingtips medium.com/@JudyLMohr/11-tips-

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Katharine O'Moore-Klopf, ELS

#Journalism folks, Law360, a LexisNexis company, is hiring a FT #remote #copyeditor. The company publishes #legal #news and #analysis. Get more details and apply here: relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Law . #Bookstodon

relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.comEditorLaw360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector. We are seeking an editor to join our editorial team. Editors at Law360 edit news stories and features as well as write headlines, perform line editing and basic fact checking. They also review newsletters in the evenings prior to publication. This role can be performed anywhere within the United States. Copy desk shifts include: 1:00-9:00 p.m. and 3:00-11:00 p.m. (ET). Shift assignments are dependent upon department needs. Basic Qualifications: Minimum two years of full-time copy editing experience at a news organization Preferred Qualifications: Exceptional understanding of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and vocabulary Working knowledge of AP style Extreme attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically. Law360 offers extensive training on legal topics. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job. Law360 offices are located in NYC, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits (including; medical, dental, generous paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a pre-tax commuter program), and competitive salary. Portfolio Media Inc.is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy. Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.
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Rachel "Red Pen" Lapidow

As a copyeditor, I've learned that most of my clients have words, and punctuation marks that they love to use. One of my jobs is to replace some of these instances to vary the rhythm and flow of the sentences, which helps make the text read smoother.

But then I got used to working with one writer who, for example, liked semicolons. This means that when my next writer prefers em dashes, I have to recaliberate my suggested revisions; semicolons are now back on the menu!

#AmEditing#copyeditor
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Jane Turner - SFFH editor

#QuickTip from a #copyeditor:

Are you using the right #dash?

Dashes are incredibly important in fiction, but there's more than one kind of dash – all with different lengths, different uses, and different rules governing their use.

Check out my blog post for the skinny on dashes!

#authors #writers #punctuation

33southtextworks.com/punctuati

33South TextworksPunctuation: Dashes - 33South TextworksHere you can learn about the three common types of dash, their uses and guiding rules in UK English, according to New Hart's Rules and Oxford.
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