Staying Connected through StetPets
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Who doesn’t enjoy an adorable animal photo every now and then? For many editors, it’s fun to get a glimpse into the everyday lives of colleagues we interact with online but might not get to see in person — especially when that glimpse includes a cat on a keyboard or a dog eager for a […]
AI as a Tool in Engineering Editing
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I am an editor and professional engineer. I teach other engineers how to write good engineering reports. In every session, students ask about the role of AI, if any, in the writing/editing process. So what does that mean for an editor editing engineering documents? Why people use AI AI is a tool. Why would an […]
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Body Doubling: A Game Changer for the Neurospicy
My first exposure to the concept of body doubling was through “writing sprint” events hosted by some of my author mutuals on TikTok. They would start a TikTok LIVE video, put on some chill focus music and start a 20- or 30-minute timer. Conveniently connected online, we worked independently with the knowledge that others were […]
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Goodbyes and Hellos: Changes to Our Editorial Team
It’s been many years since I was in school, yet July still feels like a time of transition — a month where one grade has ended and a new one is on the horizon. So it seems fitting that we’re celebrating this year’s “graduating class” of Editors’ Weekly team members in July and welcoming our […]
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Free (or Cheap) Tools for Freelance Editors: Part 2
We are back this week with more free or cheap tools to help you effectively run your editing practice. In our previous post, we shared resources that help organize your thoughts, your time, your published work and your money. Here, we offer some affordable tools specifically for editors. Word processors There’s no way around it: […]
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The Effects of AI on Academic Editing
OpenAI announced on May 13, 2024, that their new model, ChatGPT-4o — which, at its highest level, now appears to be capable of conversations almost indiscernible from those with a human — is now being made available to all users for free (with limitations). Given that ChatGPT already has over 100 million users per week, […]
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Free (or Cheap) Tools for Freelance Editors: Part 1
Becoming a freelance editor can feel both exhilarating and dizzying. As a freelance editor, you’re editing texts, but you’re also running a business. You have complete freedom to set your own schedule and rates, but you are responsible for filling that schedule, finding your clients, and building your networks. Yes, you can work from anywhere […]
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Four Tips for Editing Sex Scenes
No matter what genre of fiction you’re editing, you could come across a story that contains a sex scene. So let’s talk about what to look for when editing something spicy. As always, approach the edits with care and compassion. Writing is a vulnerable process, and many writers feel even more self-conscious about sex scenes. […]
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Volunteer Posting: French Blog Editor
Calling all French-speaking editors! As you may know, The Editors’ Weekly has historically operated in English. Earlier this year, Editors Canada launched l’Hebdomadaire des réviseurs to share French-language content alongside the English posts here at The Editors’ Weekly. And now we need a managing editor for this new companion blog! If you’re interested in learning […]
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Crafting Our Message: Academic Editing and the Public
As populism and funding priorities threaten the existence of post-secondary and research institutions, academic writing persists. So, too, does academic editing. In early April, I was part of a group of four panelists who converged at the ACES conference in San Diego, California, to talk about the challenges facing academic editing. Whether you are an […]
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An Introduction to Proofreading Comics
If you proofread prose books or magazines, working on your first comic book or graphic novel can be intimidating. A lot of your skills are transferable and will serve you well across media types, but some editorial elements are handled differently. Reading comics from a range of genres and publishers will help you get familiar […]