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Lawrence Groening

Mind the Gap! The Point of Sensitivity Reading

October 17, 2024 by Lawrence Groening | 2 Comments on Mind the Gap! The Point of Sensitivity Reading

We’re all familiar with the aphorism “write what you know” and the endless debates on who should be allowed to write what. Multiple studies have shown that our perceptions are shaped by the media we consume, from the books we read as children to the evening news we watch as adults. When those media rely […]

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Brenna Bailey-Davies

Four Tips for Editing Sex Scenes

June 6, 2024 by Brenna Bailey-Davies | 2 Comments on 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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Tali Ijack

What Role Can Editors Play in the Conscious Language Debate?

June 8, 2023 by Tali Ijack | 5 Comments on What Role Can Editors Play in the Conscious Language Debate?

Conscious language (also known as inclusive language) is a topic that is gaining a lot of attention on a global scale. Recently, there has been some heated debate over some publishers’ decisions to edit the works of Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie to align with current language standards. These debates highlight the divide that exists […]

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Barbara McClintock

Sex, Gender and Pronouns: Using the Correct Pronouns for Inclusiveness

November 17, 2020 by Barbara McClintock | 6 Comments on Sex, Gender and Pronouns: Using the Correct Pronouns for Inclusiveness

In the U.S. presidential election this month, the first openly transgender woman, Sarah McBride, won a seat in the Delaware State Senate. It’s a milestone for diversity and one that has an impact on our work as writers and editors. Striving to ensure the equality of men and women in professional writing is not new […]

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