Where Have All the Copy Editors Gone?
Copy editors represent a relatively small expense, but they can make an enormous difference to a publication’s quality. Why don’t top magazines employ them for their digital content?
Category: Editing
The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly: Part II
More examples of the ways A.I.-generated writing falls short of perfection.
What If “Filler” Words Serve a Purpose After All?
So-called “filler” words may not change a sentence’s meaning, but they can change the way you read it.
The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly
How good can A.I.-generated writing be when it’s designed to sound like everything else out there?
How to Achieve Perfect Headline Capitalization Every Time
This handy decision tree will quickly guide you to perfect CMoS-compliant headlines.
What Do Copy Editors Do?
Copy editors start with spelling and grammar, and they don’t stop until every page has perfect style, structure, clarity, and tone.
Beware the Gerund
Gerunds are indispensable, but in the wrong places, they make for bad writing.
How to Write Better Deks
Most journalistic writing is an attempt to convey an idea as effectively and efficiently as possible. When it comes to writing deks, that objective is honed to a fine point.
Everyone Needs an Editor
Wondering if a freelance editor or writer can help with your project? Editors do much more than catch typos—we can play a role at every stage of developing and refining your project, whether it’s as short as a slogan or as long as a book (although we’re great at catching typos, too).