178 Answered Questions for the topic editing

04/18/19

Does a Content Management Tool/Software exist to help me quickly build video trailers from a large collection of content?
Does such a program exist whereby I can query a keyword in a database of all my transcript and audio content, and all instances/time-stamps will be displayed? The goal is to prevent my editors from... more
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04/14/19

Self Editing tips/tricks?
I write a daily piece and have been doing so for over 8 years. I think my writing has gotten better, but I still find mistakes at times, or more likely, my readers find mistakes.Does anyone have... more
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04/13/19

Different kinds of editors?
I've noticed references to different kinds of editors such as copy editor, line editor and development editor. I'd like to know the different categories of editors and their job descriptions.
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04/12/19

Photo editing with touch screen?
Can a Wacom Intuos Pro be used with Adobe Photoshop?
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04/12/19

What's the proper etiquette/format for updating a blog post?
I've been doing websites for 16 years, but am new to writing a blog. Websites pages change all the time, but it seems to me that blog posts are relatively static once they've been posted.If I want... more
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04/11/19

How can I prepare for a career in instruction writing and editing?
To technical background authors (e.g. Isaac Rabinovitch) who would possibly work in teams with non-technically trained writers:How can I prepare myself to be able to do what you do? How can I... more
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04/11/19

What is the fine line between "confidence" and "presumption"?
I am about to apply to a grad school, and I have prepare the SOP for it (think it like a cover letter to apply to a job). I know the rule: show what I've got, not tell how I think I'm cool. I've... more
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04/11/19

Techniques for minimizing redundancy in a document, paragraph or sentence?
Can you provide me with some techniques for minimizing redundancy in English sentence structure on three levels? 1. The Document Level 1. The Paragraph Level 1. The Sentence LevelI'm trying to get... more
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04/10/19

How do I gain experience in editing?
After years of critiquing fiction as a hobby, I feel like I've gained some skill at editing. I'm now wondering how I can try my hand at actually editing fiction.While I've got a decent sense of how... more
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04/09/19

What are the common editing requirements for a short story in an anthology?
What kind of responses will come back from an editor after a short story is accepted in an anthology? Specifically, is it common for a writer to hear that an accepted story has potential but needs... more
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04/09/19

How do I change a novel from first person to limited third person?
For various reasons (increased clarity, and an interested agent), I'm rewriting what was once two first-person POVs into a third person limited POV. Other answers have previously established the... more
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04/09/19

Describe all corrections as clearly and unambiguously as possible?
I have a paper that will be published. The editor sent me an email to return corrections.The requirement:> Please follow one of the following two options for returning proof corrections:1) Open... more
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04/08/19

How can I catch more errors when I proofread?
I have a problem where I often proof my own writing and I don't catch all the errors while I am reading through it. I often miss entire words out of sentences or find myself repeating words. I can... more
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04/08/19

Writing a trilogy and editing?
I planned out to write a trilogy and the first draft of book one is now completed. I want to know if I should edit this draft before starting on the second book.
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04/07/19

Editing tools on the go?
I've just started editing my novel. For the drafting I had done most of the work on a phone, as I wanted to make the most of the daily commute. This worked well enough and the first rough draft is... more
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04/07/19

How many errors should I expect from a proofreader?
I hired a proofreader (typos, commonly confused words, minor grammar issues etc) to look at my work, which I plan to self publish.She found most typos, but from a 66,000 word novel, missed about... more
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04/07/19

How can I write easier with a learning disability?
I've been writing stories since Elementary School but was diagnosed with a reading comprehension disability in High School. I was labeled as a visual learner.Currently I'm writing articles for... more
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04/07/19

How do I find mistakes in grammar and style in my own writings?
I am no expert in the English language. Things I need to improve are clarity, style and correct use of grammar. Any tips would be helpful.I am writing a large document and plan to proof read it... more
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04/06/19

How to avoid repetitive sentences? (Describing actions, he/she)?
I was just wondering if anybody had some tips on how to avoid repetitively describing characters' actions in the same way? Here is an example which I'm struggling to reform, mostly because I keep... more
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04/06/19

How can I improve the effectiveness of my examples to grab the recruiters attention?
I am in the process of answering the question **please indicate any leadership roles you have held** for a particular job application but still feel as if my replies lack a certain crispness and... more
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04/06/19

What editing can I expect for a translation of a previously-published story?
A friend of mine has published a short story in Hebrew, and I'm currently translating it into English, for submission to short fiction magazines.If accepted, will the editing process be any... more
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04/06/19

How are older movies post-converted to 3D?
I went to see Hugo in 3D today, and beforehand there was a trailer for the upcoming re-release of Titanic in 3D. I must say, I was impressed.How much of the conversion to 3D of a movie that was... more
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04/06/19

How to record a video with different background without having a green screen?
I'm wondering if there is a way to change the video background while recording with a different background , It doesn't have to be chosen by me , Just a different background .Is that's possible?
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04/06/19

Referencing real and fictional people/characters in novels - legal implications?
I've been going out of my way to avoid referencing famous people in my novel as well as fictional characters, but I keep seeing pop culture references in other books I read as well as in TV shows,... more
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04/06/19

Where are the best places to hire good editors?
The more I research places to hire an editor, the deeper the rabbit hole goes.I see that previous responses to this question are either, "Ask friends and family for a reference" (I'll pass),or... more
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