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Proofreading Editing

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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Proofreading Editing Short Story Publishing

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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Proofreading Editing Style Viewpoint

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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Proofreading Editing

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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Proofreading Editing Technique

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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Proofreading Series Editing Fiction

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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Proofreading Editing Tools

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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Proofreading Editing Self Publishing

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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Proofreading Editing Structure Word Choice

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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Proofreading Editing

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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Proofreading Editing Technique Fiction

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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Proofreading Editing Jobs

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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Proofreading Translation Editing Short Story

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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Proofreading Editing Novel Legal

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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Proofreading Editing Self Publishing

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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Proofreading Editing Novel Fantasy

04/06/19

Editing: Those darn comma splices?

I have a question regarding comma splices. I'm trying to learn more about comma splices and how to remove them from some work I am doing. I understand the basics regarding them but I have a... more

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Proofreading Editing Acronyms Citations

04/04/19

An organization writes its acronym in lower-case - do I have to, too?

I'm writing an article that includes reference to an organization - let's say National Ecological Council of Concerned Citizens - which, instead of NECOCC, uses the acronym *necocc*, i.e.... more

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Proofreading Journalism Editing

04/04/19

What is the role of editors in news media today?

Back when rocks were soft and the world wide web hadn't yet been invented, I worked on a college newspaper that, I was told, followed the same patterns as professional papers. (That is, the skills... more

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Proofreading Editing

04/04/19

How do I start editing my novel?

I had written the first draft of my book and put it in the freezer almost 6 weeks ago. Yesterday I took it out, and after going through a first read to note my reactions, I have decided to start... more

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Proofreading Translation

04/03/19

Automated correction of google translated documents?

We have google translated docs which are almost error free and require only minor (about 10%) corrections, and even these corrections are redundant which could be learned by an intelligent machine... more

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Proofreading

04/03/19

Book recommendations for proofreaders?

I have just finished writing my thesis and would like to learn more about proof reading techniques. Is there any book that is recommended to begin proof-reading? I would like to learn it a... more

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Proofreading Creative Writing Editing Fiction

04/02/19

How much value do publishers and editors place on informative/educational content in fiction stories?

I have heard people say that ‘good stories are educational as well as entertaining’. But how much does it actually matter in the eyes of editors and publishers? For example, if one is writing a... more

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Proofreading Editing Novel Technique

04/02/19

What should I keep in mind when reviewing and improving already published chapters?

I began writing a fantasy novel as a "last week of vacation fun project", and it hit off very well. *It is my first time writing*. I'm publishing as a web novel in a popular webnovel site.And of... more

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Proofreading Editing Academic Writing Apa

04/02/19

What is an APA-certified editor?

Is APA-certified editor an actual credential?If yes, is there a universally-accepted proof in the U.S. for that credential?I tried a web search on "how to become an APA-certified editor." I clicked... more

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Proofreading Editing Style

04/02/19

How can I keep my writing from being perceived as "too complicated"?

This is from a piece I wrote a couple of years back:> The sky seemed like a big, large pool of grey smoke. The weather was cool, moist. A fresh, earthy smell hung on the air.> I peered... more

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How do I gain experience in editing?

What are the common editing requirements for a short story in an anthology?

How do I change a novel from first person to limited third person?

Describe all corrections as clearly and unambiguously as possible?

How can I catch more errors when I proofread?

Writing a trilogy and editing?

Editing tools on the go?

How many errors should I expect from a proofreader?

How can I write easier with a learning disability?

How do I find mistakes in grammar and style in my own writings?

How to avoid repetitive sentences? (Describing actions, he/she)?

How can I improve the effectiveness of my examples to grab the recruiters attention?

What editing can I expect for a translation of a previously-published story?

Referencing real and fictional people/characters in novels - legal implications?

Where are the best places to hire good editors?

Editing: Those darn comma splices?

An organization writes its acronym in lower-case - do I have to, too?

What is the role of editors in news media today?

How do I start editing my novel?

Automated correction of google translated documents?

Book recommendations for proofreaders?

How much value do publishers and editors place on informative/educational content in fiction stories?

What should I keep in mind when reviewing and improving already published chapters?

What is an APA-certified editor?

How can I keep my writing from being perceived as "too complicated"?

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