Blog Posts
Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
Russell Harper and Mark Allen discussed the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style and picked out some key changes we’re going to see.
Line Editing or Copyediting?
Are line editing and copyediting the same thing? What’s the difference? Can it be more efficient to separate them? Here’s what I think.
Copyediting Rounds and Passes
This jargon-busting post explains the difference between a round and a pass in editing, and what the copyediting process looks like when you work with me.
The 5 Cs of Copyediting Science Fiction
Copyeditors often talk about the 5 Cs of copyediting, though we might differ on exactly what they are. Here’s how I apply them to copyediting science fiction.
What is copyediting?
Not sure what copyediting is, or how it differs from proofreading? This blog post explains where copyediting falls in the publishing process, what we fix and how we fix it.
What is proofreading?
There seems to be some confusion between proofreading and copyediting. This blog post should help clear up exactly what a proofreader does, and how we do it.
Geckos vs Robots
It seems like everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence and how it’s changing publishing and the arts. But what is it? And when you buy a Gecko Edit service, how exactly are our robot overlords involved?
The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction
I got my hands on the most useful editing book I’ve ever read, and read it cover to cover. This thing is pure gold! Read my review here.
How to vet an editor
As a self-publisher, you need to be sure that the editors you’re paying are worth their fee. Horror stories abound, but how true are they? How do you know this editor is not out to scam you? Spoiler: It’s not the price tag.
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